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Tastes From The Past

Nausamp from The Wampanoag Tribe

Nausamp from The Wampanoag Tribe

A dish that could have been enjoyed during the first Thanksgiving.

Cornmeal Pancakes for George Washington

Cornmeal Pancakes for George Washington

Old George's favorite hoecakes!

Frog Leg Fritters from Napoleon's France

Frog Leg Fritters from Napoleon's France

Crispy Frog Legs Basted in Tons of Good Butter: The Real French Way

Three Sisters Stew from The Haudenosaunee

Three Sisters Stew from The Haudenosaunee

A stew built on the natural balance of veggies here in the US.

Meatballs in Lemon Sauce from Byzantium

Meatballs in Lemon Sauce from Byzantium

Lemony meatballs fit for the courts of Constantinople!

Salt Cod & Sour Onions from The Crusades

Salt Cod & Sour Onions from The Crusades

A food meant for those pious fighters, bankers and monks of the Crusades.

Mujaddara from Medieval Damascus

Mujaddara from Medieval Damascus

A hearty dish for peasants and royals, this rice and lentil dish is boosted by caramelized and fried onions.

Grape Fritters from Renaissance Italy

Grape Fritters from Renaissance Italy

Crispy fritters that were a staple of medieval Italian festivals.

Nolo Hadid From Ancient Nubia

Nolo Hadid From Ancient Nubia

An ancient dish of wheat and molasses, this tasty wedding treat can still be found in North and Eastern Africa as well as the Arabian peninsula today.

Hamassiyah (Chickpea & Beef Stew) Recipe

Hamassiyah (Chickpea & Beef Stew) Recipe

A rich and filling stew that celebrates chickpeas and battle.

Ancient Malian Labadja (West African Rice Pilaf Recipe)

Ancient Malian Labadja (West African Rice Pilaf Recipe)

A deeply spiced rice & date pilaf fit for the richest man in history

Roman Legion Rations Recipe

Roman Legion Rations Recipe

A meal made for a soldier who didn't have the time & luxury to make something better.

Ancient Egyptian Ta'amiya (Falafel) Recipe

Ancient Egyptian Ta'amiya (Falafel) Recipe

Possibly one of the world's oldest street foods, these fried fava bean patties will take to you the delicious Egyptian past.

Phoenician Dried Fig & Walnut Balls

Phoenician Dried Fig & Walnut Balls

A sweet and spiced ancient-style treat inspired by the seafaring traders of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Renaissance Era Capon in Almond Milk Recipe

Renaissance Era Capon in Almond Milk Recipe

An unusual marriage of chicken and almonds only a pope could love.

Lentil Cake Recipe From The Indus Valley Civilization

Lentil Cake Recipe From The Indus Valley Civilization

Humble lentil cakes with plenty of cumin seeds.

Kheer (Saffron Rice Pudding Recipe) From Ancient India

Kheer (Saffron Rice Pudding Recipe) From Ancient India

One of my favorite Indian desserts, this creamy rice pudding has a 2,500 year old history.

Minoan Octopus Soup Recipe

Minoan Octopus Soup Recipe

An easy to whip up and ancient soup full of flavor and history.

Sukhothai Noodles From The Sukhothai Kingdom

Sukhothai Noodles From The Sukhothai Kingdom

An early version of a central Thai dish that focuses on indigenous flavors and ingredients.

White Gazpacho (Ajo Blanco) From The Spanish Empire

White Gazpacho (Ajo Blanco) From The Spanish Empire

A true worker's meal. Something humble, filling and honestly, pretty damn satisfying.

Mantou From Ancient China

Mantou From Ancient China

A bouncy steamed bread perfect for basically any application!

The Samurai Breakfast (Miso Soup, Pickled Cucumbers From Feudal Japan

The Samurai Breakfast (Miso Soup, Pickled Cucumbers From Feudal Japan

A healthy and balanced breakfast build for feudal warriors.

Tsagaan Shulen From The Mongol Empire

Tsagaan Shulen From The Mongol Empire

A rich and garlicky meat soup fit for the khan himself.

Isicia Omentata From The Roman Empire

Isicia Omentata From The Roman Empire

A sweet and savory take on grilled or fried meat patties eaten during the Roman Empire.

Dulcia Domestica from The Roman Empire

Dulcia Domestica from The Roman Empire

A lavishly sweet stuffed date dish fit for the most royal of society.

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