Absolutely delicious tarts whose complex flavor belies the simple 3 ingredient filling of pineapple, sugar, and wine

Larded roast venison tenderloin with a delicious wine sauce that would be good on just about anything

Surprisingly delicious yeasted cake with spices and raisins

Rich, buttery, nutty, absolutely delicious spread made with just one ingredient

Rich yeasted waffles with lots of nutmeg and a buttery wine sauce. Definitely a dessert and not for breakfast

Super rich and delicious dark hot chocolate with cinnamon and cardamom

Delicious buns with caraway and a topping of glaze and crunchy sugar

Smoky, meaty, herby rice and beans that is supposed to bring good luck in the new year

Less sweet than a modern pumpkin pie, it really lets the spices shine and the texture is so nice and smooth, like a firm pudding. This will definitely be a holiday staple for me!

If you are a fan of the milk leftover after you eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch, this one is for you

A very rich, intensely chocolatey cross between a ganache and a creme anglaise. Pair with French Chocolate Biscuits for a dessert à la Marie Antoinette.

Meringue-like cookies that are mildly chocolatey and very, very sweet. Pair with French Chocolate Creme for a dessert à la Marie Antoinette

A super concentrated sauce made with anchovies, vinegar, horseradish, and spices. Add it to something creamy and neutral, like a béchamel sauce, to give it a tangy zest with a savory umami note

Meat, mashed potatoes, and herbs rolled into balls and fried. What’s not to like?

A coffee maker-less way to make coffee from the 18th century

Shortbread that is less sweet than modern versions and dissolves in your mouth and forms a kind of gluey paste. Definitely have a drink on hand

A fruitcake with candied peel and lots of dried currants that is an odd combination of dry and moist and has two kinds of icing

Smooth, creamy, sweet ice cream with an interesting savory note. Not cheesy or salty, only delicious. A Tasting History favorite!

A simple, refreshing cocktail that was part of an English sailor’s daily ration in the Caribbean

Very different from modern store-bought eggnog! It’s sweet, creamy (but not thick), foamy, and very boozy. Really, really good