132 allowed Recipes

eggs, separated, granulated sugar, mascarpone cheese, strongly brewed coffee , allowed to cool to room temperature (preferably espresso), coffee-flavored liqueur , such as kahlua, italian-style ladyfingers, unsweetened cocoa powder

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

granulated sugar, beaten eggs, milk, pure vanilla extract, cubed italian bread , allow to stale overnight in a bowl, light brown sugar, butter, softened, chopped pecans, granulated sugar, butter, melted, egg, beaten, pure vanilla extract, brandy

sugar or splenda (low calorie sweetener), cream cheese or neufchatel cheese, cool whip, vanilla (i only use pure mexican ), ready-made graham cracker pie crust, carton of strawberries, sliced and soaked in 1/2 cup sugar for 15 minutes to make a juice (you do this by slicing the strawberries and then sprinkling the sugar over top of them and mix, allow to set covered for 15 minutes)

butter (may use margarine), granulated sugar, eggs, cake flour , sifted, cocoa, salt, walnuts, chopped, vanilla (or brandy), strawberry ice cream, softened (just enough to allow you to spoon it into the bowl), fudge sauce , make ahead and refrigerate, butter (may use margarine), cocoa, icing sugar, brandy (option is yours!), instant coffee granules, boiling water, egg whites, cream of tartar, white sugar, brown sugar, brandy

pecans, minced, raisins, minced, flax seed, vanilla bean (1 inch), boiled water (allow to cool to lukewarm temp)

walnuts, minced, dates, minced, flax seed, vanilla bean (1 inch), boiled water (allow to cool to lukewarm temp)

cooked maine lobster, lump crabmeat, cooked jumbo shrimp, mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, eggs, flour, scallions, diced, kosher salt and white pepper to taste, preheat oven to 250o f., cut cream cheese into pieces. allow both cheeses to come to room temperature. cut seafood into 1/2-inch cubes. in a heavy-duty mixer, or using a hand-held potato masher, blend mascarpone and cream cheese into a smooth paste, then slowly blend in eggs 1 at a time., sift flour into mixture while mixer is running. mixer should be set on low to avoid lumps. season with salt and pepper to taste., pour into a mixing bowl and fold in seafood and scallions by hand with a rubber spatula. do not overmix or lobster and crabmeat will break into small pieces. pour mixture into a greased 10-inch springform pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until cheesecake is golden-brown and firm. allow to cool completely before cutting., serve with pesto sauce , if desired.

white rum, dark creme de cacao, vanilla ice cream, eggs, sugar, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, kahlua (optional)

gluten free penne pasta, olive oil, scallions, finely sliced, red chili peppers, de-seeded and cut into small strips, tomatoes, salmon fillets, skinned and cut into dice around 1/2 inch square, frozen shrimp , do not defrost ahead of time, allow them to defrost in the dish for maximum flavour, coconut milk, lemon , juice only, salt and pepper, gluten-free bread , crumbed

chorizo sausage, cooked , and allowed to cool, japanese-style bread crumbs, monterey jack cheese, shredded, white onion , julienne, pork tenderloin, roasted poblano chile (pealed, with seeds), heavy whipping cream, chorizo sausage, roasted garlic

rotini pasta, cooked and allowed to cool, tuna (packed in water and drained well), red onion, chopped fine (or sliced thin), cucumber, chopped (fine or large your choice ), tomato (seeded and chopped ), mayonnaise, milk, cider vinegar, salt, minced garlic

beer , allowed to go flat, chicken broth, garlic cloves, halved, bay leaf, fresh parsley sprigs, salt, fresh ground black pepper, steamer clams , in the shell well scrubbed, melted butter, for dipping

all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar (can substitute brown, if you prefer ), baking powder, sea salt, whole milk, eggs, broken with a fork and lightly scrambled with 2 tbsp of sour cream, salted butter, melted and then allowed to stand for a few minutes and stirred again to suspend the milk solids, white cheddar cheese, extra sharp if you can get it, grated, red bell pepper , cleaned of seeds and membrane and chopped into little bits (or, ick - 4 tbslp. red jalepeno), sliced scallion , particularly the green parts of the stalk. if your scallion is not impeccably fresh, only use the pa (green onion)

butter, softened, eggs, beaten, mashed sweet potatoes; if using canned, drain liquid; if using fresh baked , allow to cool completely before adding to mix, salt, sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie shell

grated cheddar cheese, worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, tabasco sauce, salt, fresh ground black pepper, beer , allowed to go flat

ruby tuesday s chicken quesadillas, chicken breast, italian dressing, flour tortilla, margarine, shredded monterey jack/cheddar cheese, tomatoes, diced, jalapeno peppers, diced, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, place chicken breast in a bowl with enough italian dressing to, coat ; allow to marinate 30 minutes, refrigerated. grill marinated, chicken until done in a lightly oiled pan. cut into 3/4 pieces, aside ., brush 1 side of tortilla with margarine and place in frying pan, over medium heat. on 1 half of tortilla , add cheese, tomatoes , peppers, and cajun seasoning in that serving. make, spread to the edge of the half. top with diced chicken, fold empty tortilla side on top , and flip over in pan so that, cheese is on top of chicken. cook until very warm throughout ., pan to serving plate and cut into six equal wedges, on 1 side of plate. on the other side put lettuce , topped with, tomatoes , and then topped with sour cream. serve your, favorite salsa in a small bowl on the side .

custard, eggs, cream, butternut squash puree, unsulphered molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, soft butter for greasing, hazelnut pieces, lightly toasted, brown sugar, whole wheat flour, melted butter, cook butternut squash until tender and puree until smooth. strain if desired and allow to cool to room temperature., toss nuts in a skillet over medium heat , shaking often to prevent burning. allow to toast until lightly golden and aromatic.