Inside Meghan's Kitchen: Can the Duchess Cook? Michelin-Star Chef Reveals!

Meghan's Kitchen Secrets Exposed: British Michelin-Starred Chef Praises Duchess's Culinary Skills

In a shocking revelation, Clare Smyth, the esteemed chef behind Core, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Notting Hill, London, has publicly praised Meghan Markle's kitchen skills. The news comes as the Duchess of Sussex prepares to release the second installment of her Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," which has been met with mixed reviews and a dismal ratings performance.

Smyth, who was hired by Prince Harry and Meghan to cater their private wedding reception at Frogmore House in 2018, has revealed that she was impressed by the Duchess's ability to fillet a fish. In an interview with The Times, Smyth gushed about Meghan's culinary talents, saying: "Meghan is actually really good at cooking and she's creative, with a good palate."

But it seems that Meghan's skills in the kitchen aren't just limited to filleting fish. According to Smyth, the Duchess has even taught her how to make a poached halibut, which will be featured in an upcoming episode of "With Love, Meghan." It's no wonder that Smyth was so impressed by Meghan - after all, she is one of the most sought-after chefs in the industry, with three Michelin stars under her belt and a reputation for being the "world's best female chef."

But what makes this revelation even more intriguing is that Smyth has become a regular fixture on Meghan's Netflix show. The Duchess personally reached out to ask Smyth to appear on the series, and she flew to California last year to film with her. It seems that Meghan was so taken by Smyth's culinary expertise that she wanted to share it with the world.

The second season of "With Love, Meghan" is set to premiere on August 26, just as Netflix is loosening its ties with the Sussexes. The show has been renewed for a second season, despite struggling to find an audience in its first outing. In fact, according to insiders at the streaming giant, the show failed to break into the top 300 programs in the first half of 2025 and was even trounced by multiple seasons of "Suits." Ouch.

But it's not all bad news for Meghan - the Duchess has managed to secure a new multi-year deal with Netflix, which is reportedly worth less than her previous contract. It seems that the Sussexes are willing to take a pay cut in order to maintain their relationship with the streaming giant.

And if you thought that was all we had to report on, think again. Sources close to the production have revealed that Meghan's lifestyle show has been plagued by controversy and drama behind-the-scenes. One insider told The Scholarly Note: "The show is just a mess. There are so many issues with the content, and it's clear that Meghan is trying too hard to be relatable."

But what really got our attention was when one guest on the show threatened to sue after claiming that Meghan's recipe for homemade bath salts left her skin burning. Yep, you read that right - homemade bath salts were apparently so bad that they caused actual harm.

And if that wasn't enough, there have been rumors circulating about a potential clash between Meghan and Kate Middleton's annual carol concert at Westminster Abbey. It seems that the Duchess has filmed a Christmas special for broadcast in December, which could put her in direct competition with the Princess of Wales.

So what does this all mean for Meghan's Netflix show? Will it be able to recover from its dismal ratings performance and become a must-watch series? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure - we can't wait to see what's next for the Duchess of Sussex.

In other news, some of the upcoming guests on "With Love, Meghan" include Chrissy Teigen and Jamie Kern Lima. And in case you were wondering, Prince Harry has a confession to make: he doesn't like lobster! Who knew?

As we await the premiere of the second season, one thing is clear - Meghan Markle is determined to show the world what she's made of. Whether it's cooking up a storm in the kitchen or dishing out advice on how to live your best life, the Duchess is clearly passionate about sharing her talents with the world.

So, will you be tuning in to "With Love, Meghan" this August? Let us know in the comments below!