Breakfast Recipes of Middle Earth
BY Alison Wiebe
From the cozy hobbit kitchens of the Shire to the tranquil feasting tables of Rivendell, we have gathered the ultimate breakfast recipes of Middle Earth—because no quest should begin on an empty stomach.
Journey to Middle Earth for a grand breakfast feast that starts in the peaceful Shire. Put a kettle on the fire and start your day with a variety dishes from the various cultures and races in Tolkien’s Middle Earth.
Enjoy the humble, earthy foods of the hobbits, the lush woodland inspired delicacies of the elves, and the hearty, rustic fare of dwarves and orcs. Visit the kingdoms of men to sample recipes from the fertile farmlands of Gondor and the rolling grasslands of Rohan. This lavish breakfast feast has more than enough to fill both first and second breakfast!
The Shire – Bacon Mushroom Breakfast Potatoes
A hearty breakfast skillet full of the hobbits’ favourite ingredients—mushrooms and potatoes—is a rustic and filling first or second breakfast dish.
Rohan – Buttermilk Rye Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
In the vast grasslands and plains of Rohan, crops of dark rye are the perfect source for this hearty buttermilk rye pancake recipe. Top with a sweet blueberry sauce and honeyed skyr for a decadent breakfast.
Mordor – Glazed Ham Steak with Oat Molasses “Maggoty” Bread
Even a fierce orc warrior needs to start the day with a filling breakfast. While they often supplement their diets with foods like old “maggoty bread”, a savoury glazed ham steak would satisfy their meat cravings before they charge into battle.
Gondor – Tomato and Feta Poached Eggs
A mediterranean inspired breakfast is perfect for the inhabitants of the white city of Minas Tirith. Sweet cherry tomatoes, poached eggs and crumbled feta served on toast are an elegant and filling first meal of the day.
Rivendell – Herbed Lamb Sausage with Green Sauce
Tender lamb sausage patties are served with a fresh green sauce made from the fragrant herbs gathered from the abundant Elvish gardens and served with a golden fried egg for this elven delicacy from Rivendell.
The Misty Mountains – Baked Oatmeal with Caramelized Apples
Deep in the cavernous Misty Mountains, the dwarves have worked up an appetite for this satisfying warm baked oatmeal. A sweet caramelized apple topping makes this hearty breakfast the ultimate reward for the hard-working dwarves.
