Festive Historical Recipes

"This recipe hails from late 17th-century England, a time when pies were lavish centerpieces at the table and seafood was..."

"This Dutch Pudding recipe hails from the mid-18th century and is attributed to Elizabeth Langley, who was active around ..."

"This recipe, 'To make Muskedine Comfitts', hails from the collection of John King, dated between 1625 and 1725. At this ..."

"This recipe hails from early 18th-century England, a time when home winemaking using local flowers and fruits was not on..."

"This charming recipe for Little Plumb Cakes comes from Ann Smith's late 17th-century household manuscript dating to 1698..."

"This recipe, originally penned by Rachel Kirk in 1707, reflects the early modern English fascination with fruit confecti..."

"This recipe hails from early 18th-century England, around 1720—a time when almonds, rose water, and rich butters were pr..."

"This recipe comes from Ann Smith’s 1698 manuscript, a period just before the dawn of the English Enlightenment and on th..."

"This recipe hails from early 18th-century England, circa 1706, a time when sugarcraft was a prized art in elite and midd..."

"This recipe hails from the mid-18th century, attributed to Elizabeth Langley in 1757. During this era, home winemaking w..."

"This recipe for Almond Florandine comes from the late 17th century, attributed to Mary Cruso in 1689. The dish reflects ..."

"This recipe hails from the rich culinary tradition of early modern England, between 1625 and 1725, as found in a manuscr..."