Ancient Rome
Moretum
A modern proposal for pounding cheese, garlic and herbs, guided by the Latin poem Moretum and its farmer’s food preparation. Neither Virgil’s authorship nor an exact composition date is established here.
Ingredient
#Herbs
Browse 3 published historical recipes tagged with "Herbs" (Ingredient). Explore primary sources and modern kitchen adaptations.
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Italian Renaissance (Late 15th Century; composition estimated c. 1465)
Herbolata de Maio — 15th-Century Italian Green Herb Tart
A vivid green Renaissance herb tart, 'Herbolata de maio' (May Herb Tart), recorded by master chef Maestro Martino. Made by extracting the fresh green juice of Swiss chard, sage, and parsley, then folding it into fresh cheese and egg whites for a seasonal spring preparation.
Abbasid Baghdad (1226)
Medieval Baghdadi Sikbaj
The premier dish opening the 1226 Baghdadi culinary manual 'Kitāb al-Ṭabīkh'. Tender lamb simmered in a sweet-and-sour broth of wine vinegar and date syrup (or honey), featuring saffron, carrots, dried figs, raisins, almonds, and the floral fragrance of rose water from the Islamic Golden Age (an untested home adaptation).