Family Style Dinner Recipe
A selection of dishes served family style.
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Ingredients
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Main Dish: Roast Chicken
Side Dish: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Side Dish: Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Dessert: Classic Apple Pie
Method
Main Dish: Roast Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
- 2
Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
- 3
Add Lemons
Stuff the quartered lemons inside the cavity of the chicken.
- 4
Roast the Chicken
Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Side Dish: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 5
- 6
Mash the Potatoes
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Side Dish: Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
- 7
Prepare the Vegetables
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop the zucchini, bell peppers, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- 8
Season and Roast
Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped thyme on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.
Dessert: Classic Apple Pie
- 9
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are well coated.
- 10
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