A delicious, complex hummus made with 28 ingredients

Rum-forward drink with water, sugar, and a sprinkle of nutmeg

Guacamole made with sugar, lime, and salt. Served with plantain chips

Risotto-like saffron rice that’s absolutely wonderful and would pair great with a meat dish

Wheat noodles in a complex miso broth with vegetables and pepper

Peppery Roman hamburger patties that are cooked in caul fat and served with a sweet grape syrup

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

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