Chewy, slightly sweet bread flavored with anise and topped with candied fruit and pine nuts

Fried chicken that’s marinated in a mixture of butter and vegetables. Lovely and moist, but doesn’t hold a candle to Chef Kiki’s modern fried chicken

Simple but very tasty batter that cooks up soft, but a little bit crispy, with chunks of rump steak

A Spanish recipe for adobo that falls off the bone and has notes of vinegar, spices, and sweetness

Briny chopped olives with a dressing of olive oil, vinegar, and herbs, served with bread and feta. Perfect as a summertime appetizer

Pizza in name only, this buttery bread is wonderful with subtle hints of rose

Rice flour pancakes with flowers and honey that are a little crispy on the outside and sticky on the inside

A sweet, spiced chicken stew that has a delicious barbecue-y-ness to it

Unfortunately named but delicious ancient Roman dessert made with cheese, honey, and bay leaves

Delicious roasted pork with a peppery and sweet stuffing that has an odd chewy texture

Ancient Roman version of mushy peas, this dish is very Roman in that it is a strange combination of flavors, including savory garum and sweet honey

Boiled cured pork fat that is quite salty and tastes kind of like bacon with a hint of dill

A simple vinegar drink that was the Gatorade of ancient Rome

Roasted heart stuffed with bacon and leeks and basted with honey

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

An essential part of a soldier’s or sailor’s diet: overly dry, bland bread that would last forever

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

Not your mother’s gingerbread (but maybe your great²⁶-grandmother’s). Candy-like confection with a lot of ginger flavor and an unfortunate gritty texture, but is still really nice

Proto fried cheesecake bites dipped in honey. Easy, delicious, and they’d be great as a holiday appetizer

Very rich, very raisiny boiled Christmas pudding with a healthy dose of brandy