151 being salad Recipes

yogurt (can be nonfat or lowfat), whole english seedless cucumbers, garlic cloves, pressed, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh mint, flat leaf parsley, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, lemon , juice of, lemon , zest of, paprika, spice mix, red bell pepper, green bell pepper

farfalle pasta, yellow summer squash, cut into 1-in. chunks, zucchini , halved lengthwise and cut into 1-in. chunks, olive oil, divided, salt (my addition), champagne vinegar, freshly ground pepper, chopped fresh oregano, toasted pine nuts, chopped pitted kalamata olives (michael also said that it might be better to leave the olives whole)

mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, buttermilk (regular milk can be substituted), minced garlic, minced fresh parsley, lemon juice

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

duck breasts, lemongrass, fresh chopped, lemon juice, garlic cloves, oil, pepper, red onion, fresh coriander, chopped, mangoes or 1 (425 g) can , chopped, lemon juice, sweet chili sauce (some brands can be very sweet, you may want to combine chili sauce with sweet chili so it is not to ), fresh ginger, grated, sugar, bacon , cut into strips, mixed salad greens (radicchio, rocket, iceberg etc..), watercress, for the top, bread, butter, dried parsley (approximately enough to sprinkle on bread), dried basil (approx , to sprinkle on bread), garlic powder (approx , to sprinkle on bread), balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey

button mushroom (leave them whole), onion, cider vinegar, salad oil (has to be ), garlic clove (minced ), sugar, salt, fresh ground pepper (to taste), water, tabasco sauce (more if you are brave)

bumble bee albacore tuna in water (other brands may be substituted, but i prefer bumble bee), best foods mayonnaise (again , a personal preference), chopped black olives, red onion, dill pickles, fresh dill, lemon pepper seasoning, dried mustard

olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, black pepper, tomatoes , halved lengthwise, eggplant , cut into 1/2 inch slices (1 1/2 lbs), red onion , cut into 1/2 inch slices, italian sausages (preferably turkey can be hot or sweet), wagon wheel macaroni

dry hidden valley dry ranch dressing mix (can use another brand but hidden valley seems to be the best!), mayonnaise, miracle whip (or just use 3 cups mayonnaise), milk (or use butter ), sweet relish (can add in more to taste), prepared yellow mustard, hard-boiled egg yolks, mashed well, garlic powder, seasoning salt (or to taste), seasoned salt and black pepper (can use white salt, seasoned is better)

ears grilled corn, edamame, cooked and shelled, cooked black-eyed peas (if using canned , be sure to drain), red onion, finely chopped, stalks celery, finely chopped, melted butter or 2 tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette , or as needed, garlic, minced, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, head red leaf lettuce , torn into bite size pieces, baby spinach, sliced plum tomatoes, for garnish

diced radish, diced cucumber, diced tomato, scallion, sliced (use both green and white parts of scallion, reserve some green for garnish), fresh mint , rough chop. (fresh parsley or cilantro or dill can be substituted for a change in flavor), lemons , juice of, olive oil, crumbled feta cheese

nopalitos (get the kind that are sliced), white onions, chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, dried mexican oregano, fresh lime juice, tomatoes, cut into wedges, fresh cilantro, chopped, queso fresco (vegan cheese can be used for a vegan option) or 2/3 cup anejo cheese, crumbled or shredded (vegan cheese can be used for a vegan option), purple onion, sliced into thin rings, canned chilies , jalapenos en escabeche cut into chunks, avocados, sliced, head romaine lettuce , torn into bite-sized pieces

achiote paste*, crumbled or 1 tbsp smoked paprika, orange, juiced, limes, juiced, garlic clove, peeled and minced, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, sea scallops, extra-virgin olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing pan, hass avocados, halved, pitted and flesh cut into quarters, sugar, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, mixed baby lettuces, red grapefruit, peeled and segmented, achiote paste can be found in latin markets. look for a brand with no msg or artificial additives.

bread cubes, orange juice, mangoes, large and very ripe, english cucumber, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2-2 cups), almonds , must be marcona (spanish , available at trader joe s and whole foods), garlic clove, minced and smashed to a paste with 1/4 tsp coarse salt, light olive oil, water, sherry wine vinegar, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 8 26/30 count ), sambal oelek chili paste, garlic clove, minced, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, diced mangoes (reserved from above), basil leaves , cut into chiffonade

boneless skinless chicken, cooked, head cabbage, sliced, green onion, sliced, almonds (slivered or sliced ), sesame seeds, rice sticks (asian section in grocery store), sugar, salt, vinegar, black pepper, peanut oil, sesame oil, peanut oil , for frying rice noodles and roasting almonds, head lettuce , can be added to cabbage for added flavor

shallots , brunoise, butter, sweet potatoes , brunoise (needs to be the size of risotto), hot chicken broth, scallops , u-10 s or bigger (10 /lb), minced garlic, minced ginger, chanterelles, cleaned, salt and black pepper to taste, canola oil to cook, juice of 1 lemon, truffle oil, virgin olive oil, haricot verts, blanched and shocked, chives cut into batons (1-inch), truffle oil to garnish, salt and black pepper to taste, funky sweet potato garnish (optional), sweet potato , spaghetti cut using turning slicer, peruvian purple potato, peeled and sliced, salt to taste, canola oil for frying

yukon gold potatoes, washed , cut into 1/8-inch round slices, olive oil, herb mix , recipe follows, salt and fresh ground black pepper, truffle butter (can be store bought), beef tenderloin medallions, olive oil, herb mix , recipe follows, salt and fresh ground black pepper, butter, shallots, minced, dried morels , soaked in warm water to cover for 30 minutes, strained, water reserved, brandy, veal stock, heavy cream, salt and fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, minced shallots, beet greens, arugula, stems removed, baby spinach, salt and black pepper, tomato concasse (peeled, seeded , and cut into julienned strips), chopped fresh thyme leaves, chopped fresh rosemary, italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped

frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (i freeze fresh spinach no longer able to be used for salad and wait for the day i make this recipe), shredded sharp cheddar cheese, dry breadcrumbs (i use fine ), egg, cod (i use pollock sometimes)