Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Farmer's House RestaurantFamily Reunions And Birthdays Recipe

Family Reunions And Birthdays Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

Make Family Reunions And Birthdays Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Dish

Side Dishes

Dessert

Method

Main Dish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

    In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity. Place the fresh rosemary inside the cavity.

  3. 3

    Roast the Chicken

    Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Side Dishes

  1. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and peel the potatoes and carrots. Cut the potatoes into quarters and slice the carrots into rounds.

  2. 5

    Cook the Potatoes and Carrots

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and carrots, and cook for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to the pot.

  3. 6

    Add Butter and Parsley

    Add butter and fresh parsley to the cooked potatoes and carrots. Stir well to combine and let it melt.

  4. 7

    Prepare Green Beans

    In a steamer or a separate pot, steam the green beans for about 5-7 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.

Dessert

  1. 8

    Prepare the Cake

    In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix according to the package instructions until smooth.

  2. 9

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake according to the package instructions, usually about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  3. 10

    Frost the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it with your favorite frosting. Top with sprinkles for decoration.

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