112 and know why Recipes

amaretto, triple sec, vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, cream, cherries

sausage (i use smoked ), corn, stewed tomatoes (i use delmonte with mexican seasonings), minute rice, chicken broth, water, chicken bouillon (you can substitute water/bouillon with another can of chicken broth, bouillon gives a better flavor.)

red potatoes, stalks celery , from heart diced small, red onion, diced small, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, seasoned salt, paprika, black pepper

ears corn on the cob, red bell pepper, split and seeded, chicken breast tenders, poultry seasoning , 1/3 palm full, cumin , 1/3 palm full, salt and pepper, yellow onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, chipotle chile in adobo (medium to hot heat level), stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken stock , available in re-sealable paper containers on soup aisle, blue corn tortilla chips, broken up into large pieces, cheddar cheese or 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded, sour cream, raw red onion, chopped (optional), fresh cilantro (optional) or 2 -3 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped (optional)

vegetable or corn oil, for drizzling, plus 2 tbsp -- 2 turns of the pot in a slow stream, ears corn on the cob or 2 ears fresh-frozen cobs, defrosted, red bell pepper, split and seeded, chicken breast tenders, poultry seasoning , 1/3 palm full, cumin , 1/3 palm full, salt and pepper, zucchini, small dice, yellow skinned onion, chopped, garlic, chopped, chipotle in adobo peppers (medium to hot heat level), chopped -- available in small cans in mexican and spanish food section of market, stewed tomatoes , 28 oz, tomato sauce , 8 oz, chicken stock , available in re-sealable paper containers on soup aisle, blue corn tortilla chips, broken up into large pieces, shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese, sour cream, red raw onion, chopped, chopped cilantro or parsley leaves, ripe avocado, diced and dressed with the juice of 1/2 lemon

cereal (gotta have your bowl), front seat, back seat (pick 1), convertable vehicle top down, friend by your right

i had input from several great friends who took their time to help in the search., on g, juels , tink, danadooley and magandab., cherylann from ez cooking, thanks to all for you time and help. jessica harlan a very busy person took time to research pans and sent me several emails, thank you for taking your time to help a stranger., magandab sent me a link on g for a pan at target and since i pass it often and by chance the day she sent her message on gr, i stopped and checked the pan made by calphalon., very heavy, straight sides so it would be easy to attach a candy thermometer and a glass lid with a dip lip with strainer capability., what an incredible pan for $60. why; i am able to put the butter and sugars into the pan and not worry about burning! i made toffee again last night and to really test it, set the temp 1 line about medium on the electric stove. i would stir about every 10 minutes and then do something else; well i was making a cheese cake while the toffee cooked. every time i checked, it was boiling up, stir and i could feel nothing sticking to the bottom and burning like my old copper bottom revere ware steel 3 quart pot., how great to not have to worry about the mixture burning. this is a 4 quart pot. just perfect for the amount of butter and sugar to boil and become a food that should be reserved for the gods., i placed a mat over the pot as it boiled as the cool air was affecting the rise in temperature. the notch in the side for pouring let me leave my bamboo spoon in pot, the thermometer clipped to the side. once the mix reached 285 i poured the mix into the pan and it was so cool to see how the very last bit slipped right out of the pan. this is a fantastic pot for making toffee and recommend without reservation the purchase of this pot by calphalon., double thanks to magandab for sending me to my perfect candy pan. eating my toffee makes see s toffee-ettes taste like dirt, this is the link magandab sent me, http://www.target.com/kitchen-essentials-calphalon-hard-anodized-straining/dp/b000jm34km/qid =1234998462/ref=br_1_4/192-4549105-5227516 ie=utf8&node=11082001&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

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

salmon patties, red salmon, drained, skin and bones removed (i know, i knowthe bones are actually good for you, but i still like to pick out the big pieces!), diced onion, saltine crackers, finely crushed (i ve also used finely crushed garlic croutons for a nice flavor enhancer), egg, beaten, garlic salt, fish rub (optional, but it s good stuff ), pepper, flour for coating salmon patties, butter for frying pan, creamed peas, butter (no margarine, please), flour, salt (i like to use sea salt, if i ve got it on hand), pepper, half-and-half (of course you can use milk, but i m going for a richer sauce here!), le sueur very young small sweet peas (these make the best creamed peas, but use whatever is available in your area), drained well

proof, active dry yeast, warm water (100-110 degrees ), warm; add, whole milk, buttermilk, sugar, unsalted butter, room temperature, all-purpose flour, divided, kosher salt...okay i am on a kosher kick. regular salt is fine ., soften and blend, unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, cinnamon, toast and chop, pecans; divided, combine ; add, brown sugar, heavy cream, pure maple sytrup, bourbon, kosher salt (i know, again with the - you can use regular salt), remaining pecans

brown rice (1 cup uncooked) - i made this as i was cooking, but i know its better to use cold rice., green onions, red bell pepper, garlic, carrots, curry powder, ginger, sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce

meatballs : you all know how to make, extra virgin olive oil, eggs, beaten, grated italian romano cheese, italian parmigiano cheese, homemade italian bread crumbs, fresh italian parsley, chopped, minced garlic, worcestershire sauce, light cream or milk, lean ground beef, hot italian sausage, spices for meat, freshly ground black pepper, ground allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, sea salt, combine the above and work all of the ingredients to incorporate completely, dried oregano, leaves fresh basil, chopped, arugula chopped, chopped italian parsley (for final garnish), shredded italian parmigiano-reggiano (sprinkle before serving), ingredients for the soup, e. v. olive oil, carrots, chopped (an italian wedding soup staple), onion, diced, celery, garlic, sliced thinly, balsamic vinegar, dry sherry , madeira, cooked crisp bacon, chicken stock, cooked white beans, orzo

unsalted butter or 4 tbsp margarine, reduced-sodium worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, salad seasoning (pre-mixed herbs), salt (optional), garlic powder, pepper, walnuts or 1 lb pecan halves

graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, butter, melted, sugar, sugar , is kept aside for the beating of the egg whites to soft peaks, cream cheese, egg yolks, egg whites , are kept aside to beat to soft peaks, flour, nutmeg or 1/4 tsp mace, almond extract, salt, lemon juice, vanilla, sour cream

italian plum tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, red pepper flakes, dried basil, salt, sugar, red wine (optional), pasta

crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, butter, melted, creamy peanut butter, cream cheese, softened, powdered sugar, lucky leaf premium strawberry pie filling

meaty skinless chicken pieces (i use thighs and legs on the bone), vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh gingerroot, grated, chinese plum sauce (half an 8 1/2 oz jar, i use lee kum kee brand duck or plum sauce), frozen lemonade concentrate (i know, i know, i was thinking the same thing but just trust me), asian chile sauce with garlic (i use kame brand chili with garlic sauce), soy sauce (i use kikkoman brand), lemon juice, mustard powder (i use coleman s brand english ), green onion, thinly sliced

sugar, melted lard (i know, i know), eggs, salt, sour milk (4 tsp vinegar to 4 cups milk), baking soda, baking powder, ground nutmeg, flour