The unusual recipes on Meghan Markle’s Thanksgiving table that she swore were fit for a ‘queen’

With Thanksgiving only a week away, everyone is starting to prep for the big meal, including Meghan Markle – at least, she was 10 years ago.

In an unearthed post from The Tig archives, her now-defunct lifestyle blog, Meghan offered three recipes for the holiday to her loyal readers.

And, according to a 2014 Meghan, the menu will leave you ‘the King or Queen of happy bellies & full hearts.’

The recipes, which The Suits star admitted were given to her by ‘Clean Team’ Dr. Alejandro Junger & Dhru Purohit, included a delicious main, salad and healthy dessert.

The British Royal Family member, who married Prince Harry in May 2018, began the post by explaining that she ‘loves’ turkey, but sometimes it’s not always fitting for entertaining a small group. 

‘I love a brined, stuffed and roasted turkey as much as anyone, but if you’re just cooking for two, maybe a smaller bird is more up your alley – and coupled with a beautiful side and a delicious dessert, you will be The King or Queen of happy bellies & full hearts,’ Meghan wrote in the introduction.

She called their recipes ‘gobble gobble good cooking,’ and even wrote that there’s no ‘carb coma aftermath’ to the dishes, since they’re ‘clean eats.’

The first recipe that Meghan highlighted was an oven roasted chicken breast complete with mushroom and leek gravy – a bit of a different take on a traditional turkey.

In an unearthed post from The Tig archives, her now-defunct lifestyle blog, Meghan Markle offered three recipes for the holiday to her loyal readers.

According to a 2014 Markle, the menu will leave you ‘the King or Queen of happy bellies & full hearts’

She called their recipes ‘gobble gobble good cooking,’ and even wrote that there’s no ‘carb coma aftermath’ to the dishes, since they’re ‘clean eats’

She writes that the recipe will serve two people, and it’s quite straightforward – all it takes is 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes in the oven.

To jazz up the chicken, the recipe called mostly for greens and garnishes like leeks, chopped thyme and chopped parsley.  

‘Mushrooms have been shown to boost vitamin D levels, heighten immunity and make a delicious gravy when combined with sautéed leeks and fragrant herbs,’ Meghan wrote about the delicious main course.

‘This would make a great meal anytime of the year, but it’s also a wonderful alternative to a traditional Thanksgiving turkey, in case you didn’t get a free-range turkey this year,’ she added.

And, interestingly enough, Meghan was roasting a chicken when Prince Harry proposed to her in 2017.  

Next up on the menu was a roasted acorn squash wedge salad, which was made with a sunflower sauce.

This salad also served two, and took a whopping 45 minutes total time to prep and cook.

However, Meghan assured readers that it was a ‘great way to enjoy some of the last fall greens.’

Interestingly enough, Markle was roasting a chicken when Prince Harry proposed to her in 2017

This salad also served two, and took a whopping 45 minutes total time to prep and cook

The first recipe that Markle highlighted was an oven roasted chicken breast complete with mushroom and leek gravy – a bit of a different take on a traditional turkey

But if you can’t get fresh lettuce, you could also use ‘healthier mixed greens’ or even the squash and sauce by itself.  

‘Sunflowers are high in vitamin E (the body’s primary fat-soluble antioxidant), magnesium and selenium, and this delicious sauce has many uses, so don’t be surprised if it becomes a regular in your kitchen,’ she explained.

And of course, you can’t skip dessert on Thanksgiving, so the ‘Clean Team’ gave a recipe for almond butter bites.

‘These protein packed little treats are not only delicious and taste like dessert, but they’re easy to whip up,’ Meghan wrote.

‘They keep for a long time and are great to take with you on all of your adventures. Nourishing and hunger satiating, these truffles make a great breakfast, post-workout snack, mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or dessert,’ she continued.

The American Riviera Orchard founder admitted that they were better than eating ‘processed candy.’  

‘You can even dip them in chocolate and give them as a beautiful gift,’ she typed at the time.

‘And instead of snacking on processed candy this Thanksgiving, use these goodies as a yummy, clean alternative.’

And of course, you can’t skip dessert on Thanksgiving, so the ‘Clean Team’ gave a recipe for almond butter bites

And, although Markle’s blog The Tig is now dissolved, the mom-of-two is now planning to get back into the lifestyle space with the launch of her brand American Riviera Orchard 

These yummy treats don’t even require any time in the oven, either, as you simply combine the ingredients together in a bowl and roll them into one-ounce balls.

Once they’re on a plate, you can put them in the fridge or freezer to ‘firm them up.’

And, although Meghan’s blog is now dissolved, the mom-of-two is planning to get back into the lifestyle space with the launch of her brand American Riviera Orchard.

The company launched in March as she sent famous friends like Mindy Kaling and Kris Jenner jars of strawberry jam, but since then, the brand has seemingly gone silent. 

The jam was delivered in an aesthetically pleasing bowl of vibrant Sicilian lemons. 

However, Meghan has suffered several setbacks in her bid to trademark its name, and it’s unclear when its products will be brought to the public.