A complete, hearty, restaurant-style plate made right at home! This recipe brings together juicy BBQ chicken, perfectly grilled lamb chops, buttery roasted potatoes, creamy mushroom penne, and a refreshing tomato-onion salad. It’s balanced, flavorful, and designed for a satisfyingly full meal.

Ingredients
For the Grilled Lamb Chops
- 4 lamb chops
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the BBQ Chicken
- 4 chicken pieces (wings/thigh strips)
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
For the Roasted Potatoes
- 10–12 baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Creamy Mushroom Penne
- 2 cups cooked penne pasta
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup cream
- ¼ cup chopped bell peppers
- ¼ cup sweet corn (optional)
- Salt, pepper, chili flakes
- 2 tbsp parmesan or grated cheese
For the Fresh Salad
- 1 tomato, diced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt & pepper
- A squeeze of lemon
Instructions
1. Grill the Lamb Chops
- Marinate the lamb chops with olive oil, garlic, paprika, pepper, salt, and lemon.
- Heat a grill pan on medium-high heat.
- Cook each side for 3–4 minutes until nicely browned and cooked through.
- Let them rest before serving.
2. Make the BBQ Chicken
- Marinate the chicken with BBQ sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Bake in an oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes OR grill on a pan.
- Brush extra BBQ sauce at the end for shine.
3. Roast the Potatoes
- Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and thyme.
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes until golden and crisp.
4. Prepare the Creamy Mushroom Penne
- In a pan, heat butter and sauté mushrooms until browned.
- Add flour and mix until it forms a paste.
- Slowly pour milk and whisk until smooth.
- Add cream, corn, and bell peppers.
- Stir in cooked penne and cheese.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until creamy.
5. Toss the Salad
- Mix tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Keep chilled until serving.
Assemble the Plate
- Add a serving of creamy penne.
- Place grilled lamb chops.
- Add BBQ chicken.
- Add crispy roasted potatoes.
- Finish with the fresh salad.
Chef’s Tips
- Rest the lamb chops for 3–5 minutes after grilling for maximum juiciness.
- Add a sprinkle of parmesan over hot pasta for extra richness.
- Roast potatoes with skin for better texture and flavor.
- Use smoked BBQ sauce if you want deeper barbecue aroma.
