Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsFratello's Italian GrilleFamily Style Dinner Recipe

Family Style Dinner Recipe

Time2h
Serves6

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

Method

Main Dish: Roast Chicken

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Add Lemons

    Stuff the quartered lemons inside the cavity of the chicken.

  4. 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

  1. 5

    Cook the Potatoes

    Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender.

  2. 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

  1. 7

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop the zucchini, bell peppers, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 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

  1. 9

    Prepare the Filling

    In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are well coated.

  2. 10

    Assemble the Pie

    Place the pie crust in a pie dish. Fill with the apple mixture and dot with small pieces of butter. Cover with a second crust, sealing the edges and making slits for steam.

  3. 11

    Bake the Pie

    Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

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