Reuben Kendall prepared a Medieval feast for Christmas for a number of friends. Included were, from top left, pea potage, a ...

Recipes can take many forms, from detailed sets of instructions to simple lists. Stuck to my refrigerator is a carefully ...

One recipe, dating back to the 17th century but thought to have been inspired by the meaty treats of the preceding medieval period, told cooks to stuff their mince pies with minced meat ...

Meat was often cooked with spices in Medieval times. Serve this unusual but delicious roast chicken with mashed potatoes or crusty bread and a crisp green salad. Preheat the oven to 230C/450F/Gas 8.

Since these spices were not suited to Europe's agricultural climate, they had to be imported from other countries -- which also meant that, like written Medieval recipes, spices could only be ...