Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJoe’s on NewburyGraduation Dinners Recipe

Graduation Dinners Recipe

Inspired by Joe’s on Newbury
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Make Graduation Dinners Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Course

Side Dish

Method

Main Course

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding excess marinade. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.

Side Dish

  1. 4

    Prepare the Asparagus

    Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and place them on a baking sheet.

  2. 5

    Season the Asparagus

    Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and lemon zest. Toss to coat evenly.

  3. 6

    Roast the Asparagus

    Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Dessert

  1. 7

    Prepare the Cake Mix

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix according to the package instructions until well combined.

  2. 8

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake according to package instructions (typically 30-35 minutes) or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  3. 9

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cake is completely cooled, spread chocolate frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

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