17 'Succession'-Inspired Recipes That'll Have You Feeling Like A True Roy
Disclaimer: No Greggs were harmed in the making of these recipes.
Food plays no small role in the high-powered world of Succession. From combining characters' names with various foods (some Greg sprinkles, anyone?) to power moves (aka stealing a piece of chicken...), the world of Succession is filled with weird, purposeful, and often kind of gross food. In honor of the Roy fam (and all our favorite characters), we took inspo from our favorite, most cringe-inducing scenes to find our actually delicious versions of the iconic food shown throughout the series. Whether you're looking for a menu for your watch party or just want to feel like part of the Roy family, we've got all the recipes here to complete your Succession-themed meal.
It's not a Waystar Royco party without plenty (and I mean, plenty) of cocktails. Get your watch party started by breaking out that "hyper-decanted" bottle of wine for our big-batch red sangria recipe, or have someone fetch some Coca-Cola to whip up a few rum & Cokes—after all, what you want, you get. Of course, you're going to need some food to soak up all that booze. We've got California Pizza Kitchen copycats (made just how Greg likes), spinach—the king of edible leaves—and baked chicken drumsticks perfect for stealing off your friend's plate. Don't worry: No Greggs were harmed in the making of any of these recipes, even our best-ever omelet.
Finally, what's a party without a party game? To complete your premiere, our beer-braised sausages & sauerkraut are the perfect trophy for your own version of "Boar on the Floor"—though we can't promise any guests will be left if you try and play. 😬
Garlic Butter
Nobody wants cold butter—especially not Connor Roy. Avoid a similar meltdown by serving this creamy, spreadable garlic butter with your dinner rolls (no ripping, we promise).
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Perfect Omelet
You know what they say, "You can't make a Tomelette without breaking some Greggs." No stress here, since no Greggs were harmed in the making of our pillowy omelet recipe, which is the perfect base for all your favorite fillings.
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Sourdough Starter
If you're looking to make homemade bread, or want a heartfelt homemade gift to give your dad this year, this sourdough starter (also known as f*cking goo) will get the job done. More than just "old bread," once you get your starter going, the two of you can do anything together, from pancakes to crusty, homemade bread.
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Creamed Spinach
"Oh, King of edible leaves, His Majesty the spinach!" —Tom Wambsgans
In this instance, we agree with Tom: Spinach really is king. It gets the royal treatment in this creamy, flavorful recipe with the addition of heavy cream, cream cheese, AND Parmesan.
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Copycat California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Pizza
"Have you ever visited California Pizza Kitchen? It's pretty delicious, Tom." —Greg Hirsch
Tom may disagree, but we're with Greg on this one: CPK's iconic BBQ chicken pizza is pretty delicious. If, like Greg, you can't get enough of the flavor combo of saucy BBQ, tender chicken and creamy ranch, then you'll go crazy for this homemade version.
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Baked Chicken Drumsticks
"Thank you for the chicken." —Tom Wambsgans
No need to steal a bite from your father-in-law's plate—there's plenty of these baked chicken drumsticks to go around! A quick marinade and a high heat results in extra-flavorful, crispy drumsticks we can't get enough of, and we think Tom would approve too.
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Rum & Coke
"What Greg wants, Greg must have." —Logan Roy
If you're like Greg and would prefer some Coca-Cola with your rum, we've got you. You can use a light or dark rum in our simple, 2-ingredient recipe, either will be delicious. After all, this is all about what you want.
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Homemade Donuts
"You think he would send poisoned donuts to the house of his grandchildren?" —Connor Roy
"No, I'm like 98% sure those aren't poisoned." —Roman Roy
No need for suspicion with these donuts—not only are they completely delicious (and guaranteed poison-free), but they're easier to make homemade than you may think. Use this recipe as a weekend baking project, then deliver as the sweetest gift. 😉
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Grilled Lobster Tails
Think lobster is too difficult to make it home? Our buttery grilled lobster tails are surprisingly easy to make homemade. Ready in 30 minutes, these tails are the perfect fancy main to serve up for date night, or for family dinner in the Hamptons...
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Homemade Pizza
...and this homemade pizza is perfect for when you toss all that lobster in the trash and need something quick and easy to serve! While throwing all that seafood away might be a slight overreaction (sorry, Logan), our homemade pizza is so delicious (and easy to make), we understand the urge.
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Sangria
"You don’t hyper-decant? You’re just doing regular decanting?" —Connor Roy
Looking for a way to use that "hyper-decanted" bottle of wine? Our red sangria recipe is sweet, fruity, and the perfect big-batch drink to make for your next family gathering.
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Funfetti Dip
"I'm more than a sprinkle." —Greg Hirsch
This Funfetti dip isn't topped with "Greg sprinkles" exactly, but this dip would certainly be Greg-approved. If you're also basically a kid at heart, then this dip version of the childhood classic will be your new party go-to.
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Sausages and Sauerkraut
Planning a game of "Boar on the Floor"? We can't in good conscience recommend, but if you do, these beer-braised sausages—complete with sauerkraut and tender potatoes—would at least be a delicious option to throw to your suspected moles.
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Hollandaise Sauce
"You know what my dad always said. He said he loved all of his employees. But he particularly loved the guys who ate the shit for him and he never even knew it." — Kendall Roy
"Excuse me while I get a knife and fork and some hollandaise." — Tom Wambsgans
We don't recommend pairing hollandaise sauce with, ahem, what Kendall suggests. BUT we do recommend making this easy hollandaise recipe to top your eggs Benedict with, and practically anything else (well, almost anything).
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Crispy Hash Browns
While hash browns & eggs might be considered on par with prison food in the world of Succession, we guarantee one bite of these crispy hash browns would change their minds. Whether it's your last meal or just a regular family breakfast, these classic, extra-crispy hash browns just might rival your favorite diner.
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Scotch Egg
"It was a Scotch egg that I thought was a huge arancini." —Roman Roy
Not arancini, Scotch eggs feature sausage wrapped around a boiled egg, battered, and deep-fried. A popular British snack, it's one of our new favorite things to eat for breakfast, lunch, mid-afternoon snack, and any meal in between.
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Cajun Butter Pasta
While we can't promise Greg our Cajun butter pasta is made exactly how he likes it, we think it's pretty dang good. With spicy, creamy Cajun butter, tender chicken breasts, and plenty of Parm, we think it just might beat out CPK.
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Taylor Worden is Delish's Assistant Digital Food Producer, where she creates recipe galleries, recipe updates and more. She was previously a freelance editor on the food team for Good Housekeeping, where she also contributed entertainment and culture pieces as a freelance writer. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism and a lifelong love of writing. When she’s not writing, she can be found reading, testing out a new pasta recipe, or rewatching one of her favorite shows.
