RestaurantsNOLO's Kitchen & BarPrivate Parties Recipe

Private Parties Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Make Private Parties 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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Appetizers

Main Course

Method

Appetizers

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

Make the Topping

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

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

Assemble the Bruschetta

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

Main Course

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.

6

Season Chicken

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

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).

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

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.

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.

11

Prepare the Frosting

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

12

Frost the Cake

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

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