Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThunder Bay Grille RockfordFamily Style Dinner Recipe

Family Style Dinner Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Served family style with salad and sides.

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Ingredients

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Salad

Sides

Main Course

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Slice the cucumber and red onion thinly.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Crumble feta cheese on top.

  3. 3

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine, and set aside.

Sides Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Garlic Bread

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the garlic bread loaf in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.

  2. 6

    Bake the Garlic Bread

    Bake the garlic bread in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

  3. 7

    Steam the Broccoli

    In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam broccoli for about 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender.

  4. 8

    Make Mashed Potatoes

    Peel and chop potatoes, boil in salted water until soft. Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy. Season to taste.

Main Course Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place in a roasting pan.

  2. 10

    Season the Chicken

    Crush the garlic cloves and place inside the cavity of the chicken. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and rosemary.

  3. 11

    Roast the Chicken

    Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest before carving.

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