Feast of Friends with Flavor and Fun
Gather your friends for an unforgettable dinner feast with savory herb-roasted chicken, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, and vibrant roasted vegetables. This recipe brings together hearty flavors and comforting sides, perfect for sharing stories and laughter. Cap off the evening with a luscious chocolate mousse for dessert, ensuring everyone leaves with a full belly and happy heart.
ingredients
- 3 lbs whole chicken
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 lb mixed seasonal vegetables (carrots, zucchini, bell peppers)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 egg whites
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2.
Rub the chicken with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon over the chicken and place the halves inside.
- 3.
Roast chicken in the oven for about 1.5 hours or until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 4.
Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- 5.
Toss mixed vegetables with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, or until tender.
- 6.
For the mousse, melt dark chocolate gently and cool. Whip cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- 7.
Fold whipped cream into cooled chocolate, then gently fold in beaten egg whites. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
- 8.
Serve the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and finish with a scoop of chocolate mousse for dessert.
