Charlie Brown’s Piano Bar & Grill Recipe
Capitol Hill 980 Grant Street - A sprawling spot with nightly piano sing-alongs.
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Ingredients
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Appetizers
Main Course
Dessert
Method
Appetizers
- 1
Prepare the Bruschetta Topping
Dice the Roma tomatoes and add them to a mixing bowl.
- 2
Chop the fresh basil and mince the garlic cloves, then add to the bowl.
- 3
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Mix gently and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- 5
Prepare the Bread
Slice the loaf of bread into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
- 6
Toast the bread slices in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 5-7 minutes or until golden.
- 7
Assemble the Bruschetta
Top each toasted bread slice with a generous spoonful of the tomato mixture.
Main Course
- 8
- 9
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 10
- 11
Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 12
Finish with Lemon
Remove the chicken from heat and drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Dessert
- 13
Prepare the Cake Batter
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 14
In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, and water.
- 15
Mix until well combined and pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- 16
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 17
Frost the Cake
Let the cake cool, then spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top.
