The Forme of Cury by The Master Cooks of King Richard II

A Roll of Ancient English Cookery

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This book contains recipes for a variety of dishes that were popular in England during the Middle Ages. The Forme of Cury is a collection of over 200 recipes, written in Middle English, and was compiled by the Master Cooks to King Richard II. It reflects the cuisine of medieval England at its most refined level and includes dishes such as beef stew with spices, roasted swan with almond milk sauce, and fishcakes with mustard. The book offers an insight into life during this era when food was highly valued both socially and culturally. It also serves as an important historical document which sheds light on what everyday people ate in Medieval England.