Balmoral has been the summer residence of the British royal family since the reign of Queen Victoria, whose husband, Prince Albert, purchased the castle and the surrounding 7,000 acres in 1845. For Queen Elizabeth II, the estate nestled in the Scottish hills was her favorite home—the place where she could enjoy her most carefree, happy, and unburdened moments. Every summer the queen and Prince Philip welcomed their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to Balmoral—a grand family reunion enlivened by many outdoor activities: horseback riding, hikes in the countryside, hunting, fishing, and ever present barbecues. The latter was a great passion of Philip’s—who was, not surprisingly, nicknamed “the master of the barbecue.” Chef Darren McGrady, who worked for the late Queen Elizabeth for 15 years, recalled that the prince “loved to cook and cared about foods and recipes. He’d go on to ask what we could marinate them with and what vegetables were in the garden…. Then he would be in charge of cooking the main course.” Philip enjoyed grilling meats such as lamb, venison, or sausage, …