194 america buffet Recipes

chicken breasts (trimmed of excess fat and skin), vegetable oil, jalapeno chiles, poblano chiles (stemmed, seeded, and cut into large pieces), anaheim chilies (stemmed, seeded, and cut into large pieces), onions, cut into large pieces, garlic cloves (medium, minced or pressed through garlic press), ground cumin, ground coriander, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, low sodium chicken broth, fresh lime juice (about 2 to 3 limes), cilantro leaf, minced, scallions, white and light green parts sliced thin

all-purpose flour, unbleached, pecans, chopped fine, old fashioned oats (quick-cooking oats may be substituted), light brown sugar , packed, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, table salt, unsalted butter, melted (1 stick), golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, halved, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (about 7 medium), granulated sugar, ground cinnamon (optional), apple cider, lemon juice, unsalted butter

shortening, sugar, eggs, white vinegar, vanilla extract, cake flour, baking cocoa, salt, baking soda, buttermilk, sugar, cornstarch, orange juice, fresh or frozen blueberries, ground nutmeg, salt, heavy whipping cream, sugar

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

frozen cooked meatballs, thawed, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, garlic salt, beef bouillon cube

broccoli florets, chopped red onion, sunflower seeds, chopped raisins, crumbled feta cheese, plain low-fat yogurt, light mayonnaise, white sugar, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste

oil , peanut or sesame, garlic, thinly sliced, fresh green beans, trimmed, white sugar, oyster sauce, soy sauce

boneless beef chuck roast, onions, cut into 1-inch chunks, red sweet pepper , cut into 3/4-inch pieces, classico tomato and basil pasta sauce, zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch chunks, salt, pepper, hot cooked spaghetti (optional)

margarine, butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, brandy, flour, baking powder, baking soda, oatmeal, corn flakes, crushed to match the size of your oatmeal, dates, chopped, raisins, golden raisin, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips

brown sugar, sugar, margarine, softened, peanut butter, vanilla, egg, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, snickers miniature candy bars

vermicelli (broken in half ), vegetable oil, onion, minced, salt, garlic cloves, minced, cumin, diced tomatoes, chorizo sausage, low sodium chicken broth, chipotle chile in adobo, chopped fine, pepper, monterey jack cheese, shredded, cilantro, minced, sour cream

low fat cottage cheese, boiling water (see note above, for measuring), low-fat sour cream, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley leaves, fresh tarragon leaves, garlic clove, minced, salt and pepper, minced fresh chives

eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, chorizo sausage, chopped medium, red onion, chopped fine, red bell pepper (stemmed, seeded, and chopped medium), jalapeno chile (stemmed, seeded, and minced ), unsalted butter, cheddar cheese (shredded ), scallions, sliced thin, flour tortillas (8 to 9 inch), sour cream (optional), salsa (jarred or fresh )

corn tortillas , 6-inch size, vegetable oil (for frying , about 3/4 cup), vegetable oil, onion, minced fine, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, table salt, cayenne, garlic cloves, minced fine, lean ground beef, low sodium chicken broth, canned tomato sauce, dark brown sugar, cider vinegar

hass avocadoes (pitted and cut into 1/2 inch cubes ), red onion, minced, fresh cilantro, minced, fresh lime juice, jalapeno pepper (stemmed, seeded, minced ), garlic clove, minced, cumin, salt

ham (smoked , bone-in picnic ham), bay leaves, split peas, rinsed and picked through, dried thyme, extra virgin olive oil, onions, chopped medium, carrots, chopped medium, celery, chopped medium, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp), sugar, red potatoes , scrubbed and cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 3/4 cup), black pepper (freshly ground ), red onion, minced, balsamic vinegar

all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, at room temperature, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla, semisweet chocolate pieces, chopped walnuts

potato, bacon, white onion chopped, flour, chicken broth, half and half, fresh parsley chopped, garlic minced, dried basil, salt, coarsely ground pepper, hot sauce, shredded cheddar cheese divided, green onions sliced divided, fresh parsley chopped