How to make 11 of the royal family's favorite meals at home (2024)

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The Queen serves scones at her Buckingham Palace garden parties every summer.

According to the royal pastry chefs, the Queen's scones are usually served with sultanas in them.

Here's the full recipe, shared on the royal family's official Instagram account:

Ingredients:

• 500g plain flour
• 28g baking powder
• 94g butter
• 86g sugar
• two whole eggs
• 40ml butter milk
• 100g sultanas — a type of raisin (cover in hot water and leave to soak for 30 minutes)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180 C.
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, butter and sugar together in a bowl, until a crumb is formed.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together.
4. Add the liquid to the crumb mixture.
5. Continue to mix the dough, until it is smooth.
6. (Optional) Add the sultanas, and mix until evenly distributed.
7. Remove the dough from the bowl, flatten the dough and cover.
8. Leave to rest for approximately 30 minutes.
9. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 2.5 cm and cut to desired shape.
10. Rest the scones for another 20 minutes.
11. Gently egg the top of the scones.
12. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
13. Cool before serving with jam and clotted cream.

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Prince Charles, patron of the Specialty Cheesemakers Association, enjoys cheesy baked eggs.

Here's the full recipe, shared by Clarence House chefs on Instagram:

Ingredients:

• 100g wilted spinach
• one cherry tomato or sundried tomatoes
• 35g strong soft cheese
• one egg
• 80ml double cream
• 15g grated hard cheese
• fresh basil leaves — torn
• (optional) charcuterie

Method:

1. Butter a small ovenproof dish and line with wilted spinach, making a small well in the center.
2. Place the cherry tomato (quartered) or the sundried tomato (chopped) on top of the spinach.
3. Dot the cheese around the dish amongst the tomatoes. Optional — add any charcuterie at this point.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Crack the egg into the center of the spinach.
6. Pour the double cream over the egg — avoid breaking the yolk.
7. Sprinkle with grated hard cheese.
8. Place in a hot oven (180 C) for between eight and ten minutes.
9. Let it stand for a few minutes before eating.

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The Queen's former chef Darren McGrady said Her Majesty is a big fan of chocolate biscuit cake.

"This chocolate biscuit cake is Her Royal Majesty the Queen's favorite afternoon tea cake by far," McGrady told Today Food.

"This cake is probably the only one that is sent into the royal dining room again and again until it has all gone."

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon butter, for greasing the pan
• eight ounces rich tea biscuits or sweet cookies
• four oz. unsalted butter, softened
• four oz. granulated sugar
• four oz. dark chocolate
• one egg

Frosting:

• eight oz.dark chocolate, for coating
• one oz. chocolate, for decoration

Method:

1. Lightly grease a 6-inch-by-2½-inch cake ring with the butter and place on a tray on a sheet of parchment paper.
2. Break each of the biscuits into almond-size pieces by hand and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar until the mixture starts to lighten.
4. Melt the four ounces of the dark chocolate and add to the butter mixture, stirring constantly.
5. Add the egg and beat to combine.
6. Fold in the biscuit pieces until they are all coated with the chocolate mixture.
7. Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake ring. Try to fill all of the gaps on the bottom of the ring because this will be the top when it is unmolded.
8. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least three hours.
9. Remove the cake from the refrigerator and let it stand.
10. Meanwhile, melt the eight ounces of dark chocolate in a double boiler or saucepan on the stovetop over low heat. Slide the ring off the cake and turn it upside down onto a cake wire.
11. Pour the melted chocolate over the cake and smooth the top and sides using a palette knife.
12. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature.
13. Carefully run a knife around the bottom of the cake where the chocolate has stuck it to the cake wire and lift it onto a tea plate.
14. Melt the remaining one ounce of chocolate and use to decorate the top of the cake.

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McGrady demonstrated how to make Prince Harry and Prince William's childhood favorite crispy chicken and mac and cheese.

McGrady, who worked as a personal chef to Princess Diana after leaving his post at Buckingham Palace, shared the tutorial on his YouTube channel.

"All you need for a perfect roast chicken is chicken thighs, and season them with salt," McGrady said.

After putting the chicken in the oven, the chef demonstrated how to make the mac and cheese.

"It's so easy to make from home, all you need to put in there is butter, flour, milk, cream, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and salt," he said. "Don't tell me you still use that packet mix."

For the full tutorial, follow McGrady's instructions on YouTube.

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There's an official Buckingham Palace birthday cupcake recipe.

The recipe below was shared by royal chefs to mark the Queen's 94th birthday back in April:

Ingredients for the cake sponges (serves approximately 15):

• 15g vinegar
• 300ml milk
• 50ml vegetable oil
• 60g butter (melted and cool)
• two eggs
• 5ml of vanilla essence
• 250g of self-raising flour
• 75g of cocoa powder
• 300g caster sugar
• 10g bicarbonate of soda
• 100g white chocolate chips
• cupcake cases

Ingredients for the buttercream topping:

• 90g of high percentage dark chocolate
• 100g butter
• 125g icing sugar

Cake sponge method:

1. Preheat the oven to 150 C
2. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and bicarbonate of soda into a mixing bowl.
3. Whisk the eggs in a separate jug, with the vanilla essence, melted butter, oil, milk and vinegar.
4. Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry mixture, little by little.
5. Ensure the batter is smooth with no lumps.
6. Finally add the chocolate chips (alternatives could be nuts, dried fruit.)
7. Lay the cupcake cases onto a tray.
8. Use a metal spoon to equally divide the mixture into the cases.
9. Bake for around 15-18 minutes, take out of the oven when golden and springy on touch.
10. Leave to cool.

Buttercream icing method:

1. Cream the sugar and butter together, until light and creamy.
2. Add in the warm melted chocolate.
3. If you have a piping bag to hand, pipe the icing on the top of cakes for decoration (otherwise gently use a teaspoon or small spatula to ice).

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Royal spiced Easter biscuits make for a yummy quarantine snack.

Although specified as an Easter recipe, these cookies can be made to fit any occasion or time of year — simply change the shape and the decorative ingredients to something more fitting.

"The Royal pastry chefs are excited to share their 'Spiced Easter Biscuits' recipe with you to enjoy over the Easter weekend," a spokesperson for the royal family wrote on Instagram back in April.

"Chefs hats at the ready, let us see your creations by tagging #RoyalBakes!" they added.

Here's the full recipe:

Biscuit base:

• 350g plain flour
• 5g bicarbonate of soda
• 10g ground ginger
• 5g cinnamon
• 125g unsalted butter
• 175g light soft brown sugar
• one egg
• 60g golden syrup

Frosting:

• two egg whites
• 600g icing sugar
• food colouring of your choice

Biscuit Method

1. Preheat the oven to 170 C / 340 F.
2. Mix together the flour, bicarbonate of soda and spices in a bowl.
3. Add the diced butter and mix until a crumb texture.
4. Add the sugar.
5. Once all of the above is combined, add the egg and golden syrup.
6. Mix until a dough is formed.
7. Roll the dough to a thickness of 5mm.
8. Use biscuit cutters or a paper pattern to cut into desired shape.
9. Place the biscuits on a non-stick mat, or parchment paper and bake on the middle shelf for 12-15 minutes.
10. Bake until the biscuits maintain their shape when touched and are golden in colour.
11. Cool completely before icing.

Frosting Method:

1. Add one egg white to 600g of icing sugar and beat until smooth.
2. The frosting should pipe smoothly and be able to hold when piped as a line.
3. To cover all the biscuits with icing add extra egg white to thin the mixture.
4. Decorate and enjoy!

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It can be Christmas all year round with Markle's almond spiced holiday co*cktail recipe.

Here's the recipe in full, shared by Markle in an interview with Grazia:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups unsweetened almond milk (you can make your own by blending raw almonds with milk and straining it)
• one tsp of cinnamon + 1 tsp cardamom + 1tsp of powdered ginger
• 1/2 tsp of clove
• 6-8 dried dates soaked in water
• your favorite bourbon
• cinnamon sticks for garnish.

Method:

1. Blend all ingredients (except the alcohol) in a powerful blender and then move to a small saucepan.
2. Heat at a low temperature until heated and then add 4-6 oz into the pot depending on your friends' palates.
3. Pour each drink and garnish with a cinnamon stick. If you prefer this drink cold, then omit the heating and shake it hard in a co*cktail shaker and serve in champagne glasses with a cinnamon/sugar rim on the glass.

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The popular Victoria sponge cake was named after Queen Victoria, and the recipe is still used by royal chefs today.

Along with scones, the tasty treat is served at the Queen's garden parties every summer.

Here's the full recipe, provided by Buckingham Palace chefs:

Ingredients for the sponge:

• 3 eggs
• 150g caster sugar
• 150g unsalted butter
• 150g sieved self-raising flour
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla essence
• 100g jam (strawberry or raspberry)

Ingredients for the buttercream:

• 150g softened unsalted butter
• 220g sieved icing sugar
• 1/3 vanilla pod or vanilla essence

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180C (375F, gas mark 4).
2. Grease and line two 8 inch cake tins (if you only own one tin, you can bake the sponge and slice in half).
3. Cream the caster sugar, vanilla essence and softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
4. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs.
5. Gradually add the beaten eggs, a little at a time, to avoid the mixture curdling.
6. Sieve the flour and fold into the mixture.
7. Divide the cake mix between the two cake tins and smooth.
8. Place on the middle shelf of the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the cake appears golden brown.
9. Insert a skewer and ensure it comes out clean.
10. Remove the sponges from their tins and leave to cool.
11. To make the buttercream, cream the softened butter with the sieved icing sugar and seeds from the vanilla pod (or vanilla essence).

To assemble the cake:

1. Ensure that both sponges are completely cold before spreading a layer of jam onto the surface of one sponge.
2. Spread a thick layer of buttercream on top of the jam (if you prefer this can be done first).
3. Gently place the second sponge on top and gently press down.
4. Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve with a pot of fresh English tea!

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The duch*ess of Sussex has been a fan of chicken adobo for years.

Markle shared her recipe for the chicken dish back in 2012, according to Hello! Magazine.

"I enjoy making slow-cooked food on Sundays, like Filipino-style chicken adobo," she said.

"It's so easy — combine garlic, soy (or Bragg Liquid Aminos), vinegar, maybe some lemon and let the chicken swim in that sauce until it falls off the bone in a Crock Pot."

Here's how to recreate Markle's instructions, according to Hello! Magazine:

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1.3 kg chicken cut into pieces
• 1 large sliced onion
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 2/3 cups soy sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• one bay leaf
• one lemon (optional)

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown.
2. Remove the chicken and add onions and garlic to the oil, cooking until the onions brown.
3. Add the remaining ingredients into the skillet, put the chicken back into the mixture and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat, cover the pan and let the dish simmer for about 40 minutes or untilthe chicken is tender.

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Make banana bread with Markle's two secret ingredients.

The duch*ess hasn't shared the exact recipe for her version of banana bread, but there are two special ingredients she uses that you can implement in your own: chocolate chips and ginger.

Insider's Nasha Smith tried the ingredients in her own recipe, and the results looked pretty tasty.

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