Ut omne holus smaragdinum fiat: omne holus smaragdinum fit, si cum nitro coquatur.

How to make all vegetables the colour of emeralds: They should be cooked with soda.
For the modern Redaction see: Seafood Patties.

1. Betas minutas et porros requietos elixabis, in patina compones. teres piper, cuminum, suffundes liquamen, passum, ut quaedam dulcedo sit. facias ut ferveat. cum ferbuerit, inferes.

1. Boil young beetroot and stored leeks in a stewpan. Grind [together] pepper and cumin. Pour over some stock and add raisin wine until slightly sweet and bring to a boil. When the mixture has boiled, [pour over the vegetables and] serve.
For the modern Redaction see: Young Beetroot and Leeks.

2. Similiter: polypodium in tepidam mittes. ubi mollierit, rades, et minutum cum pipere et cumino trito in patinam ferventem mittes et uteris.

2. A Similar Dish: Parboil polypody fern roots and when tender grate it and season with ground pepper and cumin. Arrange in a pan, finish on the fire and serve.
For the modern Redaction see: Polypody Root Sauce.

3. Aliter ad ventrem: facies betaciorum fasces detergi, ne laves. in eorum medium nitrum asparges et alligas singulos fasces. mittes in aquam. cum coxeris, condies patinam, cum eadem passum vel caroenum et cuminum et piper asparges et oleum modicum. ubi ferbuerit, polypodium et frustra nucum cum liquamine teres, ferventem patinam fundes, cooperies. statim depones et uteris.

3. Another Laxative: Wipe clean a bunch of beetroot (do not wash them). Sprinkle soda over them and tie into separate bundles. Boil them in water then arrange in a stewpan. Add some passum or caroenum and sprinkle with cumin, pepper and a little olive oil. When it has come to a boil, sprinkle over polypody [root] and nuts with stock. Pour this sauce over the beetroot, take off the fire and serve.

4. Aliter betacios Varrones. Varro: betacios, sed nigros, quorum detersas radices et mulso decoctas cum sale modico et oleo vel sale, aqua et oleo in se coctas iusculum facere et potari, melius etiam si in eo pullus sit decoctus.

4. Another: Beetroot à la Varro: Varro beetroot: namely black ones, of which the roots must be cleaned well, added to a pan with mead or sweet wine, salt to taste and oil; and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, add chicken pieces and cook until done.
For the modern Redaction see: Beets à la Varro.

5. Aliter ad ventrem: apios virides cum suis radicibus lavabis et siccabis ad solem. deinde albamen et capita porrorum simul elixabis in caccabo novo, ita ut aqua ad tertias deferveat [id est ut ex tribus eminis aquae una remaneat]. postea teres piper, liquamen et aliquantum mellis humore temperabis, et aquam apiorum decoctorum colabis in mortario, et superfundes porris. cum simul ferbuerit, appones, et, si libitum fuerit, apios adicies.

5. Another Laxative: Wash green celery stalks, with their roots, and dry in the sun. In a clean saucepan, boil the tender parts and the heads of leeks until the water has reduced to a third of its original volume; that is, of three parts of water only one remains. At this point, grind pepper and blend with stock and runny honey. Strain the boiled celery water into a mortar and pour this over the leeks. When they have cooked together [sufficiently] serve. If desired, add to it the celery.
For the modern Redaction see: Celery and Leeks.

Asparagos siccabis, rursum in calidam summittas, callosiores reddes.

Dry the asparagus, put them in hard water: you will restore the hard flesh.
For the modern Redaction see: Forcemeat for Sow's Womb.

1. Gustum de cucurbitis: cucurbitas coctas expressas in patinam compones. adicies in mortarium piperem, cuminum, silfi modice [id est laseris radicem], rutam modicum, liquamine et aceto temperabis, mittes defritum modicum ut coloretur, ius exinanies in patinam. cum ferbuerit iterum ac tertio, depones et piper minutum asparges.

1. Gourd Antipasto: Squeeze out the water from the cooked gourds and place in a shallow pan. In a mortar, add pepper, cumin and a little silphium, that is laser root, a little rue, and blend with stock and vinegar then mix in a little defritum for colour and pour this [mixture] into the pan. Let it boil three times, remove [from the fire] and sprinkle over it a very little pepper.
For the modern Redaction see: Gourd Antipasto.

2. Aliter cucurbitas iure colocasorium: cucurbitas coques ex aqua in modum colocasiorum. teres piper, cuminum, rutam, suffundes acetum, liquamen, temperabis in caccabum, cui adicies ‹oleum modicum› et eas cucurbitas incisas, expressas in ius mittes ut ferveant. amulo obligas, piper asparges et inferes.

2. Gourds Cooked as Broad Beans: Boil the gourd in water, that was used for broad beans. Mix pepper, cumin and rue and sprinkle with vinegar and stock. Simmer on the fire and add a little olive oil. Add to the pan the chopped and drained gourds. Heat. Thicken with starch, sprinkle with pepper, and serve.
For the modern Redaction see: Gourds Cooked as Broad Beans.

3. Cucurbitas more Alexandrino: elixatas cucurbitas exprimis, sale asparges, in patina compones. teres piper, cuminum, coriandri semen, mentam viridem, laseris radicem. suffundes acetum. adicies caryotam, nucleum, teres. melle, aceto, liquamine, defrito et oleo temperabis, et cucurbitas perfundes. cum ferbuerint, piper asparges et inferes.

3. Alexandrine Squash: Boil the gourds and squeeze them [dry]. Sprinkle with salt, ground pepper, cumin, coriander seed, green mint and a little laser root. Pour vinegar over [them] then add some nuts and dates and grind. Blend with honey, vinegar and stock, defritum, and olive oil. Pour over the gourds and when brought to the boil sprinkle with pepper and serve.
For the modern Redaction see: Alexandrine Squash.

4. Aliter cucurbitas elixatas: ex liquamine, oleo, mero.

4. Another: Stewed Gourds: Stew in stock, oil and unmixed wine.
For the modern Redaction see: Stewed Gourds.

5. Aliter cucurbitas frictas: oenogaro simplici et pipere.

5. Another: Fried Gourds: [Serve] in a plain wine sauce with pepper.
For the modern Redaction see: Fried Gourds.

6. Aliter cucurbitas elixatas et frictas: in patina compones, cuminatum superfundes, modico oleo super adiecto. fervere facies et inferes.

6. Another: Gourds, Stewed and Fried: Put [boiled gourds] in a pan. Sprinkle cumin [over them] with a little olive oil poured on top. Cook and serve.
For the modern Redaction see: Gourds, Stewed and Fried.

7. Aliter cucurbitas frictas tritas: piperem, ligusticum, cuminum, origanum, cepam, vinum, liquamen et oleum. amulo obligabis in patina, et inferes.

7. Another: Gourds, Fried and Sliced: [Season with] pepper, lovage, cumin, oregano, onion, wine, stock and olive oil. Add starch to the pan to thicken and serve.
For the modern Redaction see: Purée of Squash.

8. Aliter cucurbitas cum gallina: duracina, tubera, piper, careum, cuminum, silfi, condimenta viridia, mentam, apium, coriandrum, puleium, caryotam, mel, vinum, liquamen, oleum et acetum.

8. Another: Gourds with Chicken: [Place the gourds and chicken in a pan then add] apricots, truffles, pepper, caraway, cumin, silphium, fresh herbs, mint, celery, coriander, pennyroyal, dates, honey, wine, olive oil and vinegar.
For the modern Redaction see: Gourds with Chicken.

Sil montanum, silfi, mentam siccam, acetum, liquamen.

Citron: [Dress with] mountain saxifrage, silphium, dried mint, vinegar and liquamen.
For the modern Redaction see: Citron.

1. Cucumeres rasos, sive ex liquamine, sive ex oenogaro: sine ructu et gravitudine teneriores senties.

1. Peeled Cucumbers: [Cook peeled cucumbers] in stock or wine sauce. The cucumbers will be tender and not cause flatulence or heaviness.
For the modern Redaction see: Braised Cucumbers.

2. Aliter cucumeres rasos: elixabis cum cerebellis elixis, cumino et melle modico, apii semen, liquamine et oleo. ovis obligabis, piper asparges et inferes.

2. Peeled Cucumbers, Another Way: Peel the cucumbers and boil them with a small quantity of [cooked] brains, cumin, a little honey, celery seed, stock, and olive oil. Thicken with eggs, sprinkle with pepper and serve.
For the modern Redaction see: Peeled Cubumbers, Another Way.

3. Aliter cucumeres: piper, puleium, mel vel passum, liquamen et acetum. interdum et silfi accedit.

3. Cucumbers, Another Way: [Cook with] pepper, pennyroyal, honey or passum, stock and vinegar. Occasionally silphium is added.
For the modern Redaction see: Cucumber with Fennel Seed.

Piper, puleium, mel vel passum, liquamen, acetum. interdum et silfi accedit.

[Cook with] pepper, pennyroyal, honey or passum, stock and vinegar. Occasionally silphium is added..
For the modern Redaction see: Water and Honey Melons

Malvas minores +degrano+ ex liquamine, oleo, aceto. malvas maiores in oenogaro, piper, liquamine, caroeno vel passo.

Serve smaller mallows with liquamen, olive oil and vinegar. Larger mallow [leaves] are cooked in wine sauce, pepper, liquamen, and caroenum or passum
For the modern Redaction see: Malvas.

1. Cymas: cuminum, salem, vinum vetus, oleum. si voles, addes piper et ligusticum, mentam, rutam, coriandrum, folia coliculorum, liquamen, vinum, oleum.

1. Cabbages: [Prepared with] cumin, salt, aged wine and olive oil. If you prefer, add pepper, lovage, mint, rue, coriander, and the leaves of young stalks , and [cook in] stock, wine and oil
For the modern Redaction see: Cabbage Shoots.

2. Aliter: coliculos elixatos mediabis, summa foliarum teres cum coriandro, cepa, cumino, piper, passo vel caroeno et oleo modico.

2. Another Way: Cut boiled stalks in half and mix the most tender leaves with coriander, onion, cumin, pepper, passum or caroenum, and a little olive oil.
For the modern Redaction see: Stalks, Another Way, I.

3. Aliter: coliculi elixati in patina compositi condiuntur liquamine, oleo, mero, cumino. piper asparges, porrum, cuminum, coriandrum viridem super concides.

3. Another Way: Boiled stalks are placed in a pan, [and moistened] with stock, oil, unmixed wine, and cumin. Sprinkle with pepper and chop chives, cumin, coriander leaves over it.
For the modern Redaction see: Stalks, Another Way, II.

4. Aliter: coliculi conditi, ut supra, cum elixis porris coquantur.

4. Another Way: Prepare the stalks as above and cook with boiled leeks.
For the modern Redaction see: Stalks, Another Way, III.

5. Aliter: coliculos condies ut supra, admisces olivas virides et simul ferveant.

5. Another Way: [Prepare and] season as above, but mix with green olives and heat together.
For the modern Redaction see: Stalks, Another Way, IV.

6. Aliter: coliculis conditis ut supra superfundes alicam elixam cum nucleis et uva passa. piper asparges.

6. Another Way: Prepare and season the stalks as above, cover them with boiled spelt mixed with pine nuts and raisins. Sprinkle with pepper [and serve].
For the modern Redaction see: Stalks, Another Way, V.

1. Porros maturos fieri: pugnum salis, aquam et oleum: mixtum facies et ibi coques et eximes. cum oleo, liquamine, mero et inferes.

1. Well Matured Leeks: [Cook with] a fistful of salt in water and olive oil. Remove and serve with olive oil, liquamen, and unmixed wine.
For the modern Redaction see: Porros Maturos Fieri.

2. Aliter porros: opertos foliis coliculorum, et in prunis coques, ut supra, et inferes.

2. Leeks, Another Way: Wrap the leeks with young cabbage leaves and stem over hot coals. [Season] as above, and serve.
For the modern Redaction see: Boiled Leeks in Cabbage Leaf Salad.

3. Aliter porros: in aqua coctos, ut supra, et inferes.

3. Leeks, Another Way: Cook in water, as above, and serve.
For the modern Redaction see: Salad of Leeks Boiled with Juniper.

4. Aliter porros: ‹si› in aqua elixati erunt, fabae nondum conditae plurimum admisce conditurae, in qua eos manducaturus es.

4. Leeks, Another Way: If the leeks have been boiled in water, add a large quantity of unseasoned beans to the liquid [and cook them]. Serve with the sauce.
For the modern Redaction see: Salad of Leeks with Broad Beans.

1. Concides porrum, coriandrum, cuminum . . . uvam passam, farinam, et omnia in medullam mittes. ligabis et ita inferes ex liquamine, oleo et aceto.

1. [In a pot, place] sliced leeks, coriander, cumin, raisins and flour. Cook down to perfection and thicken [the sauce]. Serve [the beets] separately from the sauce, with olive oil and vinegar.
For the modern Redaction see: Beetroot with Leeks in Wine.

2. Aliter betas elixas: ex sinapi, oleo modico et aceto bene inferuntur.

2. Another: Stewed Beets: They are good served with mustard, a little olive oil and vinegar.
For the modern Redaction see: Another: Stewed Beets.

Holisera in fasciculum redacta ‹a› manu ex liquamine, oleo et mero bene inferuntur, vel cum piscibus assis.

Horse Parsley. Collect and tie the alexanders (horse parsley) into small bunches. They are good served raw with stock, oil and unmixed wine, or with grilled fish.
For the modern Redaction see: Horse Parsley.

1. Rapas sive napos elixatos exprimes, deinde teres cuminum plurimum, rutam minus, laser Parthicum, mel, acetum, liquamen, defritum et oleum modice. fervere facies et inferes.

1. Squeeze out the water from cooked turnips. [Place in a pan] then grind a generous quantity of cumin, less of rue, [add] Parthian laser, honey, vinegar, stock, defritum, and a little olive oil. Heat and serve.
For the modern Redaction see: Turnips

2. Aliter rapas sive napos: elixas, inferes. oleum superstillabis. si voles, acetum adde.

2. Turnips, Another Way: Boil and serve sprinkled with a few drops of olive oil. If desired, add vinegar.
For the modern Redaction see: Turnips, Another Way.

Raphanos cum piperato, ita ut piper cum liquamine teras.

Radishes with Pepper Sauce, grind [over] pepper and [mix with] liquamen.
For the modern Redaction see: Radishes with Pepper Sauce.

1. Holus molle ex holisatro: coctum ex aqua nitrata expressum concides minutum, et teres piper, ligusticum, satureiam siccam cum cepa sicca, liquamen, oleum et vinum.

1. Vegetable Purée with Alexanders: Cook them in water with soda. Press out any [excess] water and chop very finely. [Dress with a] mix of pepper, lovage, dried savory, dried onions, stock, oil and wine.
For the modern Redaction see: Vegetable Purée with Alexanders.

2. Aliter holus molle: apium coques ex aqua nitrata, exprimes et concides minutatim. in mortario teres piper, ligusticum, origanum, cepam, vinum, liquamen et oleum. coques in pultario, et sic apium commisces.

2. Vegetable Purée, Another Way: Boil celery in water with soda. Press and chop very finely. In a mortar, mix pepper, lovage, oregano, wine, stock and olive oil. Cook [the sauce] in a pan then mix with the celery [and serve].
For the modern Redaction see: Celery Purée.

3. Aliter holus molle ex foliis lactucarum cum cepis: coques ex aqua nitrata, expressa concides minutatim. in mortario teres piper, ligusticum, apii semen, mentam siccam, cepam, liquamen, oleum et vinum.

3. Another: Vegetable Purée with Lettuce Leaves and Onions: Boil [the lettuce and onion] in water with soda. Press them and chop finely. In mortar mix pepper, lovage, celery seed, dried mint, onion, stock, olive oil and vinegar. [Use the sauce to dress the vegetables.]
For the modern Redaction see: Vegetable Purée with Lettuce Leaves and Onions.

4. [Aliter:] Holus molle ne arescat, summa quaeque amputantur, et purgamenta et caules madefactos in aqua absinthi contegito.

4. [Another:] So that vegetable puree will keep. Cut off the top leaves, rinse the remaining leaves in water and moisten the stalks in wormwood water.

Liquamine, oleo, aceto a manu vel in patina piper, cumino, bacis lentisci.

Country Herbs [are prepared raw] as a salad with liquamen, olive oil and vinegar, or stewed with pepper, cumin, and mastic berries.
For the modern Redaction see: Country Herbs.

Urticum feminam, sole in ariete posito, adversus aegritudinem sumes, si voles.

When the sun is in the sign of Aries, female nettles may be taken against illness.
For the modern Redaction see: Nettles.

1. Intuba ex liquamine et oleo modico +medere+ cepa concisa. pro lactucis vero hieme intuba ex embammate vel melle et aceto acri.

1. Endive is served with liquamen, a little olive oil, and chopped onion. Endive may be substituted for lettuce in winter in a dressing or [with] honey and sharp vinegar.
For the modern Redaction see: Endive.

2. Lactucas cum oxyporio et aceto et modico liquamine.

2. Serve lettuce with oxyporum, vinegar and a little liquamen.
For the modern Redaction see: Lettuce.

3. Ad digestionem et inflationem et ne lactucae laedant: cuminum unc. II, gingiber unc. I, rutae viridis unc. I, dactilorum pinguium scripulos XII, piperis unc. I, mellis unc. IX, cuminum aut Aethiopicum aut Syriacum aut Libycum. tundes cuminum et postea infundes in aceto. cum siccaverit, postea melle omnia comprehendes. cum necesse fuerit, dimidium cochlearum aceto et liquamine modico misces aut post cenam dimidium cochlearem accipies.

3. An aid to digestion and a preventative against flatulence so that lettuce will not harm you. 60g of cumin, 30g of ginger, 30g of green rue, 16g of plump dates, 30g of pepper, 270g of honey. The cumin should either be Ethiopian, or Syrian or Lybian. Crush the cumin then mix with vinegar. [Drain] and when it has dried, blend all the ingredients with the honey. When required, mix half a spoonful with vinegar and liquamen and take half a spoonful after dinner.
For the modern Redaction see: An Aid to Digestion.

1. Carduos: liquamen, oleo et ovis concisis.

1. Cardoons: [Dress with] liquamen, olive oil and chopped egg.
For the modern Redaction see: Artichokes with Egg.

2. Lactucas cum oxyporio et aceto et modico liquamine.

2. Cardoons, Another Way: Grind rue, mint, coriander and fennel — all fresh. Add pepper, lovage, honey, stock and oil.
For the modern Redaction see: Artichokes with Herbs.

3. Aliter carduos elixos: piper, cuminum, liquamen et oleum.

3. Another: Boiled Cardoons: [Dress with] pepper, cumin, stock and olive oil.
For the modern Redaction see: Artichokes with Spiced Sauce.

1. Sphondyli fricti ex oenogaro simplici.

1. Parsnips, fried [and served] in a plain wine sauce.
For the modern Redaction see: Fried Parsnips.

2. Aliter: sphondyli elixi ex sale, oleo, mero, coriandro viridi conciso et piper integro.

2. Another Way: Boil parsnips with salt, oil, unmixed wine, chopped coriander leaves and whole peppercorns.
For the modern Redaction see: Parsnips, Another Way.

3. Aliter: sphondylos elixos perfundes amulato infra scripto: apii semen, rutam, mel, piper teres, passum, liquamen et oleum modice. amulo obligas, piper asparges et inferes.

3. Another Way: Coat boiled parsnips with a thick sauce made from: celery seed, rue, honey, pepper, passum, stock and a little olive oil. Thicken with starch, season with pepper and serve.
For the modern Redaction see: Parsnips, Another Way II.

4. Aliter sphondylos: teres cuminum, rutam, liquamen, caroenum modice, oleum, coriandrum viridem et porrum. et sphondylos inferes pro salso.

4. Parsnips Another Way: Grind cumin and rue with liquamen, a little coroenum, olive oil, fresh coriander and chives. Serve in place of salt fish.
For the modern Redaction see: Parsnips, Another Way III.

5. Aliter: sphondylos elixatos praedurabis, mittes in caccabum oleum, liquamen, piper. passum colorabis et obligas.

5. Another Way: Take parboiled parsnips and stew in olive oil, stock and pepper. Colour them [with a little coroenum], thicken [with starch and serve].
For the modern Redaction see: Parsnips, Another Way IV.