After the first Crusade (or others), did returning crusaders have a hankering for food they encountered in their journey? Did the European diet change at all or was it largely unaffected?

by DeadlyAssHollows
WelfOnTheShelf

Sometimes, yes! This is a pretty big topic and much more can be said, but I answered a previous question that will hopefully be helpful:

Did the Crusaders Bring Back New Foods or Cooking Methods to Europe?