Ingredients
– about 3.5 lb (1.6 kg) roast chicken
– about 4 lb (1.8 kg) assorted roast vegetables
– 4 cups (1 L) gravy
– 6 apples for baking
– brown sugar (amount to taste)
– cinnamon (amount to taste)
– pecans (amount to taste)
– currants/raisins/mixed dried fruits (amount to taste)
– butter (amount to taste)
– water (as needed for baking)
– cream for serving (amount to taste)
– 1 lb (450 g) ham
– 2 lb (900 g) potato salad
– 2 lb (900 g) coleslaw
– fresh bread rolls (quantity as needed)
– butter (amount to taste) for serving
– plain flour (about 2 cups) for one Dutch Ginger Cake
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 cup caster sugar
– 1/2 cup chopped preserved ginger
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1/2 cup blanched almonds
– mature hard cheese such as Gouda or Edam (about 1 lb or 450 g for sharing)
– coffee (as needed)
– tea (as needed)
– hot chocolate (optional, as needed)
– water (as needed)
– beer (as needed)
– cider (as needed)
– fruit wines (as needed)
– liqueurs (as needed)
– schnapps (as needed)
– brandies (as needed)
Instructions
1-Gathering and Prepping: First, gather all ingredients and set up a clean workspace to make everything efficient. This includes washing and chopping your assorted roast vegetables, which total about 4 lb (1.8 kg), and preparing the roast chicken at 3.5 lb (1.6 kg).
2-Cooking Steps: Second, preheat your oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and roast the chicken and vegetables for about 90 minutes until golden and tender. Third, for the baked apples, core and stuff 6 apples with a mix of brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, currants or dried fruits, and butter, then bake them with water for 30-45 minutes.
6-Arrange everything buffet-style: Once done, arrange all food buffet-style before guests arrive, and pair with beverages like coffee or cider.
Last Step:
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.Notes
🕯️ Plan for about 25.5 oz (700 g) of food per person to ensure generous portions for sampling.
🎶 Incorporate live folk music to authentically enhance the early 19th-century atmosphere.
🥖 Buy fresh bread rolls the same day or prepare fresh to maintain freshness and quality.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner Party, Holiday
- Method: Roasting, Baking
- Cuisine: American Colonial
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 8 oz food per serving
