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"The use of spices and fruit in savoury recipes during the Elizabethan era was very popular, especially with the upper classes and the Royal court. This is based on a genuine Elizabethan recipe, which I have adapted for modern day cooking! I have included potatoes - which made their first appearance in Great Britain during this period, and were a novelty!..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, pork leg, dates...

"This recipe is taken from Sept. 2011 edition of Better Homes and Gardens. The taste is reminiscent of Osso Bucco, the famous Italian dish, only it's much easier to make and doesn't require veal of venison! For me, any gluten and dairy-free dinner that's easy to make in a crock-pot has no problem winning my heart!"

Ingredients: cider vinegar, pimento-stuffed green olives...

"Start by preparing this delicious Strata one day ahead: as it needs to be refrigerated overnight. This is like having a plate of pancakes and maple served with sausage, same mix of satisfying flavors. Enjoy"

Ingredients: raisin bread, eggs...

"I found this recipe in an ancient family Circle cookbook. I think the plum sauce really sets it apart from the average version"

Ingredients: cooking oil, cornstarch...

"Your basic grilled pork chop with a plum & port wine sauce served over quinoa.
I tend to cook just for myself, but you can scale this up easily. I like to use
a tawny port since for the plum and black cherries in it but any good port
should be fine."

Ingredients: olive oil, pine nuts, plums...