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A plate with golden roasted chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and a slice of chocolate cake with whipped cream, perfect for a New Years dinner.

New Year's Dinner

A festive meal to celebrate the new year with family and friends.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 1 whole chicken about 4-5 lbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Side Dish
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
For the Dessert
  • 1 chocolate cake store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Equipment

  • Large roasting pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and cook for 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. While the chicken cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes by mixing them with butter and milk.
  5. Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes and a slice of chocolate cake topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can substitute the chicken with a roast beef or ham if preferred.

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