A dense and wonderfully flavorful pound cake made with nutmeg and brandy

A delicious dessert of chopped up souffle-like pancake with plum compote as Kaiser Franz Joseph I would have enjoyed it

Hungarian goulash (a soup, not a thick stew) from the late 19th century

Delicious 19th century beef stroganoff seasoned with allspice

Festive glacé cherries coated in several layers of hardened sugar that are not really worth the effort

Rich, boozy, nutmeggy eggnog that’s easy to make and so much better than the store bought kind

Simple but delicious cranberry and apple pie filling in a wonderfully buttery crust

Croissants from before they got their flaky, buttery layers. A lovely, soft bread

Savory beef-based beverage that is distinct from beef stock or beef bouillon

Biscuit-like cakes with dried currants, perfect for snacking on at a party

Victorian dog biscuits made with bison, vegetables, and oatmeal

The no-sugar-added original recipe for Corn Flakes: bland and crispy

Pie made with hardtack (clack clack) and a potato crust that actually tastes like apple pie

A simple whiskey cocktail for people who like whiskey as it tastes like slightly sweetened whiskey

Biscuits topped with salt pork milk gravy

Simple yet delicious baked beans with molasses and salt pork

Slow-cooked barbecue pork with molasses and a vinegary sauce that could be a precursor to Carolina-style barbecue sauce

Complex, delicious banana ice cream with a very fancy banana compote

Surprisingly tasty but simple cornmeal cakes fried in bacon grease

A soup that’s light on the meat, but not on the flavor. It’s hearty with an unctuous mouthfeel thanks to the bone marrow