1399 al blu chi Recipes

pasta , cooked al dente (i use penne or rotini smart ), olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1-inch cubes, mushroom, sliced, shrimp, peeled and deveined, tomatoes, diced, strained with a little bit of juice left in the can, low-fat ricotta cheese, chili pepper, crushed (add more if you like heat), salt and pepper, low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced fat parmesan cheese, grated

chicken, cooked and diced, broccoli stems, cooked & drained or 1 bunch fresh broccoli, cooked al dente (fresh broccoli preferred), cheddar cheese, shredded, evaporated milk, cream of mushroom soup, french fried onion rings

heads broccoli, cut into florets, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, diced tomatoes, roasted red peppers, sliced, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt and pepper, tomato basil pasta sauce, dried short spiral shaped pasta, cooked to al dente, grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

olive oil, zucchini, ends trimmed and cut into sticks about 1 1/2 inches long, onions, minced, garlic clove, minced, whipping cream (i ve used the fat-free half and half), farfalle pasta , cooked al dente (bow tie pasta), freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese, to serve

strawberries, washed, dried and hulled, lemon, lime, granulated sugar, plus additional for sprinkling, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, melted, orange juice, from concentrate (recommended tropicana) not fresh squeezed, sour cream, special equipment : an offset spatula, a silicon pad, a baking sheet, a small muffin tin

dried apricots (40 apricots), cream cheese at room temperature, a lb of walnut halves (40 walnuts), you can top this with a fresh blueberry , a pecan half, raisins, some lightly toasted sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, mini chocolate chips, a banana chip or even chopped oreo cookies for a treat any oreo fan will love

how to estimate food quantities, source : catering handbook by edith weiss, all good quantity cook books will indicate the size of the portions, and all packaged food items indicate the total weight of the package. ultimately, it is for the caterer to determine if the portions indicated are what he wishes to serve, if not, then he must make the necessary adjustments. the size of the portion should be determined by, occasion, time of service, age and sex of guests (young, old , all men, etc.), appearance of the portion on the plate (or in the package)., teenagers eat more than any other age group. they eat practically anything and everything, and the spicier the better., people from their mid-twenties to mid-fifties have sophisticated tastes. they are apt to eat in moderation and good taste., people past sixty eat much the same as the middle group , except for a lessening of the sharp and spicy foods., when hors d oeuvres are to be served, the following outline suggests a suitable number, all of which are considered generous servings, at a four-hour reception , regardless of the starting time - 12 per guest., cocktail hour , to be followed by dinner - four per guest., wedding reception , from 2:30 to 5:30 - eight per guest., cocktail reception , from 3:00 to 6:00 - eight to ten per guest., all other occasions , estimate four per guest per hour for the first two hours, and two per hour after that., these figures include both hot and cold hors d oeuvres and canapes., do not include relishes and dips., self-service vs. served, sometimes when guests serve themselves they tend to be very generous; at other times they may be very timid. for a self-service buffet allow slightly more than if the same buffet is to be served by waiters. guests do not al ways take more themselves, but since they do not always know how to serve properly, more food is wasted., hors d oeuvres, when calculating quantities for an hors d oeuvres only cocktail party, figure approximately 12 pieces per person for the first hour (8 hot, 4 cold) and 6 pieces per person every hour past the first hour., hors d oeuvre only cocktail party : number of people x 12 hdv for first hour number of people x 6 hdv for every hour there after., example, hour cocktail party for 25 guests you will need approximately 450 pieces of hors d oeuvres, guests x 12 hors d oeuvres = 300 pieces hors d oeuvres for the first hour, guests x 6 hors d oeuvres = 150 pieces hors d oeuvres for the second hour, hors d oeuvre before dinner : number of people x 6 hdv for 1 to 1 and a half hour service, example, hour cocktail service before dinner for 25 guests you will need approximately 150 pieces, salads and side dishes, when calculating quantities for salads and side dishes, please figure approximately 5 oz per person if you are serving multiple salads and / or side dishes. if you are serving only 1 salad or side dish, please figure approximately 1/2 a lb per person. use the following chart to figure out quantities., side dish or salad, number of guests x .50 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .50 = 5 lb needed, multiple side dishes or salads: number of guests x .30 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .30 = 3 lb needed, entrees and first courses, when calculating quantities for a first course, please estimate 2-4 oz of protein per person., example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for an entree., x 1/2 lb = 5 lb salmon needed, example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for a first course., x 1/4 lb = 2.5 lb salmon needed, source : cook s fresh market

head garlic (1/4 lb; about 2 1/2 inches in diameter), left intact, olive oil, salt, heavy cream, drained bottled horseradish, white pepper (black pepper is fine here), center-cut beef tenderloin roast , tied, cracked black pepper, granulated beef bouillon, salt, cornstarch, dried oregano, crumbled, garlic powder (**note : i use two cloves of garlic, mince it and then rub it with the flat of your chef s knife into the 2 tsp of salt above to make a garlic/salt paste), paprika (not hot ), olive oil, special equipment : a roasting pan with a rack; an instant-read thermometer

shrimp ( i used raw 50-70 per lb. size, frozen, tail off, about 20 or so), fresh mushrooms - sliced (about 6 white - or your preference), approx. 1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes (jarred , packed in oil), minced garlic, chicken broth (i use swanson s low sodium), cream cheese - 8 oz. (i used philly light ), red pepper flakes to taste (i used about 1 1/2 tsp or so, we like it hot), dried sweet basil (fresh would be wonderful), dried coriander, salt to taste, dried pasta (guesstimate) cooked to al dente (your preference, i used shells)

pasta, cooked to al dente, bacon, chopped & cooked, canned green beans, drained, mushroom, sliced, green onions, chopped, tomatoes, halved, light olive oil, sour cream, garlic steak seasoning, australian mustard

salad macaroni , cooked al dente (if you use a 2 lb bag , it doubles easily), mayonnaise, mustard, celery salt, sweet pickle relish, pimientos, olives , wedges, stalks celery, green onions, hard-boiled eggs

penne pasta , cooked al dente (enough to absorb sauce but with a little left over), olive oil, sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, chopped red onion, chopped roma tomato, salt and pepper, heavy cream, half-and-half, crumbled gorgonzola, parmesan cheese, chicken breast, cut into 16 pieces

unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, milk, garlic powder, gorgonzola, crumbled, fontina, grated, salt, fresh ground black pepper or 1 pinch cayenne pepper, to taste, ziti pasta , cooked al dente and drained (can sub 1/2 lb. pasta of choice), mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes, parmesan cheese, grated, butter breadcrumbs

rotini pasta , cooked according to package directions for al-dente and cooled (or farfalle or other medium sized pasta), carrots, peeled and shredded, celery ribs, diced, green onions, diced (use all but the toughest of the dark green leaves), light bleu cheese salad dressing, light ranch salad dressing, hot sauce (preferably frank s, and have more to add to taste), chicken breasts, poached and shredded (rotisserie works well!)

cooked pasta , of choice al dente (i recommend shells), meatballs (recipe included), graded mozzarella cheese, alfredo sauce (i recommend plain ), marinara sauce (i recommend burgundy wine sauce), dried parsley (to garnish ) (optional), grated parmesan cheese (to garnish )

beef ribs , see cook s note, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chili powder , recipe follows, onions, diced, vegetable oil, garlic, peeled and smashed, tomato paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, tequila, whole tomatoes, crushed (28 oz), bay leaves, black beans , recipe follows, chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish, chopped parsley leaves, for garnish, cornbread , recipe follows, special equipment : a dutch oven or a large 12-quart pot with tight-fitting lid, ancho chiles, dried, chipotle chile, dried, habanero chile, dried, cumin seeds, toasted, dried oregano, paprika, ground cinnamon, dried black beans, corn kernels , preferably fresh when available, see cook s note, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, fine salt, buttermilk, unsalted butter, melted, egg, seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper

vegetable or olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream, butter, flour, whole or 2 percent milk, shredded white cheddar cheese, nutmeg, ground or freshly grated, ground cayenne pepper , a couple pinches, salt, elbow macaroni , cooked 8 minutes or to al dente, with a little bite to it

grated parmesan, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, orange zest, honey, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, baby spinach leaves (about 6 cups), orange , cut into segments, sliced almonds, toasted, red onion, thinly sliced, special equipment : a silpat mat, a muffin tin, and a small drinking glass