“Old time recipes” refers to recipes from past eras that often have distinct characteristics like less precise measurements, a narrative style of writing, and sometimes unfamiliar ingredients or techniques. They reflect the specific time period they were written in, often due to historical factors like available ingredients, food shortages, or the expected level of cooking knowledge for a home cook.
Old Time Recipes
Dining Like a Gladiator for a Full Day
Gladiators were slaves or near-slaves maintained by training schools called ludi. Their owners were less concerned with enjoyment and more ...
Alpine Lamb
A classic Alpine-style lamb recipe focuses on tenderizing, slow-cooking, and aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, often paired with root ...
Fricassée of Wild Mushrooms
For my seventh birthday, my father gave me a beautiful hand-drawn treasure map. It detailed all of the best places ...
Summer Cholera
Cholera (or Walliser Cholera) is a traditional, hearty savory pie from the Swiss canton of Valais, dating back to the ...
Valais Saffron Risotto
Valais Saffron Risotto is a luxurious Swiss dish highlighting rare, locally grown Mund Saffron (AOP). Typically, this creamy risotto combines ...
Swiss Baked Trout
Swiss Baked Trout is a classic dish that typically features fresh trout fillets topped with a mixture of Swiss cheese, ...
Ticinese Polenta
As fall approaches, so does our craving for a delicious, hearty serving of comfort food. Polenta is the perfect choice ...
Älplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni and Cheese)
Adapted from https://mission-food.com/alplermagronen-swiss-alpine-macaroni/ Alpine macaroni (älplermagronen or alpen macaroni) is essentially Swiss mac and cheese with potatoes. Macaroni and cubed ...
Venison Stew with Apple Gratin and Spaetzle and a Trip to the Countryside
My mother is the absolute queen when it comes to stew, hers are simply best! She knows how to combine ...