5932 also served colombia Recipes

good chicken stock, rice , i prefer short-grain but long-grain works too, garlic cloves, crushed, fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes also stems removed and sliced) or 12 dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes also stems removed and sliced), grated ginger, sliced chicken breasts (you can also use cooked chicken, shredded or chopped), chopped pak choi (or a mix of these two) or 2 cups leeks, chopped in fine rings (or a mix of these two), soy sauce , to taste, oyster sauce , to taste, salt , to taste, white pepper , to taste, fresh coriander leaves, green onion, chopped, tea marbled egg, chopped fresh spinach leaves, chopped chile, egg , thin omelet, cut in fine strips, sesame oil, soy sauce

diced cooked chicken (good also ) or 2 cups seafood (good also) or 2 cups ham (good also), uncooked couscous, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, dried parsley flakes, salt and pepper, sugar , to taste, garlic powder or 1/8 tsp fresh minced garlic, to taste, chopped red bell peppers, chopped peeled cucumbers, chopped onion (red onion is best, but white may be used), currants, sweet whole kernel corn, drained (can use frozen , or left-over cut off kernels from grilled corn on the cob)

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

arame, water (preferably filtered), quinoa ** (1 3/4 oz), kombu* (kelp ), onion , cut into 3/4-inch pieces, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, firm tofu , cut crosswise into 6 slices and each slice quartered, carrot , halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems discarded and caps thinly sliced, white miso*** (also called shiro miso; not sweet , preferably white rice and soy miso), very thinly sliced bok choy or napa cabbage, tamari**** (wheat-free sauce from refined soy ), or to taste, scallion, thinly sliced, dulse flakes

vegetable stock or 4 cups vegetarian chicken stock, stewed tomatoes (can also use fresh-i usually 1 can along with chopped fresh tomatoes) or 2 (14 1/2 oz) cans diced tomatoes (can also use fresh-i usually 1 can along with chopped fresh tomatoes), potato, cubed, onion, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, carrots, chopped, cabbage, finely chopped, kidney beans (i use fresh often also), fresh corn kernels (or canned will work), zucchini, sliced, pasta, uncooked (your choice of favorite style pasta. i usually use spirals or penne, but really it depends mostly on), salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

cooked lobster meat , including 4 whole claws if available, unsalted butter, spring onions , including tender green parts, finely chopped, fresh thyme, minced, salt, fresh ground white pepper, white button mushrooms , brushed clean and thinly sliced, brandy, fresh lemon juice (to taste), all-purpose flour, lobster stock (you can also use shrimp stock, fish stock, or chicken stock, or prepared low-sodium chicken broth), half-and-half, sweet paprika, tabasco sauce, grated parmesan cheese

all-purpose flour (you may also use a combination of the two, plus wheat flour) or 3 1/2 cups bread flour (you may also use a combination of the two, plus wheat flour), salt, instant yeast, olive oil , plus a bit for greasing the bowl, water , plus more as needed

wheat flour (also works well with whole rye flour, just add 2 tsp. extra flour), sugar, baking powder, salt, imperial stout beer (or other dark beer)

strawberry vodka (stoli, smirnoff, etc), diet 7-up (regular can be used if you prefer, also , if you want the drink to be less sweet, then substitute clu), fresh strawberries, sliced, limes (small wedges), sugar

mushroom, pizza sauce, chopped onion, chopped green pepper (optional), mozzarella cheese, tomato (optional), pepperoni (whatever you like, also optional) or salami (whatever you like, also optional) or ham (whatever you like, also optional), hot dog buns or bread

half-and-half (you can also substitute sour cream for half and half if you desire a thicker dressing), salad dressing, white vinegar, sugar, zenders chicken seasoning poultry seasoning, head cabbage, finely shredded, carrot, shredded ,per lb of cabbage, onion, finely chopped ,per lb. of cabbage, red cabbage, shredded ,per lb. of cabbage, green pepper, finely chopped ,per lb. of cabbage (i also sometimes use red pepper too)

frozen yucca root (also called yuca and cassava) or 1 lb fresh yucca root (also called yuca and cassava), olive oil, dried cilantro or 1 tsp dried oregano, dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh lime juice , for serving

frozen italian vegetables (approx. wt), chopped onion, garlic cloves (minced ), olive oil, alfredo sauce (or equivalent from refrigerator section or homemade), chunky tomato sauce (any flavor ), tomato paste, dried oregano or 2 tsp italian seasoning, ground pepper, dried parsley, eggs, ricotta cheese (also can use half and half mix of ricotta and tofu) or 12 oz crumbled drained medium firm tofu (also can use half and half mix of ricotta and tofu), cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated provolone cheese or 1 cup mixed italian cheese blend, grated parmesan cheese

rye bread (large thick slices), garlic cloves, halved, feta cheese, thinly sliced (or crumbled ), chopped fresh chives or 2 tbsp green onions, sliced monterey jack cheese (a mild white melting cheese, may also be shredded) or 1 medium asiago cheese (a mild white melting cheese, may also be shredded) or 1 medium chaume cheese (a mild white melting cheese, may also be shredded)

eggs, well beaten, baking powder (this will make the eggs fluffy!), half-and-half cream (can use full-fat milk also) or 1/4 cup unwhipped whipping cream (can use full-fat milk also), salt and pepper, butter (for frying ), salami (chopped into about 1/2-inch squares), green onions, chopped, shredded cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

fresh orange roughy (can also use red snapper or haddock fillets) or 1 1/2 lbs frozen orange roughy, thawed (can also use red snapper or haddock fillets), garlic powder, butter, melted, lemon juice, soy sauce, paprika

dried anasazi beans (can also use canned beans) or 1 cup dried pinto bean, no soaking necessary (can also use canned beans), olive oil , plus more as needed, yellow onion, diced, red bell pepper, diced, green bell pepper, diced, carrot, diced, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, egg, dried breadcrumbs, approximately

avocado oil (also try apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil, or sesame oil), aloe vera gel