Royal Wedding Party Recipes

Grande Champagne Cocktail

Toast the newlyweds with Bobby's colorful cocktail, made with a full bottle of champagne, orange liqueur, and fresh strawberries.

Recipe: Grande Champagne Cocktail

Pork stew in a slow cooker

Our pork stew recipe is a modern take on the 13th-century Anglo-Norman dish "mawmenny," made with chicken and pork, wine, spices, and toasted almonds.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Stew

Lamb cutlets with fennel and tomatoes

This hearty lamb dish is reminiscent of the exquisite rack of lamb served at the royal wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson in 1986.

Recipe: Rack of lamb with fennel and tomatoes

Green beans with parmesan

Sandra Lee's green beans are an American take on the French side dish served at Prince Andrew's wedding. Serve with lamb chops for a truly royal dish.

Recipe: Green beans with shaved parmesan

Risotto "Champagne"

Serve this elegant, delicate dish with a simple arugula salad for a romantic meal that William and Kate will love.

Recipe: Risotto with champagne, ham and asparagus

Shepherd's pie

It's said that British meat and potato pie was William's favorite childhood dish. No wonder: the pie is topped with mashed potatoes and melted cheese.

Recipe: Shepherd's Pie Casserole with Beer-Braised Filling

Smoked salmon with chives on soda bread

This traditional English appetizer is sophisticated enough for a royal reception. It's sure to impress your guests, yet it's easy to prepare.

Recipe: Smoked salmon canapes on Irish bread with onion butter

Grilled salmon with edamame beans, honey and soy sauce

It's a lean dish with a fresh flavor; Kate, a health-conscious eater, would certainly appreciate grilled fish with its salty flavor and subtle sweetness.

Recipe: Grilled salmon steak with edamame beans

Cupcake with dried fruits

Alton Brown's rum and dried fruit cake is similar to the one that will be served at William and Kate's reception. This dessert is often eaten during the Christmas season in the UK and is sometimes "aged for up to four weeks."

Recipe: Soaked cake with dried fruits

Quinoa with garlic, raisins and pine nuts

Princess Kate prefers healthy and filling meals. Quinoa, rich in protein and fiber, keeps her feeling full for hours.

Recipe: Quinoa with garlic, pine nuts and raisins

Filo pastry rolls with sausage

Serve these puff pastry rolls as an appetizer while you watch the newlyweds exchange vows.

Recipe: Filo pastry rolls with minced meat

Fried fish with potatoes

This version of a popular English pub dish features breaded and fried fish in a beer batter. Serve with peas for a truly authentic dish.

Recipe: Fried fish in batter with mashed potatoes

British meat pies

British meat pies are a vintage version of modern Hot Pockets. This simple snack is made with store-bought pastry, sausage, fresh vegetables, and silky mashed potatoes.

Recipe: British meat pies

Italian wedding cake

At Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's wedding in 1840, the celebratory cake weighed over 136 kg and was nearly 3 meters wide! Sandra Lee's cake, meanwhile, is light and airy, but no less exquisite.

Recipe: Italian wedding cake

Ginger tea with honey

Create an English tea party at home by brewing chamomile tea in hot water with ginger.

Recipe: Tea with ginger and honey

Blueberry Scones with Orange Glaze

Serve this mildly sweet treat with Rachel Ray's ginger tea for a truly English snack.

Recipe: Blueberry and Orange Glazed Scones

Hot cross buns

While these sticky buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday in England, make them any time of year for a warm, sweet treat.

Recipe: Cross buns for Easter