Sally Grainger'sRoman Recipes for Modern Cooksoffers 34 contemporary interpretations of recipes taken from Latin texts. presenting a perfect blend of ancient and modern cooking. Setting aside more outlandish Roman luxuries such as dormice. crane. or flamingo. these recipes are down-to-earth classics: Duck with Turnips. Cheesecake. Salsa Verde with Mullet. Kidneys Stuffed with Pesto. and Cumin and Honey-roasted Root Vegetables. Filled with historically inspired line drawings by award-winning illustratorJoana Avillez.Roman Recipes for Modern Cooksis a uniquely delightful cookbook with a time-honoured twist.