Family Autumn Birthday Lunch

For my birthday celebrations with my parents and sisters this year, I decided on a menu of delicious favourites. I served light snacks before main lunch comprising potato chips, rice cakes, salt crackers with sweet chili cream cheese as well as my new favourite, rosemary crostini with a choice of avocado or almond oil. Since we were celebrating my birthday, some dry sparkling wine seemed appropriate for the occasion.

For mains, I finally got the chance to make my juicy brandy bacon chicken roasted in the oven to perfection. A quick, easy and delicious roasted chicken recipe that falls off the bone. Together with the chicken, I served crispy roasted potatoes, cheesy cauliflower and broccoli bake, homemade coleslaw with a touch of honey, and ciabatta - a garlic loaf as well as a fresh loaf. THe perfect combination for an autumn lunch with the family.

The perfect ending to the family autumn birthday lunch was a warm chocolaty pudding with chocolate ganache, topped with freshly whipped cream and crushed crunchie - honeycomb is a good alternative. 

Preparation for this occasion was easy, especially with the little ones demanding attention the whole time. A Definite go-to for quick lunches in future.