Anne Hathaway has built a career on range—from The Princess Diaries to The Dark Knight Rises to Les Misérables—and she’s back in the spotlight again with the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada 2. But the dinner she apparently has on repeat is far more straightforward. Though it might sound difficult, it really falls more into the category of easy family dinners that can be prepared in just a few steps.
What is Anne Hathaway’s favorite dinner?
In a red carpet interview with Vogue, Anne mentioned that a meal she keeps coming back to is branzino with potatoes and a really good cooked green. She added that the dish is especially delicious with the addition of roasted tomatoes.
While Anne didn’t spell out how she likes each component prepared, this is exactly the kind of meal that gives you a clear starting point without locking you into one method. Branzino takes well to simple treatment: roasted whole with olive oil, lemon and herbs; grilled until the skin crisps; or cooked as fillets in a hot pan if you want something faster and less dramatic than presenting an entire fish at the table.
The potatoes can follow whatever mood dinner calls for. Roasted red potatoes would make the plate feel cozy and substantial; boiled or smashed potatoes would keep it a little lighter; and creamy mashed potatoes would be ideal if you’re looking for something a little more hearty.
For the cooked greens, think less “side-dish afterthought” and more something treated with care: garlicky sauteed spinach, broccolini with lemon, or green beans cooked until they’re perfectly tender-crisp.
The roasted tomatoes are an especially smart addition. Their juices bring enough sweetness and acidity to make the plate feel finished—almost like a sauce that you didn’t even have to make.
However you prepare it, it’s easy to see why Anne keeps coming back to this dish. It’s composed enough to feel intentional, but flexible enough to be enjoyed again and again.
