2-603: Moretum is an herb cheese spread that the Ancient Romans ate with bread. A typical moretum was made of herbs , fresh cheese , salt , oil , and vinegar . Optionally, different kinds of nuts could be added. The ingredients were crushed together in a mortar , for which the dish is named. A recipe can be found in the poem of the same name in the Appendix Vergiliana . De re rustica , book XII of Columella contains further recipes for moretum. The variant with pine nuts
4-868: Is considered to be a precursor of pesto . Spread (food) A spread is a food that is spread, generally with a knife, onto foods such as bread or crackers . Spreads are added to food to enhance the flavor or texture of the food, which may be considered bland without it. Butter and soft cheeses are typical spreads. A sandwich spread is a spreadable condiment used in a sandwich, in addition to more solid ingredients. Butter, mayonnaise , prepared mustard , and ketchup are typical sandwich spreads, along with their variants such as Thousand Island dressing , tartar sauce , and Russian dressing . Spreads are different from dips , such as salsa , which are generally not applied to spread onto food but have food dipped into them instead. Common spreads include dairy spreads (such as cheeses, creams , and butters, although
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