A rich and filling stew that celebrates chickpeas and battle.

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

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

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

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

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

Humble lentil cakes with plenty of cumin seeds.

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

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

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

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

A bouncy steamed bread perfect for basically any application!

A healthy and balanced breakfast build for feudal warriors.

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

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

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