Ancient food recipes

Embark on a culinary journey through time and explore the flavors and dishes of the Viking Age. These authentic Viking recipes will give you a taste of the foods that nourished the legendary Norse warriors. From hearty stews to rustic bread, these dishes provide a glimpse into the Viking's...

“For me, let them bring in the man of my heart. Let them bring in to me my Ama-ushumgal-anna, the Power of the Date-Palm. Let them put his hand in my hand, let them put his heart by my heart.…

These delectable golden honey fritters will transport you back to Ancient Greece as you sample an ancient recipe and taste the elusive and heavenly nectar of

Thanks to the work of scholars and home cooks, the often challenging work of translating very old recipes has been done for you. This is the Recipes Project.

“Your love has penetrated all within me Like honey plunged into water, Like an odor which penetrates spices.” ~ Ancient Egyptian poem recorded in Love Songs of the New Kingdom Fruits an…

I’ve been preparing a historic dinner from Ancient Rome, based on recipes from Apicius’ cookbook De re coquinaria, with lots of good and organic ingredients from our own soil. Starting …

Discover what Julius Caesar likely ate in Ancient Rome. A fascinating look at what Romans did—and didn't— eat in ancient times!

Did ancient Romans spend their time indulging in lavish banquets? Not really. Ordinary people ate ordinary meals that were not very different from what we eat today.

Make bread fit for a pharaoh and a sweet treat out of tiger nuts.

Week 24 of Dave Raymond’s Antiquity course, covers “Crossing the Rubicon: The Fall of the Republic” Instead of cookbooks full of Roman Cheesecake recipes, Romans passed down their recipes by word of mouth and through stories,