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10 Recipes That Have the Kate Middleton Royal Seal of Approval

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We can’t all live in a palace and wear a tiara, but we can steal a few secrets from Kate Middleton’s diet. Yep, her royal glow definitely has something to do with her beauty routine, but her healthy go-to dishes (plenty of lean protein and raw veggies) lend a helping hand. But don’t worry, it’s not all rabbit food—the Duchess likes cheese and dessert like the rest of us.

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Chickpea and Vegetable Coconut Curry

Her takeout of choice (while binging GoT).

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Overnight Oats

The Duchess purportedly eats oatmeal and berries to combat morning sickness. Oats = tummy settling.

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Apple Chutney

Middleton whipped up a batch of her grandmother’s recipe for the queen during her first royal family Christmas.

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Pan-Fried Cod with Swiss Chard

To slim down, Kate reportedly sticks to the Dukan Diet. Nothing crazy, just lean proteins, veggies and whole grain bread.

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15-Minute Gazpacho

According to insiders, the Duchess maintains her size-six figure by eating this cold tomato soup—and plenty of other raw veggies.

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Salmon Carpaccio

Kate’s all about that seafood life: Her wedding menu included a starter of marinated salmon, crab and langoustines.

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Sheet Pan Eggs with Smoked Salmon

She’s been spotted buying Kellogg’s cereal (for the kiddos), and saving the smoked salmon for herself.

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Shrimp Risotto

The royal family's chef Enrico Derflingher often opts for "Queen Victoria Risotto," made with shrimp, Parmesan and Italian sparkling wine.

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9.

Burrata Pizza Pie

According to an insider, Kate couldn’t get enough pizza during her second pregnancy. Top of the list: prosciutto pie.

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10.

Sticky Toffee Pudding

She might live in a palace, but Kate’s favorite dessert is surprisingly humble (but downright delicious).


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From 2017 to 2019 Heath Goldman held the role of Food Editor covering food, booze and some recipe development, too. Tough job, eh?