Plated Dinner Recipe
Includes a starter, main course, and dessert served at the table.
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Ingredients
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Starter: Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Main Course: Herb-Crusted Chicken
Dessert: Chocolate Mousse
Method
Starter: Tomato Basil Bruschetta
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Dice the Roma tomatoes and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Add Seasoning
Chop the fresh basil leaves and mince the garlic. Add to the bowl with tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Toast the Baguette
Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch pieces. Toast them in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- 4
Assemble Bruschetta
Top each toasted baguette slice with the tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
Main Course: Herb-Crusted Chicken
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Prepare the Herb Mixture
In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Coat the Chicken
Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and then coat them evenly with the herb mixture.
- 8
Bake the Chicken
Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Dessert: Chocolate Mousse
- 9
Melt Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- 10
- 11
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly to combine.
- 12
- 13
Fold in Egg Whites
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- 14
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Then fold it gently into the chocolate mixture.
- 15
Chill and Serve
Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.