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Peaches with tuna: how did this recipe become a Belgian classic?
Half a peach, tuna and mayonnaise: this retro dish has become a shared memory of Belgian family tables.


Boudin blanc de Liège: the history of a festive speciality
Flavoured with marjoram and associated with the festive season, boudin blanc de Liège now enjoys European recognition.


Belgian vol-au-vent: from haute cuisine to a brasserie favourite
Born in the world of French puff pastry, vol-au-vent became an indispensable brasserie dish in Belgium.


Filet américain: the Belgian dish that is not American at all
Despite its name, filet américain is a Brussels creation codified a century ago. A look at this raw-meat classic served with chips.


Salade liégeoise: the warm dish built around four ingredients
Potatoes, green beans, bacon and vinegar: salade liégeoise turns four simple ingredients into a warm, lively and complete dish.


Stoemp: how an everyday dish conquered the brasseries
Mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a generous accompaniment: stoemp left the family table without losing its down-to-earth soul.


Tarte al djote: the delicious heart of Nivelles
Thin, buttery and topped with chard and boulette cheese, tarte al djote is far more than a recipe: it is one of Nivelles' great symbols.


Mayonnaise: the eventful history of Belgium's favourite sauce
Its origin remains debated, but its place in Belgian cooking is beyond doubt. The history, science, regulation and consumption of mayonnaise in Belgium.


Boulets à la liégeoise: an institution with plenty of sauce
In Liège, they are not merely meatballs: boulets and their sweet-and-sour sauce tell a story of four centuries of food traditions and conviviality.


Ghent waterzooi: from river to plate
Before becoming a creamy chicken dish, Ghent waterzooi was made with fish from the Lys and Scheldt. Here is its history.
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