
The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390
by Samuel Pegge
"The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D.
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"The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390" is a collection of medieval English recipes compiled around 1390. Attributed to the chief Master Cooks of King Richard II, this cookbook reveals the elaborate culinary world of medieval England. It contains the earliest known English recipes for macaroni and cheese, and first mentions ingredients like olive oil, cloves, and mace. The recipes emphasize visual spectacle through vibrant colors and gilding, while showcasing influences from Italian, Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese cuisines—featuring everything from pasta dishes to roasted whale.
- Format
- EPUB
- Language
- English
- Length
- 170 pages
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- ISBN
- 9781108076203
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