It’s one of our favorites, too!
Here’s the Dish Kate Middleton Loves to Cook
Updated Jul. 12, 2022
They may be royalty, but they are a family just the same, and Kate Middleton certainly loves to get her family around the dinner table. Especially if that means sharing a plate of spicy curry!
Yep, the Duchess of Cambridge absolutely loves the popular Indian dish. She has told numerous sources that curry is her go-to takeout food and also one she loves to cook at home. It was even her favorite dish to have during her first pregnancy, where she enjoyed a homemade vegetable curry dish made by close friends.
In an interview with BBC Radio One, Kate admitted to loving spicy food. Prince William, however, is not the biggest fan of spicy meals. In fact, he “struggles” with it. The Duke of Cambridge then replied saying that he’s “not so good with the spicy food.”
But that doesn’t stop them from ordering curry takeout. Yes, royalty can order takeout, but it isn’t delivered directly to the palace. Prince William said they typically have someone to go pick up the food.
When it comes to actually cooking curry, Kate loves to serve guests at her table. No, that doesn’t mean just sitting at the table with them, but actually serving them a delicious meal.
But…is it delicious? According to Prince William, maybe not. Kate admitted to a few chefs out to dinner one night that Prince William has to “put up with my cooking most of the time.” The Duke joked that her cooking is “the reason I’m so skinny!”
That’s OK, Kate: We’re not perfect cooks either, but that doesn’t ever stop us from trying. Which is why we are totally going to demolish this delicious plate of Chicken Vegetable Curry tonight, in honor of the Duchess’ go-to grub.
Curry Recipes You (and Kate) Will Love
Coconut Curry SoupEnjoy a taste of Thai cuisine with this coconut curry soup that needs just 20 minutes of prep time. Packed with chicken, vegetables and bold spices, it's a comforting and delicious dish for busy weeknights.
Quinoa Chickpea SaladDiscover how easy it is to create this nutritious and flavorful quinoa chickpea salad. Packed with nutritious ingredients, it's pretty much designed to be a minimal-effort weeknight meal.
Curry Chicken SaladCurry chicken salad is flavorful, creamy, and crunchy all at once. Although certain ingredients may seem like an odd combination, trust us—it's delicious.
Curried Lentil SoupCurry gives a different taste sensation to this chili-like soup. It’s delicious with a dollop of sour cream. My family welcomes it with open arms—and watering mouths. —Christina Till, South Haven, Michigan
Thai Curry SoupPacked with vegetables and protein, this Thai curry soup is an easy, flavorful dish that takes just 30 minutes to prep and cook.
Cauliflower & Tofu CurryCauliflower, garbanzo beans and tofu are each subtle on their own, but together they make an awesome base for curry. We have this recipe weekly because one of us is always craving it. —Patrick McGilvray, Cincinnati, Ohio
Caribbean Curried ChickenHaving grown up in the Virgin Islands, I've eaten my fair share of authentic curried chicken. This recipe hits the mark with big, bold flavors. It's delicious served over rice. —Sharon Gibson, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Sweet ‘n’ Sour Curry ChickenA little mango chutney goes a long way in adding a zesty twist to chicken. I also add some curry powder to give the dish flair. —Carol Conrad, Edmonton, Alberta
Coconut Curry ShrimpThis easy, flavorful coconut curry shrimp recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and cooks in a single pan.
Thai Red Curry ChickenI recreated a favorite red curry chicken dish from a restaurant, and now I cook it almost weekly for my family. On a busy night, frozen stir-fry veggies really speed things up. —Mary Shenk, DeKalb, Illinois
Peanut Butter Pork CurryFor an anniversary with my boyfriend, I cooked pork Asian style with peanut, coconut and curry flavors. Bonus: The butcher cubed the pork for me to save time. —Angela Robinson, Findlay, Ohio
Thai Red Curry Chicken & VegetablesThe key to this curry chicken is getting complex flavors without heaviness. For the veggies, I like colorful pea pods, sweet red peppers and water chestnuts. —David Dahlman, Chatsworth, California
Curried Chicken TurnoversWhenever I have leftover chicken, these turnovers are on the menu. The tasty secret is in the curry. —Laverne Kohut, Manning, Alberta
Garbanzo-Vegetable Green CurryMy son loves anything with coconut milk, so I always keep some on hand for weeknight meals like this one. For a milder version, I like to use red or yellow curry paste instead of green. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pork Chops with Tomato CurryThis hearty flavorful dish is great on cold winter nights. I love the sweetness of the apples, the heat of the curry and the bit of almond crunch.—Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Curried Chicken Meatball WrapsMy strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Letting everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these easy meatball wraps, topped with crunchy veggies and peanuts, sweet raisins, and a creamy dollop of yogurt. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Curried Rice & NoodlesAs the head cook at a girls camp, I have to make a vegetarian option for each meal. This one is a favorite! —Debbie Fleenor, Monterey, Tennessee
Curried Egg SaladA curry kick gives this egg salad big appeal. We love it when the weather gets warm. —Joyce McDowell, West Union, Ohio
Curried Chicken & Peach SaladThis is a very healthy and simple salad to make; even my non-cooking husband can whip it together in minutes. We’ve served this to friends over the years, and they always ask for the recipe. —Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida
Chickpea & Potato CurryI make chana masala, the classic Indian chickpea curry, in my slow cooker. First browning the onion, ginger and garlic really makes the sauce amazing. —Anjana Devasahayam, San Antonio, Texas
Originally Published: April 10, 2018
