Dutch cuisine is hearty and simple, focusing on fresh, local ingredients. Popular dishes include “stamppot,” a mashed potato dish mixed with vegetables like kale or carrots, often served with sausage. “Haring” (raw herring) is a traditional snack, eaten with onions and pickles. “Poffertjes,” fluffy mini pancakes, are a beloved treat, and “stroopwafels” are thin waffles filled with caramel syrup. Dutch cheese, like Edam and Gouda, is also a key part of the cuisine.