Culinary Treats in the Netherlands

When traveling in the Netherlands, stamppot is a must-try traditional dish, a mixture of boiled potatoes and vegetables served alongside rookworst, or Dutch smoked sausage. // © 2014 David Wade

Raw herring is a common snack that can be purchased from street vendors. // © 2014 Carley D. Thornell

Another snack often eaten on the go are frites, served in a paper cone and topped with mayonnaise. // © 2014 David Wade

Translated as “rice table,” rijsttafel is collection of small plates and snacks — ranging from meat skewers to nuts and pickles — that surround a bowl of rice. // © 2014 David Wade

For a more luxurious experience, visitors to the Netherlands might sit down for afternoon tea at Hotel Des Indes, where a four-course affair of sweet and savory treats is served. // © 2014 Hotel Des Indes

Named after Baron Hendrik Hop, Hopjes are coffee-flavored candies made in The Hague and widely sold in the Netherlands. // © 2014 Carley D. Thornell

No visit to the Netherlands is complete without cheese, and at family owned Reypenaer Tasting Room, guests can sample different varieties paired with wines and ports. // © 2014 Carley D. Thornell