Jul 14 2026
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Private Parties Recipe

Inspired by NOLO's Kitchen & Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Appetizers

Main Course

Dessert

Method

Appetizers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bruschetta

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

  2. 2

    Make the Topping

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Toast the Bread

    Brush the bread slices with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Bruschetta

    Remove the toasted bread from the oven and immediately top each slice with the tomato mixture. Serve warm.

Main Course

  1. 5

    Prepare Chicken

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Season Chicken

    Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil mixture to coat evenly on both sides.

  3. 7

    Grill Chicken

    Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  4. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Dessert

  1. 9

    Mix the Cake Batter

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until smooth.

  2. 10

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  3. 11

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

  4. 12

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cake has cooled, spread the whipped frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve.

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