April in Amsterdam - Recipes
Tourists to Amsterdam are often photographed with a cone of mayonnaise drizzled fries, but of course there is so much more to Dutch cuisine.
Planning a trip to Amsterdam? Make a reservation at one of these acclaimed fine dining restaurants.
More into comfort food? Try a homely Dutch stew like Hachee or Zuurvleis or find inspiration from a variety croquettes! They can be a meal on their own or part of a snacking plate and we have some delicious recipes - with wine pairings!
Try some of Chef Christiaan delicious Dutch recipes and make sure to pour a glass of the suggested Leopard’s Leap wine to enjoy with them. Don’t miss our special offer for April Award-winning wines – they are great partners with our April recipes! (Click here)
Bitterballen - try the Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend or our Culinaria Grand Vin with these moreish meat bites.
Cheese and Spring Onion Croquettes - balance the cheesy croquette with a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc or match the creaminess with a fuller bodied Culinaria Chenin Blanc or of course the Culinaria MCC!
Dutch Mustard spread - strong condiments can often be a challenge when finding a perfect wine partner and there is a reason why many might prefer a generous beer when they dip sausages into mustard, but Chef Christiaan's Mustard spread is a treat with his Bitterballen and our Bordeaux-style wine suggestions as well as our Special Edition Red Blend!
Duck Croquettes - a perfect solution to leftover duck and treat with a sophisticated pink like our Culinaria Pinot Noir Chardonnay.
Matured Gouda Toasties with Caramelised Onion
We also found these Biltong Vleiskluitjies (Biltong Bitterballen!) on Taste Magazine. Savoury biltong is lovely with our Unwooded Chardonnay, but for a true South African partnership, try it with our Special Edition Pinotage.
The Dutch are also acclaimed for their baking! You'll find all the Dutch treats you can dream of from Holland Bakery in Cape Town, but if you feel up to the challenge, do try to make your own poffertjies or stroopwafels. Match a soetetjie with a soetetjie and pour a dainty glass of Culinaria Muscat!
The Dutch loves orange because Willem van Oranje (William of Orange 1533-1584), also called the ‘Father of the Netherlands’, led the Dutch War of Independence against Spain in the 16th century. He inherited the ‘Orange’, a region in what is now France, from his nephew. (Read more)
Because of their love for orange, they also cultivated orange carrots from their original purple and white colour. We therefore have a spectacular selection of carrot recipes for you to try! Just click here.
Tourists to Amsterdam are often photographed with a cone of mayonnaise drizzled fries, but of course there is so much more to Dutch cuisine.
Planning a trip to Amsterdam? Make a reservation at one of these acclaimed fine dining restaurants.
More into comfort food? Try a homely Dutch stew like Hachee or Zuurvleis or find inspiration from a variety croquettes! They can be a meal on their own or part of a snacking plate and we have some delicious recipes - with wine pairings!
Try some of Chef Christiaan delicious Dutch recipes and make sure to pour a glass of the suggested Leopard’s Leap wine to enjoy with them. Don’t miss our special offer for April Award-winning wines – they are great partners with our April recipes! (Click here)
Bitterballen - try the Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend or our Culinaria Grand Vin with these moreish meat bites.
Cheese and Spring Onion Croquettes - balance the cheesy croquette with a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc or match the creaminess with a fuller bodied Culinaria Chenin Blanc or of course the Culinaria MCC!
Dutch Mustard spread - strong condiments can often be a challenge when finding a perfect wine partner and there is a reason why many might prefer a generous beer when they dip sausages into mustard, but Chef Christiaan's Mustard spread is a treat with his Bitterballen and our Bordeaux-style wine suggestions as well as our Special Edition Red Blend!
Duck Croquettes - a perfect solution to leftover duck and treat with a sophisticated pink like our Culinaria Pinot Noir Chardonnay.
Matured Gouda Toasties with Caramelised Onion
We also found these Biltong Vleiskluitjies (Biltong Bitterballen!) on Taste Magazine. Savoury biltong is lovely with our Unwooded Chardonnay, but for a true South African partnership, try it with our Special Edition Pinotage.
The Dutch are also acclaimed for their baking! You'll find all the Dutch treats you can dream of from Holland Bakery in Cape Town, but if you feel up to the challenge, do try to make your own poffertjies or stroopwafels. Match a soetetjie with a soetetjie and pour a dainty glass of Culinaria Muscat!
The Dutch loves orange because Willem van Oranje (William of Orange 1533-1584), also called the ‘Father of the Netherlands’, led the Dutch War of Independence against Spain in the 16th century. He inherited the ‘Orange’, a region in what is now France, from his nephew. (Read more)
Because of their love for orange, they also cultivated orange carrots from their original purple and white colour. We therefore have a spectacular selection of carrot recipes for you to try! Just click here.
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