Cooking Techniques 7 Shire-Worthy Recipes for National Hobbit Day Today, on this very glorious National Hobbit Day (September 22 is both Frodo and Bilbo Baggins's birthday), take a tip from the inhabitants of Hobbiton and whip up an epic feast. Here, seven shire-worthy recipes perfect for celebrating like a Baggins: By F&W Editors Updated on May 23, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Line Klein Every avid Tolkien reader knows that hobbits have an insatiable appetite for food and drink and that “growing food and eating it occupied most of their time.” So today, on this very glorious National Hobbit Day (September 22 is both Frodo and Bilbo Baggins's birthday), take a tip from the inhabitants of Hobbiton and whip up an epic feast. Here, seven shire-worthy recipes perfect for celebrating like a Baggins: 1. Honey Tea CakeThis deeply flavored cake—perfect for unexpected guests like dwarves or elves—is made with buckwheat honey, which has a spicy molasses character. 2. Beef Hand PiesThese buttery, flaky, beef-filled mini pies are quick and impressive. 3. Roasted Wild MushroomsWild mushrooms roasted until golden make an incredibly easy side dish. (Just don’t steal from Farmer Maggot’s crop!) 4. Rabbit Stew with Olives and RosemaryWhile on their quest for the One Ring, Samwise Gamgee makes a rabbit stew for Frodo, using only a few fresh herbs to season the broth. This stew features the bright, herbaceous flavor of fresh rosemary. 5. Nutmeg ShortbreadBoring lembas bread has nothing on this rich, buttery shortbread. Nutmeg makes a scintillating addition. 6. Barbecued Leg of LambSince mutton is hard to find, this recipe is retooled for boneless leg of lamb. 7. Dirty PotatoesTo make this supersimple side dish, roast new potatoes until they're tender, then toss them with a black-olive puree. Savory Pies and TartsF&W's Best Potato RecipesHow to Make Homemade Cultured Butter Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit