Unlike its fellow takeout darling, General Tso’s, Kung Pao Chicken has a real historical story behind it to match its tastiness.

Githeri is an East-African one-pot dish made of maize and beans, cooked in flavorful spices. It is vegan is nutritious, cozy and delicious.

Made with 5 easy to find ingredients, these crunchy peanuts are a wonderful comfort food snack and make for a lovely edible gift.

A rosewater-currant cake from a 1678 cookbook, labeled simply “To Make The Best Cake That Ever Was Eaten.”

This rosewater ice cream is from a handwritten recipe manuscript dated 1687.

Crème brûlée is one of the quintessential French desserts. This version adds a hint of espresso – sublime! And easy to make.

Ginger Creams

Moroccan Harira is a simple yet exotic and delicious soup made with lentils, chickpeas, carrots, celery, onion.

Jamaican toto is an authentic and traditional coconut cake that is really easy to make and has some nice spice favors too.

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and this delicious Mexican Jalapeño Cornbread with corn kernels and jalapeños is perfect.

Mardi Gras Snack Mix is easy to make, full of sweet and savory treats and the festive colors of Mardi Gras which are purple, green and gold.

Ultra moist, sticky, spiced carrot cake with Iranian carrot jam and sweet mascarpone frosting. The Best Ever Carrot Cake. Period.

This is a unique twist on the traditional Southern chess pie!

These delicate cookies are perfect for any time of the day!

These hearty pancakes are perfect for winter weekends!

This Valentine’s Day, treat your honey to a sweet Honey Cake!

Quick and easy polenta with fontina cheese served with sausages and mushrooms.

A really easy recipe to make your own curry powder and a history of curry.

A simple sushi recipe with crab and vegetables plus the history of the dish.

Deliciously sweet candy recipe from 150 years ago! What did your great great great grandparents eat?

Middle Eastern style shortbread cookies with pistachios, rosewater and a food history of pistachios.

Aunt Lou’s Chocolate Cake – A 100+ year old family recipe for chocolate cake and a story to go with it.