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  • How Many Hors Douevresperson
    how to estimate food quantities and
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    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
    30 min, 49 ingredients
  • Pearl Balls
    glutinous rice (also called sweet or sticky rice, availab... and
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    glutinous rice (also called sweet or sticky rice, available at chinese or asian markets), pork or ground, green onion (spring onion) minced (at least 3 tbsp), water chestnuts, minced, egg white, light soy sauce, dry sherry, salt, black pepper , to taste, cornstarch , or as needed, preparation, soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 6 - 8 hours (preferably overnight). drain well in a sieve or colander. spread out the rice on a baking sheet. note: drain and spread out the rice just before making the pearl balls, so that the rice doesn tsp dry out too much., mince or grind the pork if not using ground pork., in a large bowl, combine the pork, soy sauce, sherry, green onion, water chestnuts, salt, pepper, egg white and cornstarch., prepare the steamer for steaming., take about 1 tbsp of the ground pork mixture and form into a ball. roll lightly over the glutinous rice and place on a heatproof plate. continue with the rest of the pork mixture, placing the balls 1/2-inch apart. (you will need at least 2 plates). 6. place the plates in a steamer container or on a bamboo basket in a wok. cover and steam the pearl balls over boiling water for between 25 - 35 minutes, until they are cooked through. steam in two batches if needed., serve the pearl balls hot with soy sauce., variation, add a few softened chinese black mushrooms and/or minced ginger to the pork mixture.
    35 min, 19 ingredients
  • Zucchini Keftedes
    zucchini (about 2-3 large ). you can also use summer squa... and
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    zucchini (about 2-3 large ). you can also use summer squash as a substitute., clean kitchen towel, green onions , finely sliced green portions. i also use the green portions of cebollitas., feta cheese, crumbled, garlic, minced, kalamata olives (optional), fresh dill, minced , depending on desired taste, fresh mint , minced. you can leave this out if you don tsp have it, but it is a nice addition., panko bread crumbs, lemon zest from 1 lemon, lemon juice from half a lemon, egg, beaten, smoked paprika, fresh cracked black pepper, sea or kosher salt, canola oil, greek yogurt or sour cream, fresh basil , or any other complimentary herb you want to add to the yogurt or sour cream
    18 ingredients
  • Tammys Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
    chicken breast or 5 fillets. you can also use dark meat i... and
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    chicken breast or 5 fillets. you can also use dark meat in this recipe. we prefer white meat., chicken broth, chicken bullion cubes, bell pepper diced, onions diced, green onions diced, celery diced, parsley, rotel tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, also use 1 can of cream of celery soup (if you dont have the celery to dice), lg. box of velvetta cheese, spaghetti, mushrooms or mushroom pieces & stems (optional), olives (optional)
    17 ingredients
  • Mushroom Stroganoff
    butter, onion, chopped, garlic, minced and
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    butter, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, mushrooms, sliced (note : i used portobello and baby bella), low sodium chicken stock (note : you may also use vegetable or beef stock), low-fat sour cream, non-fat yogurt (note : you can use a combination of low or non-fat greek yogurt (such as fage) and light sour cream, or use 1 exclusively), all-purpose flour, low sodium soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, chopped fresh parsley and a lttle extra for garnish, farfalle pasta (note : feel free to use whatever pasta you prefer, or even brown or white rice), salt and pepper to taste
    15 min, 13 ingredients
  • Roasted  Clams On The Grill Roasted Clams On The Grill
    littleneck clams , well cleaned and
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    littleneck clams , well cleaned, homemade or good-quality bottled cocktail sauce, butter, lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, generous tbsp prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, onion powder, freshly ground black pepper, cocktail sauce , in a medium bowl. whisk together the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and onion powder. season with pepper to taste., refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour to blend flavors. may be stored for up to 3 days.
    14 ingredients
  • Party Rye Pizza Dip Party Rye Pizza Dip
    processed cheese and
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    processed cheese, sausage, hot or mild depending on your taste, worcestershire sauce, italian herb tomato paste, cocktail rye bread , cocktail sourdough bread or frito scoops to dip.
    10 min, 5 ingredients
  • Mushroom Strudel Mushroom Strudel
    assorted mushrooms, chopped, shallots, minced and
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    assorted mushrooms, chopped, shallots, minced, cream cheese or crumbled goat cheese (this dish also works with cottage cheese), sour cream , yogurt, or a combination, salt, freshly grated black pepper, dill, minced, bread crumbs, scallions, finely minced, parsley, minced, lemon juice, sheets phyllo pastry, poppy or sesame seeds (optional)
    1 hour , 14 ingredients
  • Seven Sisters Native American Seven Sisters Native American
    fresh z.squash , chopped into decent bite sized pieces and
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    fresh z.squash , chopped into decent bite sized pieces, fresh yellow/sumer squash , chopped the same, onion, yellow , vidalia, or red, cut into slices and broken up, garlic , rough minced, yellow, red, green bell peppers, seeded, sliced up into strips, enough oil or oil and butter to gently saute fresh vegetables, ortega chiles, chopped or chop up the whole ones yourself, stewed tomatoes , the new spicy ones add a nice pop, kidney beans, (light or dark ) some what drained, black beans , mostly drained., corn, canned, frozen or fresh off the ear, cumin , to taste, red pepper flakes , to taste, or leave out if no heat desired, a pinch of thyme and/or marjoram, ground in your hand, a healthy pinch of kosher salt, grated sharp cheese over the top of servings, if you want to, cooked rice to serve this over is good and part of the original recipe given to me., all ingredients with an asterisk (*) i have added to the basic recipe., you can add boiled, broiled , or roasted chicken torn/cut up to this. you can also add ground beef or cooked stewed beef or other left over beef if you want meat added to this vegetable dish.
    45 min, 19 ingredients
  • Orange Raisin Loaf Orange Raisin Loaf
    raisins, banana, orange, chopped with rind on and
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    raisins, banana, orange, chopped with rind on, sugar (or substitute also works), oil, egg, egg whites (can also just use two eggs), buttermilk (or regular milk with 1/2 tbsp lemon juice), white flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt
    45 min, 12 ingredients
  • Yogurt Bran Muffins Yogurt Bran Muffins
    fiber 1 cereal (note : oatmeal is also good or all bran c... and
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    fiber 1 cereal (note : oatmeal is also good or all bran cereal), egg whites or 1 egg, slightly beaten (i have also used egg substitute), vegetable oil, low-fat yogurt (any flavor) note : i use either blueberry or raspberry flavored yogurt if i don tsp add the fruit., all purpose flour (i use whole wheat flour which gives it a nutty taste), brown sugar, baking soda, salt, fresh blueberries or raspberries, if desired.
    18 min, 9 ingredients
  • Ruths Apple Banana High Fiber Muffins Ruths Apple Banana High Fiber Muffins
    wet ingredients, brown bananas and
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    wet ingredients, brown bananas, fuji apples, peeled and chopped, granny smith apple, peeled and chopped, lemon juice, chopped nuts (whichever you prefer), dark brown sugar, applesauce, rice/soy/almond milk, vanilla, honey (to taste), cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, eggs, dry ingredients, flax seeds, wheat germ, wheat bran (you can also use oat or rice bran), all-purpose flour, wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vegetable spray, paper cupcake liners
    15 min, 27 ingredients
  • Japanese Style Salad Dressing Japanese Style Salad Dressing
    mirin (a sweet japanese rice wine available in asian mark... and
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    mirin (a sweet japanese rice wine available in asian markets), water, dried bonito flakes (also called dried or shaved bonito tuna flakes, also found in asian markets), soy sauce, japanese rice vinegar, olive oil, chopped gingerroot, honey, chopped carrot
    5 min, 9 ingredients
  • Leftover Macaroni And Pea Salad Leftover Macaroni And Pea Salad
    what i had and
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    what i had, uncooked salad pasta or macaroni ( i actually used 2 cups, because that was the serving size i broke my huge bag of macaroni into!!), sweet (english) peas ( i used the rest, probably about 1 cup of my publix brand grocery store frozen bag of peas!!), onion, chopped fine, american, cheddar or any favorite cheese, cut into small cubes (i used the rest of my publix brand grocery store shredded cheddar cheese, maybe 1/2 to 1 cup, or so), salt and pepper, to taste, what i needed and had to buy, stalks celery, chopped fine (only because i ran out!!), miracle whip or mayonnaise ( i used about 3/4 to 1 cup of mayo, due to the amount of pasta, also i use duke s brand mayo, it s my favorite, much better than anything else i ve tried!!) (also ran out of this....figures!!), what i added into some of the left-over macaroni salad, durkee brand french fried onions, jalapeno pepper, chopped fine, also, 1 dash or so of cayenne pepper
    2 hour , 13 ingredients
  • Moms Chicken Salad Moms Chicken Salad
    chicken breast halves (1.5 full) boneless and skinless. y... and
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    chicken breast halves (1.5 full) boneless and skinless. you can also mix and match breast an thighs for a combination of light and dark meat of desired., mayo. (regular or low fat ) use more if it s not moist enough, dollop of sour cream (regular or low fat ), chopped walnuts, ribs of celery, diced ., salt and pepper to taste., sugar (optional)
    30 min, 7 ingredients
  • Raison Pecan And Goat Cheese Salad Raison Pecan And Goat Cheese Salad
    organic spring mix , 1 bag: buy at grocery store and
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    organic spring mix , 1 bag: buy at grocery store, goat cheese, candied pecans. i usually use a little more. (you can get these from trader joe s or just use regular pecans), dried raisons (you can also use cranberries), raspberry vinaigrette (you can also use balsamic vinaigrette)
    5 ingredients
  • Gesiers Confit Slow-cooked Duck Gizzards Extrapola... Gesiers Confit Slow-cooked Duck Gizzards Extrapola...
    melted duck or goose fat or butter. you can purchase goos... and
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    melted duck or goose fat or butter. you can purchase goose fat at bristol farms; you can save duck fat from roasting duck legs (also available at asian supermarkets; i usually get them on the same trip and make them first, to render the fat). you may supplement either 1 with butter if you need more to cover the gizzards. vegetable oil will not do. you will need enough to cover the gizzards in, a small high casserole ; i also use a loaf pan.
    3 ingredients
  • Dark Side Salad Dark Side Salad
    vegetable broth, water and
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    vegetable broth, water, black rice (this is not the same as wild rice), soaked overnight, black lentils (also called beluga lentils), fresh grated ginger, black radish, peeled and diced, kosher salt, tuscan kale (also called black or dinosaur kale), destemmed and sliced into thin strips, carrot , julienned (if you have purple s it keeps the salad a similar colour), black vinegar (chinkiang vinegar) or balsamic vinegar, black garlic, mashed (you can omit this if you can tsp find it or use roasted garlic), raw agave nectar or brown rice syrup, tamari soy sauce, light olive oil, toasted sesame oil, black pepper, salt to taste, black sesame seeds
    18 ingredients




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