Historic recipes

Mincemeat is a traditional English Christmas filling used in mince pies. It's easy to make with brandy-soaked apples, raisins, almonds, and homemade mixed spice.

The staple ration for Union soldiers was hardtack, a rock-hard biscuit. But other simple Civil War recipes, like soups, stews and hash, could be made with whatever ingredients the soldiers had on hand.

How old is the meal you're eating right now? No, I'm not asking "how long has it been in the fridge;" I want to know how ancient the recipe for the food that you're consuming right now is. For some common foods, the answer is "extremely" — some of…

Graham bread is named after reverend Sylvester Graham, who invented the bread in 1829. In the Victorian era, Graham bread was promoted as 'health bread' since Victorian white bread wasn't made with white flour but with bleached whole wheat flour.

Free historical cookbooks from Pompeii to WW1. Classical era, Middle Ages, Renaissance, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century and early 20th century recipes.

Can you imagine the cuisine of our ancestors from the Thirteen Colonies? For years, I believed that I couldn’t imagine eating only a few dishes every single day, including corns, sunflowers, or meat. It sounds so ... Read more

"Translation of ancient recipes can be difficult," said Amanda Herbert, assistant director for fellowships at the Folger Institute of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. "It's almost impossible to recreate a recipe precisely the way early modern people would have done it."

Waldorf Salad by Mary Berry is great for entertaining a large group year-round thanks to its crunchy toppings of toasted almonds, crisp apples, and celery. Effortlessly prepared in only 10 minutes, it’s a wonderful and smart choice.

Traditional bread made in Elizabethian times, made with beer and wholemeal flour. Great rustic bread perfect with soups, stews or made into sandwiches.

The White House Cook Book, 1887This delicious breakfast muffin is really a must-try. Perfect with butter or jam, it's a delicious way to start the day!

Jane Austen Apple Puffs - Historical Literary Recipe

Including dishes straight from her novels.

How can you make the Revolutionary War for children in a way that is both appealing and fun to understand? With a recipe, of course!

Contents Wondering what people ate in colonial times? In this article, we’ve provided nine different American Revolution recipes you can make at home, so you can find out what food was like during the Revolutionary War. We’ve included breakfast items, snacks soldiers might have eaten, lunch/dinner options, and desserts as well. These recipes allow you ... Read more

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Journey through time with our collection of 8 Historically Inspired Holiday Recipes, a treasure trove of time-tested festive delights that bring the charm of bygone eras to your table. Immerse yourself in the magic of vintage cooking with these old-fashioned holiday dishes that evoke the spirit of y

Here are some classic, delicious vintage 1950s recipes to try at home. Explore a collection of dishes perfect for cooking and baking at home!

Audley End’s Victorian cook, Mrs Crocombe, has become a YouTube sensation. Eleanor Doughty signs in for a lesson with her.

Food, glorious food, we’re anxious to try it… Okay, okay, I won’t sing anymore, but this is going to be fun and drool-inducing! I’ve been cooking since I was about 10 years old. As a cub scout, I had to cook three meals for my cooking badge (yes, that is a thing). These three meals ... Read more