Meghan Markle is preparing to wow the world with her “culinary expertise” in her upcoming Netflix show *With Love, Meghan*, set to air on January 15th. The lifestyle series promises tips on cooking, gardening, and hosting. But let’s be real—the only tip we’ll be getting is how to pretend you know what you're doing in the kitchen while talking endlessly about yourself, something Meghan is clearly an expert at.
Before her Netflix debut, Meghan was already vocal about her love of food. And by "love," I mean she *loves* talking about it without actually making anything worth mentioning. Back in 2016, long before her royal status—and the ensuing confusion surrounding her relationship—was fully in the spotlight, Meghan appeared on NBC’s *Today Show* to showcase her “amazing” culinary skills. And by “amazing,” we mean the world-changing concept of grilling lettuce. Yes, you read that right: grilling lettuce.
During her segment with Matt Lauer, Meghan “wowed” viewers with the groundbreaking revelation that you can grill lettuce. Apparently, this was such a revolutionary cooking hack that celebrity chefs had been doing it for decades. Martha Stewart and Dave Lieberman were ahead of you, Megs—try catching up. She then shared her “secret” recipe for grilled Caesar salad with shrimp, a dish that sounds as exciting as, well, anything else in her world. I’m sure the shrimp were just as forgettable as her handheld lettuce boats. Her marinade for the shrimp? Olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, and honey. Wow, groundbreaking! Truly a recipe that only a culinary genius could devise.
Then came the bombshell: grilling lettuce. As if we’d all been living a lie for years. Matt Lauer seemed confused, probably wondering if Meghan was about to start giving him tips on how to boil water next. As Meghan explained how grilling lettuce creates the "most amazing flavor," it was about as thrilling as watching paint dry. But apparently, it's something you should try—according to Meghan—if you enjoy charred lettuce with a hint of “I can’t believe this is actually happening” flavor.
After this riveting display of culinary mastery, Meghan managed to assemble her handheld lettuce boats with all the enthusiasm of a Walmart cashier scanning cans of soup. She even had the audacity to say they were “really yummy” and “so easy."
Fast forward to 2025, and Meghan is still convinced she can cook, act, host, and be an influencer—all while wearing more gold rings than a rapper and sporting nails that scream, “I’m too busy to cook or clean.” Seriously, real chefs don’t wear nail polish—let alone pink nails that could chip and potentially contaminate your food. But Meghan makes it work by… not working.
And while we’re at it, let’s talk about her acting career. Do you remember her appearance on *The League* in 2009? Neither do I—until I realized she was the woman delivering lines with less emotion than a broken toaster. Her acting was so wooden, I almost thought it was a joke. Not to mention, she couldn’t stand still to save her life. Maybe she should have kept practicing, or maybe it was all just meant to be a “me moment.”
But here’s the kicker: this isn’t just a cooking show—it’s a *Meghan Markle* show. The premise? Meghan takes something ordinary, like lettuce (apparently), and “elevates” it. Elevates it? Really? If grilling lettuce is the peak of your cooking expertise, we’ve got a long way to go, Meghan.
So, here’s the deal: can Meghan cook? Not really. Can she act? Nope. Can she host? Well, you’ll probably hear a lot of “me, me, me” in between salad and self-promotion. Can she elevate anything? Sure—if you consider bringing chaos to every situation an “elevation.” How about a show about what she really excels at: pitying herself, being rejected by everyone, and stumbling through life without ever taking a graceful step? Now that would be something worth watching.
