Paula
A Middlesbrough home cook with years of experience cooking in schools, day centres and for family events.
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Recipes from Teesside and the North East
Proper family food, made our way
Northern Family Kitchen brings together recipes from four members of one extended family, from Middlesbrough and Redcar to South Shields. Expect familiar favourites, local dishes and more than one opinion on the “right” way to make them.
Our first family recipe: Paula's home-cooked Teesside parmo.
Family recipes
North East favourites
Different versions welcome
New recipes by email
Meet the cooks and tasters
Four people, four different food stories
Some of us cook for crowds, some bake with the grandchildren, and some are happiest discovering something completely new.
Chris
A Teesside dad of two who appreciates fish and chips but is always ready to try something adventurous.
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From our kitchens
Start with these family favourites
Paula's Parmo
Breaded chicken, creamy béchamel and plenty of melted cheese, the home-cooked version of a Teesside icon.
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Lynda's Panackelty
A slow-cooked North East comfort dish of corned beef, onions, carrots and sliced potatoes.
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