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East Midlands
Pork pies, Stilton, Bakewell puddings and Lincolnshire sausage
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A pastry, pork and cheese heartland, from Melton Mowbray raised pies to Derbyshire puddings and Lincolnshire herb sausage.
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Curated groupings of this region's traditions, from family kitchens to roadside stands.
East Midlands Home CookingEveryday cooking from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.25 recipes
Grandmother-Style East Midlands RecipesOld-fashioned family food: haslet, hot pots, fruit loaves and Sunday puddings.15 recipes
Derbyshire Food TraditionsPeak District farmhouse cooking, oatcakes, Bakewell baking and dales dairy.8 recipes
Nottinghamshire FoodCoalfield and Trent valley cooking, from mushy pea suppers to orchard puddings.5 recipes
Leicestershire Food TraditionsPork pie country: Melton Mowbray baking, Red Leicester and Stilton cooking.6 recipes
Lincolnshire Farmhouse CookingFenland and wolds food: sausages, haslet, plum bread and stuffed chine.10 recipes
Traditional Pies & BakingRaised pies, savoury pastry and the region's celebrated baking tradition.10 recipes
Pork & Sausage TraditionsPig-keeping country: sausages, haslet, chine, brawn and cured pork.6 recipes
Farmhouse & Rural FoodField, dairy and orchard cooking from East Midlands farms.14 recipes
Regional BreadsOatcakes, plum bread, cobs and griddle baking of the East Midlands.5 recipes
Tea-Time BakingBakewell tarts, curd tarts, biscuits and cakes for teatime.9 recipes
Pub & Inn FoodStilton, ale and game cooking from East Midlands pubs and inns.6 recipes
Heritage RecipesDocumented East Midlands dishes with real regional history.19 recipes
Forgotten East Midlands DishesRarely cooked dishes such as stuffed chine, brawn and old farmhouse puddings.11 recipes
Modern Local ClassicsRecent dishes that have become part of local food life.10 recipes
Market & Local FoodMarket-stall food, butchers' counters and local produce from across the East Midlands.7 recipesSub-regions
Cuisines within East Midlands
East Midlands is not one kitchen. These sub-regions cook with their own ingredients, techniques and signature dishes.
DerbyshirePeak District farmhouse food, oatcakes, Bakewell baking and dales dairy cooking.Coming soon
LeicestershireMelton Mowbray pork pies, Stilton and Red LeicesterComing soon
LincolnshireLincolnshire sausage, plum bread, haslet and stuffed chineComing soonNorthamptonshireShoe-town and farmland cooking: hearty pies, hocks, seasonal vegetables and cottage baking.Coming soon
NottinghamshireBramley apples, mansfield bakery food and cob sandwichesComing soon
RutlandEngland's smallest county: farmhouse suppers, game, Stilton-country dairy and village-inn cooking.Coming soonTraditional dishes
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