Jul 13 2026
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Italian Buffet Recipe

Inspired by Martha's Exchange Restaurant & Brewery
Time2h
Serves8

Classic Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Vegetable Lasagna, Garlic Bread Sticks

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Ingredients

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Classic Caesar Salad

Chicken Parmesan

Vegetable Lasagna

Garlic Bread Sticks

Method

Classic Caesar Salad

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Dress the Salad

    Add the Caesar dressing over the lettuce and toss to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle croutons and grated Parmesan cheese on top of the salad.

  4. 4

    Season

    Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Chicken Parmesan

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 6

    Prepare Chicken

    Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

  3. 7

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.

  4. 8

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.

  5. 9

    Assemble the Dish

    Place the cooked chicken in a baking dish, top with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and chopped basil.

  6. 10

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Vegetable Lasagna

  1. 11

    Cook Noodles

    Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

  2. 12

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, diced bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 13

    Layer the Lasagna

    In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce, followed by a layer of noodles, ricotta cheese, sautéed vegetables, mozzarella cheese, and repeat the layers, finishing with marinara and mozzarella on top.

  4. 14

    Bake

    Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Garlic Bread Sticks

  1. 15

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 16

    Prepare Dough

    Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 1/2 inch thick.

  3. 17

    Cut Sticks

    Cut the dough into strips to form breadsticks.

  4. 18

    Prepare Garlic Butter

    In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt to taste.

  5. 19

    Brush and Bake

    Brush the garlic butter mixture over the breadsticks and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

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