Dishes of Western European Cuisine

Western European cuisine

Olesya Kislyakova,

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CONTENS

Introduction…………………………………………………….....3

Belgium cuisine……………………………………………...…....5

Belgian waffles……………………………………………..……..7

French cuisine……………………………………………………. 8

Ratatouille………………………………………………………… 9

Swiss cuisine……………………………………………………..10

Dutch cuisine …………………………………………………….11

List of references………..………………………………………..13

INTRODUCTION

• Western European cuisine (France, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland), known for its cheeses and dairy products of agriculture, especially distinguishes French cuisine, which, on the one hand, has culinary excesses and simple colors of Provence, on the other hand - aristocracy and refined European the dishes.
• European cuisine is different depending on the country, region, living conditions, cultural traditions. Common to European cuisine is the abundance of meat and vegetable dishes, as well as the secondary role of various seasonings and sauces, the abundance of products using wheat flour, before the meal is used "aperitif" - high-quality alcoholic beverages that contribute to increased appetite and improve digestion.

Belgian cuisine

The national cuisine of Belgium combines medieval culinary traditions with the traditions of neighboring countries - France, Germany, the Netherlands. Homemade meals are simple and nourishing. French cuisine had a great influence on restaurant cuisine. Belgians prefer seasonal and regional products. Belgian cuisine is known for chocolate, waffles, French fries and beer.

In the national menu a big choice of dishes from fish, pork, beef, rabbit and game. For the main course, prepare thick sauces and a side dish of potatoes or vegetables. A typical traditional holiday table is blood sausages, pork head and ears, seafood, all kinds of sweets, bread, and fruits.

Belgian waffles

• Belgian waffles are famous all over the world. There are two most popular types of Belgian waffles - Brussels and Liege waffles. Liège waffles are hard, oval or round, rather nourishing, with pieces of caramelized sugar inside. Brussels softer and airy, rectangular in shape, served warm. Brussels waffles are usually served sprinkled with powdered sugar, with whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, chocolate or fruit, primarily with strawberries or bananas.

French cuisine

• French cuisine has 2 directions. This is a regional folk cuisine and exquisite aristocratic. In France, the fast food industry is underdeveloped.
• A traditional French lunch begins with an appetizer, followed by soup, then a main course, salad and cheese. The end of the meal is dessert or fruit. An important part of the meal is cheese, of which more than 200 varieties. Special pride of the French are wines. Cognac is also world famous.

Ratatouille

• Ratatouille is a traditional French vegetable dish made from peppers, eggplants, tomatoes and zucchini. These are baked vegetables, sliced ​​and layered. When cooking, use Provencal herbs.

Swiss Cuisine

• Swiss Cuisine is distinguished, on the one hand, by regional diversity, associated both with the different ethnic composition of the population and with the influence of the neighboring regions of Italy, France, Germany and Austria, and on the other, with a large number of dishes associated with traditional farming.
• An important component of Swiss cuisine are cheeses and dishes based on them. Wild berries and nuts are often used in baking .

Fondue is a hot dish of several varieties of melted cheese with the addition of wine, nutmeg and other things.

Dutch Cuisine

• Dutch Cuisine combines ancient traditions and modern gastronomy. The kitchen and its recipes were shaped by fishing and farming. Traditionally, the kitchen is characterized by ease of cooking and high energy value. Famous for local cheeses and chocolate. Large consumption of vegetables compared to meat.
• Most people in Holland eat breakfast and lunch various sandwiches. Fast food is very popular here. In Holland, a large variety of fish. Herring is the main delicacy for both the Dutch themselves and for tourists. Dutch people love sweets, so the shelves for shops are always filled with different types of cookies, sweets, licorice sweets and marmalade, marzipan, waffles!

LIST OF REFERENCES

• http://povarenysh.ru/kuhni-mira/evropeyskaya
• https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki
• https://iledebeaute.ru/gurmaniya/2013/3/19/32212/