A Cozy Night In Feast
Gather your friends for a cozy dinner feast featuring tender herb roasted chicken, zesty roasted vegetables, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, and a fresh mixed greens salad. Finish off with luscious chocolate brownies for dessert. This easy-to-make menu ensures a fun evening filled with laughter and delicious flavors, perfect for sharing stories and making memories.
ingredients
- 3 lbs whole chicken
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 lb carrots, chopped
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 3 cups mixed greens
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2.
Rub the chicken with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stuff with lemon quarters.
- 3.
Arrange carrots and potatoes around the chicken in a roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season.
- 4.
Roast chicken and vegetables for about 1.5 hours or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- 5.
In a pot, boil potatoes until tender. Drain, then mash with heavy cream, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 6.
In a bowl, mix cocoa powder, sugar, melted butter, and eggs until combined. Pour into a greased baking dish.
- 7.
Bake the brownies at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, then cool.
- 8.
Toss mixed greens with cherry tomatoes and your favorite dressing.
- 9.
Serve the herb roasted chicken with potatoes, vegetables, salad, and brownies for dessert.
