Glossary B

Bitterkoekjes refer to Dutch macaroons which are soft and chewy. It is said that they taste like alcohol-free Amaretto di Saronno. Bitterkoekjes ar used to make Bitterkoekjespudding, a Dutch dessert. Bitterkoekjes is pronounced "bee-tuhr-kook-yuhs" Note: I have a cousin in Amsterdam, perhaps one of these days I will ask her to send down here in Germany Bitterkoekjes.

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Broeder refers to a traditional Dutch steamed pudding with raisins and dried currants, etc. The Netherlands Broeder is very similar to the English pudding called Spotted Dick.

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Bife na Frigideira refers to Portugal's dish made of beef in mustard sauce which is often served piping hot in a brown ceramic dish with a fried egg on top.

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Basquaise refers to the food prepared in the style of Basque (France) which usually includes tomatoes and sweet or hot red peppers, examples are: Consommé Basquaise, Poulet Basquaise, and Gateau a la Basquaise.

Banichka is another name of Banitsa, one of Bulgaria's foods made with pastry stuffed with goat cheese, fried, and served wrapped in paper. Banichka is one of the foods sold in the streets of Bulgaria and is a good breakfast dish as they are flaky, buttery and served warm with a perfect balance of salty and sweet taste.

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Bolo de Rolo refers to Brazil's is a thin sponge cake rolled in to a log with a filling of Doce de Goiaba or guava marmalade . Bolo de Rolo is one of Brazil's typical desserts and special cakes. It is also one of the popular Brazilian exported products.

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