Though not a true recipe book, the text includes detailed instructions for making at least one Byzantine specialty (), using whipped egg whites, and a beef stew using honey, vinegar and spices. Preparations are described in more cursory terms for a number of other foods.
Although not a genuine cookbook, the text provides comprehensive guidelines for preparing at least one Byzantine delicacy, utilizing whipped egg whites, as well as a beef stew employing honey, vinegar, and spices. Preparations are briefly outlined for several other dishes.