Jul 09 2026
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Woodfire Lunch Buffet Recipe

Inspired by Thunder Bay Grille Davenport
Time2h
Serves8

Includes: Smothered Beef Steak Tips, Chicken with Champagne Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Wild Rice, Chicken Parmesan, Cod and Lemon Butter, Apricot Dijon Pork Chop, Italian Sausage Lasagna, Gourmet Mac & Cheese, Three Cheese Lasagna, Tasso Ham Mac & Cheese

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Ingredients

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Smothered Beef Steak Tips

Chicken with Champagne Cream Sauce

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Wild Rice

Chicken Parmesan

Cod and Lemon Butter

Apricot Dijon Pork Chop

Italian Sausage Lasagna

Gourmet Mac & Cheese

Three Cheese Lasagna

Tasso Ham Mac & Cheese

Method

Smothered Beef Steak Tips

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season beef steak tips with salt and pepper, then sear them until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Broth and Seasonings

    Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic. Mix well and bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Combine and Simmer

    Return the beef tips to the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Chicken with Champagne Cream Sauce

  1. 5

    Cook the Chicken

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm.

  2. 6

    Make the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add shallots and sauté until translucent. Pour in Champagne and simmer until reduced by half.

  3. 7

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce before serving.

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

  1. 8

    Boil the Potatoes

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add diced potatoes. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 9

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return to pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

  3. 10

    Serve with Gravy

    Plate the mashed potatoes and pour hot gravy over the top before serving.

Wild Rice

  1. 11

    Prepare the Rice

    In a saucepan, combine wild rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.

  2. 12

    Cook the Rice

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Chicken Parmesan

  1. 13

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Flatten chicken breasts slightly and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 14

    Dredge the Chicken

    Dip chicken in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place in a baking dish.

  3. 15

    Add Sauce and Cheese

    Spread marinara sauce over chicken, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.

  4. 16

    Bake

    Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.

Cod and Lemon Butter

  1. 17

    Prepare the Cod

    Season cod fillets with salt and pepper. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

  2. 18

    Cook the Cod

    Add minced garlic and cod to skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.

  3. 19

    Add Lemon Juice

    Drizzle lemon juice over the cooked cod before serving.

Apricot Dijon Pork Chop

  1. 20

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a small bowl, mix apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  2. 21

    Marinate the Pork Chops

    Rub the mixture over pork chops and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 22

    Cook the Pork Chops

    Grill or pan-sear pork chops over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through.

Italian Sausage Lasagna

  1. 23

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 24

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a baking dish, layer lasagna noodles, crumbled sausage, ricotta, marinara, and mozzarella. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.

  3. 25

    Add Topping

    Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top layer.

  4. 26

    Bake

    Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Gourmet Mac & Cheese

  1. 27

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 28

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.

  3. 29

    Combine and Finish

    Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Combine with cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper.

Three Cheese Lasagna

  1. 30

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 31

    Layer the Lasagna

    In a baking dish, layer noodles, ricotta, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.

  3. 32

    Add Egg Mixture

    Mix egg with a little salt and pepper, then pour over the top layer.

  4. 33

    Bake

    Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly.

Tasso Ham Mac & Cheese

  1. 34

    Cook the Pasta

    Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 35

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.

  3. 36

    Add Tasso Ham

    Stir in diced Tasso ham and shredded cheese until melted. Combine with cooked pasta.

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