Robert May (cook)

Robert May
Born1588
Wing, Buckinghamshire, England
Diedin or after 1664
OccupationChef

Robert May (1588 – in or after 1664[1]) was an English professional chef who trained in France and worked in England.[2][3] He is best known for writing and publishing the 1660 cookbook The Accomplisht Cook. It was the first major book of English recipes, and contains instructions for many soups and broths, as well as recipes for both sweet and savoury pies.

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