Tag: Recipe history

Originating in the 1700s, traditional pound cake famously called for a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. This simple recipe means yes, there is sugar in pound cake, and it plays a vital role that extends beyond just providing a sweet flavor profile.

The original Caesar salad, invented by chef Caesar Cardini in 1924, was conceived during a rush with limited ingredients and did not include chicken. Do Caesar salads always have chicken? The simple answer is no, and understanding its history reveals why chicken is a popular, yet non-traditional, addition today.