| Dutch | English |
| Havermout | Oatmeal |
| Kaneel | Cinnamon |
| Suiker | Sugar |
| Zout | Salt |
| Roombutter | Butter |
| Koffie | Coffee |
| Thee | Tea |
| Rijst | Rice |
| Zilverrijst | Brown Rice |
| Paprika | Bell Pepper |
| Bier | Beer |
| Wijn | Wine |
| Komijn | Cumin |
| Koriander | Coriander OR Cilantro (both come from the coriander plant) |
| Kaas | Cheese |
| Goudse kaas | Gouda cheese (pronounced "Howda"... as in "Howda get cheese this Gouda?!") |
| Oude kaas | Old cheese |
| Kip | Chicken |
| Kipfilet | Chicken filet |
There might be more than just this, but that's as much as I can remember off the top of my head. So don't worry, I am eating. ;)
I learn a decent amount of conversational Chinese by watching trashy/cheesy TV in Taiwan. Specifically, I really enjoy Taiwanese talent shows.
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