Category: Culinary

The fall season conjures images of changing leaves, cooler temperatures and cruises to Canada/New England. But in the culinary world, fall means welcoming back the time of year when we celebrate eating all-things pumpkin! From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin pie, there isn’t a dish that can’t be enhanced with pumpkin (well, maybe not pumpkin…   read more of “Culinary Council…”

For those who may be unaware, September 18 marks National Cheeseburger Day! While there will always be debates as to who has the best burger, we’re going to be biased and say no one does it quite like Holland America Line’s Dive-In! Located by the Lido Pool, Dive-In offers a complimentary menu of signature made-to-order…   read more of “Dive-In to National…”

Wild Mushroom Filling and Brown Butter & Pine Nut Sauce: From America’s Test Kitchen to Yours Food allows us to experience the world and bring a piece of it into our homes. Inspired by the rich, earthy flavors often found in Italian cooking, both the Wild Mushroom Filling and Brown Butter & Pine Nut Sauce…   read more of “America’s…”

Whether you’re enjoying a live music performance, gathering with friends or just unwinding after an exciting day ashore, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as pairing these experiences with a well-crafted cocktail. Our Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff, also know as “King Cocktail,” reigns when it comes to unique and refreshing libations. As past guests know, his…   read more of “Cocktail Recipes:…”

White, powdery sand, crystal clear water…just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, your favorite private island has one more thing to love, the delectable Lobster Shack! The restaurant commemorated Half Moon Cay’s 20th anniversary and made its big debut last November during Koningsdam’s inaugural sailing, but for those of you who haven’t been…   read more of “Half Moon Cay’s…”

Holland America Line is reinventing the traditional dessert buffet by introducing a Chocolate Surprise parade on the last gala evening of every cruise. Rather than guests having to make their way to the buffet and wait in line for a sweet treat, Chocolate Surprise brings bite-sized confections to guests in the main public areas as…   read more of “New Chocolate…”

Holland America Line guests can now experience America’s Test Kitchen’s enticing selection of live onboard cooking shows and hands-on workshops where guests learn proven techniques for making delectable dishes with confidence. For more than 20 years, America’s Test Kitchen has inspired home cooks with their unique, science-based approach to creating delicious, foolproof recipes, and now…   read more of “Vegetarian Recipe:…”

Next week is Independence Day in the United States. July 4 is the perfect day to break out the red, white and blue in everything from attire to cuisine. Holland America Line’s Master Chef Rudi Sodamin is sharing three delicious and fun breakfast dishes that will get you in the celebrating mood. Go out this…   read more of “Rudi’s July 4…”