Private Dining Day recipe served on a plate, by Max's Oyster Bar
Jul 14 2026
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Private Dining Day Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Appetizer

Main Course

Dessert

Method

Appetizer

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bruschetta

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the loaf of bread into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Make the Tomato Topping

    Dice the Roma tomatoes and place them in a mixing bowl. Chop the fresh basil and add to the bowl. Mince the garlic cloves and add them as well. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, sprinkle with salt, and mix gently.

  3. 3

    Toast the Bread

    Brush the sliced bread with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Bruschetta

    Top each piece of toasted bread with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.

Main Course

  1. 5

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary, and the juice of one lemon. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 7

    Cook the Chicken

    Grill or bake the marinated chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  4. 8

    Serve

    Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving. Pair with sides of your choice.

Dessert

  1. 9

    Melt the Chocolate and Butter

    In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and butter. Melt over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth.

  2. 10

    Mix the Batter

    In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

  3. 11

    Add Flour

    Sift the flour into the chocolate mixture and fold until just combined.

  4. 12

    Bake the Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly gooey.

  5. 13

    Cool and Serve

    Let the cake cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream.

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