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Nana

Nana

Nana is the heart of the Duregon family kitchen. Born in the Netherlands, she brought her love of hearty Dutch home cooking across the world with her. From her famous Ontbijtkoek to a comforting pot of macaroni, her recipes carry the warmth of generations. Nothing made her happier than a full table and a house full of family.

Nana's Recipes

Breakfast Cake (Ontbijtkoek)
DutchBreakfast

Breakfast Cake (Ontbijtkoek)

A traditional Dutch spiced breakfast loaf sweetened with treacle and dark brown sugar, rich with cloves, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Best after resting a day.

75 min
10
Easy
Spice Cake (Kruidkoek)
DutchDessert

Spice Cake (Kruidkoek)

A traditional Dutch spice cake fragrant with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Transcribed from the family's handwritten recipe.

60 min
8
Easy
Nana's Macaroni (with Opa's Favourite – Keen's Curry Powder)
DutchMain

Nana's Macaroni (with Opa's Favourite – Keen's Curry Powder)

A much-loved family dish from a Dutch grandma — not traditional Italian pasta, but the one everyone looked forward to when visiting Nana.

50 min
8–10
Medium