Belgium

the appetizer:

A country with distinct Flemish (Dutch) and French influences, including language, it is sometimes said that Belgium serves food with the quantity of Germany and the quality of France.

Belgium

Half and Half

Belgium, sandwiched between France on the west and south, and Germany and Holland on the east and north, is a country of two languages and two cultural influences: French and Flemish.

Though each group has distinctive cuisines, the blending of those influences into various national dishes like Mussels with Chips (Moules et frites) and Carbonade (Beef braised in beer) is what creates true Belgian cuisine. Flemish versions of French dishes often replace wine with beer, like the Carbonade nentioned above. Waterzooi, a classic stew of Northern Belgium, is another national dish. Its name is Dutch, meaning "watery mess".

Belgium

Belgian Recipes

Flemish Beef Stew
(Vlaamse Stovery or Les Carbonades Flamandes)
Chicken Braised in Beer with Belgian Endives
(Mechelse Koekoek Op Zyn Brussels
or Coucou De Malines Aux Chicons)
Belgian Chocolate Ganache Tart
(Eenvoudige Chocolade Taart or Gateau Au Chocolat Simple)

Belgium on Wikipedia

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