Jul 14 2026

Buffet Style Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Includes salad, main course, sides, and dessert.

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Ingredients

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Salad

Main Course

Sides

Dessert

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the mixed greens. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    Mix the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

  3. 3

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Main Course Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Bake the Chicken

    Place the seasoned chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Sides Preparation

  1. 7

    Steam the Broccoli

    In a pot, bring water to a boil and place broccoli in a steamer basket. Steam for 5-7 minutes until tender.

  2. 8

    Make Mashed Potatoes

    Peel and chop potatoes, then boil until soft. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Dessert Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare Cake Batter

    In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until smooth.

  2. 10

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake according to package instructions, usually about 30-35 minutes.

  3. 11

    Prepare Icing

    In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over the cooled cake.

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