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

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

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

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

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

Ground Chicken Cutlets with Homemade Breadcrumbs - Russian Pozharsky cutlets, traditional recipe. Very moist and buttery, crunchy outside.

Discover the health benefits of yogurt, the power snack!

The history of Strawberry Shortcake from Gil Marks and a traditional recipe for this classic dessert.

Louise Mellor shares a vintage recipe from 1959 for Crispy Baked Eggs in The History Kitchen.

Russian Cabbage Soup - Shchi.

Bulgarian patriotic bread and salad from the region of Pirot. Old dish from 1665. (in Bulgarian)

Potato Candy. Prepare to have your mind blown.

Rendering Leaf Lard for Pastry Dough

Hot Toddy: The colorful history, plus four recipes to keep you warm this winter.

Salt Basics~ The history and uses of salt plus some fun facts to help you Know Your Food.

Treats from 1692.