The Romans in Britain site main banner

The Romans in Britain site mobile banner

Check out some great books and help the site! I have chosen these books as among the best to illustrate this subject.



Roman recipes:
Cheese Sweetened with Honey

By Apicius xxxxx

A recipe that can be used as an appetiser or a snack

Original recipe:

Translation:

Ingredients

  • ½ lb Cheese made from ewe's milk.
  • Feta cheese is better.
  • Honey
  • Olive oil
  • Garum to taste
  • Pinch of ground coriander
  • Ground black pepper
  • Salt

Preparation

  • Cut the cheese into squares and combine with the honey. Allow to sit for at least an hour.
  • Lift the cheese from the honey and dress with the coriander, pepper, olive oil and the garum.
  • Check the taste and if necessary sweeten by adding some of the honey marinade.
  • This dish can be eaten with the fingers or the cheese can be put on thin toast squares.
Visit our friends at:
Romans in Britain
www.romanobritain.org

©MMDCCL A.U.C.

Romans in Britain testudo footer art
(©2011-2023)
Please just ASK before using anything on this site — like we'd say "no"...

This page last updated:
Layout and Design:
Sturmkatze Produktions AG banner