Jul 14 2026
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Plated Dinner Recipe

Inspired by Altea's Eatery
Time2h
Serves4

Build your own menu with three entrées: Eggplant Parmesan, Braised Beef (add $4.00), Baked Haddock (add $4.00), Salmon (add $4.00), Bolognese (add $2.00), Chicken Parmesan (add $2.00), Chicken Lemon (add $2.00), Steak Tips (add $4.00), Lamb Shank ~ (Add 6.00 / pp), Bonzini~ (Add 6.00/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 thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture, then rinse and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, eggplant, mozzarella, and parmesan. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with cheese on top.

  3. 3

    Bake

    Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Braised Beef

  1. 4

    Sear the Beef

    Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot pan until browned on all sides.

  2. 5

    Add Ingredients

    Add red wine, beef broth, and any aromatics (like onions and garlic) and bring to a simmer.

  3. 6

    Braised Cook

    Cover and cook in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 2-3 hours until tender.

Baked Haddock

  1. 7

    Prepare Haddock

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place haddock fillets in a baking dish and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

  2. 8

    Bake

    Bake for 20 minutes or until the fish is flaky and cooked through.

Salmon

  1. 9

    Prepare Salmon

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

  2. 10

    Bake

    Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.

Bolognese

  1. 11

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a large pot, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.

  2. 12

    Add Sauces

    Add marinara sauce and simmer for 30 minutes.

Chicken Parmesan

  1. 13

    Prepare Chicken

    Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness, season, and dredge in flour.

  2. 14

    Cook and Bake

    Pan-fry until golden, then layer with marinara and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F (190°C).

Chicken Lemon

  1. 15

    Sear Chicken

    Sear seasoned chicken breasts in a hot pan until golden.

  2. 16

    Finish with Lemon

    Add lemon juice and simmer until cooked through.

Steak Tips

  1. 17

    Marinate Steak Tips

    Marinate steak tips with your choice of marinade for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 18

    Grill or Sear

    Cook on a grill or in a hot pan until desired doneness.

Lamb Shank

  1. 19

    Brown Lamb Shank

    Season and brown lamb shanks in a pot.

  2. 20

    Slow Cook

    Add broth and vegetables, cover, and slow cook for 2-3 hours.

Bonzini

  1. 21

    Prepare Bonzini

    Prepare Bonzini according to package instructions.

Sides

  1. 22

    Cook Rice Pilaf

    Cook rice according to package instructions for rice pilaf.

  2. 23

    Roast Potatoes

    Toss potatoes with oil and seasoning, then roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes.

  3. 24

    Steam Vegetables

    Steam mixed vegetables until tender.

  4. 25

    Cook Pasta

    Cook pasta according to package instructions and serve with marinara sauce.

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