That's a modern Italian cookery book. The cuisine of Italy has changed out of all recognition in the past 2000 years. Ancient Romans had none of the new wor

That's a modern Italian cookery book. The cuisine of Italy has changed out of all recognition in the past 2000 years. Ancient Romans had none of the new world ingredients which are staples of modern Italian cuisine: tomatoes, courgettes, pepper, maize, potatoes. Nor did they have aubergines or basil despite their trade with India. We have absolutely no problem translating the original recipes, which are in Latin. The only ambiguity is in ingredient quantities and cooking times, but any competent cook is able to figure those out.