Jul 14 2026
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Dinner Buffet Recipe

Inspired by Altea's Eatery
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Choose two entrées: Eggplant Parmesan, Pasta Primavera, Homemade Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Piccata, Chicken Lemon, Baked Haddock~ (Add 2.00pp), Salmon ~ (Add 2.00 / pp), Braised Beef ~ (Add 2.00 / pp). Choose two sides: Rice Pilaf, Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Pasta with Marinara Sauce.

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Ingredients

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Entrées

Sides

Method

Eggplant Parmesan

  1. 1

    Prepare the Eggplant

    Slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a baking dish, layer eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.

  3. 3

    Bake

    Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Homemade Lasagna

  1. 4

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    Combine the cooked beef with marinara sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. 6

    Layer the Lasagna

    In a baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, then noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella. Repeat layers and top with parmesan.

  4. 7

    Bake

    Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Chicken Piccata

  1. 8

    Prepare the Chicken

    Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 9

    Cook the Chicken

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.

  3. 10

    Make the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add lemon juice and simmer. Return chicken to the skillet to coat with sauce.

Sides

  1. 11

    Prepare Rice Pilaf

    Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and season with salt to taste.

  2. 12

    Roast Potatoes

    Dice potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 30-35 minutes until golden.

  3. 13

    Cook Mixed Vegetables

    Steam or sauté mixed vegetables in olive oil until tender.

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