Margaret Staun

Belgium has a wonderful range of food made up of fresh produce and local specialities. The cuisine is influenced by French and Dutch cooking. Belgium has a sea border and there are many famous Belgian seafood dishes such as mussels with fries and dishes including grey shrimp. Belgium is famous for its fries - Frites.  It is even thought that the dish originates in Belgium. These fried potatoes are often served with a wide range of sauces.
Belgium chocolate and beer are of a high quality and very famous. Belgium waffles are also an iconic dish. Try some classic and contemporary Belgian dishes in this book - The Belgian Cookbook.