You Don't Need a Royal Budget To Try These Easy Meghan Markle Recipes

Meghan Markle (Meghan, Duchess of Sussex) seems to be living her absolute best life in Montecito—between the flowing wine, a robust garden, chickens, and delicious food. Now, she's sharing her culinary secrets in her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. As the title suggests, the show is nothing but love and authenticity that's as refreshing as it is endearing.

During the wholesome series, the Suits alum invites her friends and a number of chefs to share tips on hosting and cooking, with a few crafts sprinkled into the mix. Meghan has a genuine and charming quality about her that makes her culinary endeavors a joy to watch—even for people who avoid the kitchen like the plague.

In episode six of With Love, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex said, "I love feeding people. I think it's probably my love language." She added, "The only thing better than eating food is making food for someone and watching them eat it with delight."

Those sentiments are palpable during every dish and smile she shares with friends like Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer.

It's frustrating when chefs don't walk viewers through each step of replicating a delectable dish, but Meghan guides her viewers at every turn. The best part? Most are simple enough for even the worst cook to manage. Between single-skillet spaghetti and salt-baked branzino, here are the easiest Meghan Markle recipes from With Love, Meghan.

1. "Hello, Honey!"—Single-Skillet Spaghetti

For anyone living in the New York City area, like Meghan's friend Daniel Martin, her single-skillet spaghetti recipe is a total game-changer.

Copycat Ingredients:

• Dry pasta
• Yellow and cherry tomatoes
• Kettle of water
• Salt
• Olive oil
• Basil
• Parmesan
• Finishing salt
• Kale
• Arugula
• Garlic
• Lemon
• Red chili flakes

Directions:

Meghan explained to Daniel that you prepare single-skillet pasta in one pan like a frittata. This allows the starch to stay in the pan, giving it a creamy consistency without using actual cream.

1. Chop the yellow and cherry tomatoes in half.
2. Boil a kettle of water.
3. Add the tomatoes to the skillet and turn the burner on.
4. Sprinkle in the salt and drizzle olive oil over it.
5. Chip some garlic and add it to the mix.
6. Add the dry pasta to the skillet before mixing in a generous amount of lemon zest.
7. Pour the boiled water on top so the noodles are slightly covered.
8. Let it all come to a boil, and place the lid on top of the skillet. Six minutes should do the trick. You'll notice that the moisture starts to evaporate as it boils, but it keeps the starchy texture.
9. Choose any chopped-up greens you want to include; Meghan opted for chard, kale, and arugula.
10. Add grated Parmesan and chili flakes before cooking the mixture for another 3-4 minutes without the lid until it's al dente.
11. For plating, add a little sauce to the bowl before scooping out the spaghetti. For extra flavor, add basil, more Parmesan, and finishing salt.

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2. "Welcome to the Party"—Frittata

Before Mindy Kaling joined the party, Meghan cooked her a frittata to enjoy for breakfast ahead of their party-planning adventure.df44d9eab23ea271ddde7545ae2c09ec

Copycat Ingredients:

• 8 to 12 eggs
• Cream or milk
• Pepper
• Onions, peppers, and zucchini (or substitute with your favorite veggies)
• Tomatoes on the vine
• Red peppers
• Salt
• Everything bagel seasoning
• Arugula
• Chèvre cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Meghan prepared a large pan of frittata, which requires ~8-12 eggs. Break them into a bowl and add the cream or milk.
3. After sprinkling in some pepper, give the mixture a whisk.
4. Chop the onions, peppers, and zucchini.
5. Toss the vegetables into the skillet with some olive oil. Let it simmer down on the stove.
6. Once the veggies soften, add in the egg and cream mixture.
7. Add marinated red peppers into the mix.
8. To top off the frittata, sprinkle in some everything bagel seasoning, coarsely chopped up arugula, and chèvre cheese.
9. After letting it set a bit on the stovetop, put it in the oven to bake for ~15-20 mins.

While it's not necessary for the frittata itself, Meghan slow-roasted tomatoes on the vine after adding some salt. She let them cook alongside the main dish. The Duchess of Sussex also sizzled up some bacon to go along with the meal before garnishing the dish with flower sprinkles for some purely decorative color.

3. "Two Kids from LA"—Baked Donuts

Knowing Chef Roy Choi's sweet tooth for donuts, Meghan baked him a few before he arrived. Much of this recipe involved Markle eyeing the ingredients she used.

Copycat Ingredients:

• Flour
• Sugar
• Butter
• 1 egg
• Buttermilk
• Honey or vanilla extract
• Ziplock bag
• Six-donut mold
• Powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Sift the flour.
3. Mix a small bowl of sugar and melted butter in a different bowl.
4. Add an egg and a cup of buttermilk to the liquid ingredients.
5. Meghan added a flavored ingredient that appears to be the honey harvested from the first episode, but vanilla also works.
6. Mix the flour and the wet ingredients, which you'll then add to a Ziplock bag.
7. Cut a triangle off one end of the Ziplock, and pipe the mix into a six-cavity donut mold.
8. Pop it in the oven for ~10 minutes.
9. While the donuts are baking, prepare the donut glaze with powdered sugar and buttermilk.
10. To finish off the donuts, dip them in the glaze and add flower sprinkles before the glaze sets. You can also use chocolate chips.

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4. "Love is in the Details"—Focaccia Bread

In the fourth episode, Meghan taught Delfina Figueras how to make focaccia bread, which her polo pal had been wanting to learn for a while. Markle noted that it's one of the easiest breads to whip up.

Focaccia Ingredients:

• 2 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil + additional to coat the pan and focaccia
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1-3 sprigs of rosemary leaves
• Flaky sea salt (to taste)

Get the full recipe directions here.

5. "Surprise and Delight"—Salt-Baked Branzino

Meghan apparently got the idea for salt-baked branzino after her children caught trout and she decided on an easy, hands-on way to cook the fish that would be fun for the kids. She swapped out trout for branzino when her friends Abigail Spencer and Kelly Zajfen joined her for the fifth episode of With Love, Meghan.

Salt-Baked Fish Ingredients: 

• 2 whole branzino, cleaned and gutted
• 8 cups coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 cup water
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 8 sprigs thyme + additional for garnishing
• 8 sprigs flat-leaf parsley + additional for garnishing
• 8 sprigs chives + additional for garnishing
• Flaky salt (to taste)
• Fresh herbs (garnishing)
• Chili oil or chili paste to taste (serving)

Get the full recipe directions here.

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6. "The Juice is Worth the Squeeze"—Plantain Chips

Every game night needs some snacks. While the taco bar that Meghan and local chef Ramon Velazquez put together had quite a few steps, the plantain chips she made before he arrived are super easy to recreate.

Plantain Ingredients:

• 2 large green plantains
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Ground cumin (to taste
• Chili lime salt
• Flaky sea salt (to taste)

Get the full recipe directions here.

7. "Elevating the Everyday"—Potstickers

Sharing a family recipe is just about the greatest honor someone can bestow on a friend in the kitchen. Meghan's long-time friend Vicky Tsai did just that when she showed Markle how to make her family's potstickers.

Potsticker Ingredients:

• 1 bunch Chinese chives
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 pack beef substitute
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
• Round dumpling wrapper packs

Dipping Sauce Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Pinch of white granulated sugar
• 1 to 2 green onions (minced)
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
• Chili oil (to taste)

Get the full recipe directions here.

8. "Feels Like Home"—Tomato Quiche

In the final episode, Meghan and Chef Alice Waters prepared a tomato quiche. Meghan appeared to be a bit starstruck when she invited the California chef who's credited with launching the farm-to-table movement and shaping California cuisine.

Copycat Ingredients:

• Eggs
• Heavy cream
• Milk
• Salt
• Basil leaves

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375.
2. Crack the eggs into a bowl.
3. Add the heavy cream, milk, and a sprinkle of salt before whisking it all together.
4. Markle already had her quiche crust ready, so you can use pre-made crust or find a recipe to make it from scratch. Add the egg and cream mixture along with thick slices of heirloom tomatoes that cover the whole quiche.
5. Place the quiche on the middle oven rack, and bake for about ~40 minutes.
6. When the quiche comes out, top it with a few basil leaves and make sure it's set.

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Meghan's Tips and Tricks in the Kitchen

Sun Tea

Another quick drink tip Meghan shared was her sun tea recipe, complete with dried hibiscus leaves. It's just what it sounds like: tea steeped in the sun!

To prepare her sun tea, Meghan put looseleaf tea into a silk tea bag. She added some dehydrated Myer lemon. The Duchess of Sussex also stressed the importance of using filtered water that she poured into a large mason jar.

The tea steeped with the heat of the sun for about two to three hours.

Homemade Dog Treats

Of course, Meghan couldn't forget the dog biscuits—because fluffy friends deserve all the treats, too.

First, Meghan measured 1/4 cup of oat flour, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, and 3/4 cup of whole-wheat flour. In another bowl, she combined the egg, 1/4 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1/2 cup xylitol-free, dog-friendly peanut butter. She then blended the dry and wet ingredients and mixed well until dough formed. Once the dough was rolled out, Meghan used an adorable dog bone cookie cutter, placed the treats onto a parchment-lined tray, and popped them into the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.