Dinner For Two Recipe
Includes 2x Cups of Soup + 2x Small Appetizers + 2x Full-Sized Entrées (w/Choice of Rice)
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Ingredients
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Soup
Appetizers
Entrées
Method
Soup
- 1
- 2
Add Broth and Season
Pour in the vegetable broth, add minced garlic, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
Finish the Soup
Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve hot in two bowls.
Appetizers
- 4
Prepare Bruschetta Topping
In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, and olive oil. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Assemble Bruschetta
Toast the pieces of bread until golden brown. Top each piece with the tomato mixture and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Serve
Serve the bruschetta alongside the soup as an appetizer.
Entrées
- 7
Prepare the Chicken
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 8
Cook the Rice
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
- 9
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
- 10
Serve the Entrées
Slice the chicken and serve alongside the cooked rice on two plates. Enjoy!
