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.
This document provides detailed guidance on how to prepare a Byzantine dish using specific ingredients, such as whipped egg whites and a beef stew with honey, vinegar, and spices. Brief descriptions of how to prepare other foods are also provided.