A journey into the kitchens of 16th-century Russia, exploring the foods of Ivan the Terrible’s court and the enduring cabbage soup, shchi, that defined Russian life from peasant huts to the tsar’s table.
Testaroli From The Romans and Etruscans
A simple combination of flour, salt and water, this could very well be the oldest pasta recipe for the Italian peninsula.
Nausamp from The Wampanoag Tribe
A dish that could have been enjoyed during the first Thanksgiving.
Cornmeal Pancakes for George Washington
Old George's favorite hoecakes!
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
A stew built on the natural balance of veggies here in the US.
Meatballs in Lemon Sauce from Byzantium
Lemony meatballs fit for the courts of Constantinople!
Salt Cod & Sour Onions from The Crusades
A food meant for those pious fighters, bankers and monks of the Crusades.
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
Crispy fritters that were a staple of medieval Italian festivals.
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
A rich and filling stew that celebrates chickpeas and battle.
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
A meal made for a soldier who didn't have the time & luxury to make something better.
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
A sweet and spiced ancient-style treat inspired by the seafaring traders of the Eastern Mediterranean.
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
Humble lentil cakes with plenty of cumin seeds.
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
An easy to whip up and ancient soup full of flavor and history.
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
A true worker's meal. Something humble, filling and honestly, pretty damn satisfying.
Mantou From Ancient China
A bouncy steamed bread perfect for basically any application!
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
A rich and garlicky meat soup fit for the khan himself.
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
A lavishly sweet stuffed date dish fit for the most royal of society.
