Jul 13 2026
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Holiday Parties Recipe

Inspired by Joe’s on Newbury
Time2h
Serves8

Make Holiday Parties Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Appetizers

Main Dishes

Desserts

Method

Appetizers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread

    In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped fresh chives, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined and smooth.

  2. 2

    Serve

    Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a serving dish and serve with crackers on the side.

Main Dishes

  1. 3

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, mix together olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 4

    Cook the Chicken

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  3. 5

    Rest and Slice

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Desserts

  1. 6

    Make the Crust

    In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla extract and confectioners sugar, beating until well combined. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.

  3. 8

    Assemble and Chill

    Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Slice the cheesecake and serve chilled for dessert.

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