351 buffet crowd Recipes

pimiento-stuffed olives, finely chopped, pitted ripe olives, finely chopped, olive oil, chopped roasted sweet red peppers, minced fresh parsley, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, unsliced italian bread, sliced deli turkey, sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 16 slices), sliced hard salami, sliced deli ham

ground turkey or beef, ketchup, dried oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper, head iceberg lettuce , torn, tomatoes, diced, shredded mexican cheese blend, sliced ripe olives, drained, mayonnaise, taco sauce, corn chips

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

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)

au gratin instant potato mix, cocktail wieners , sliced lengthwise, milk, condensed cream of mushroom soup, margarine or butter, melted, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cubed cooked ham, sliced mushrooms, drained, cream cheese, diced, dried chives, french-fried onions

thick slices bacon, uncooked wild rice, water, butter, onion, chopped, fresh mushrooms, sliced, condensed cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, sherry, salt, cooked, cubed chicken breast meat, artichoke hearts, drained, julienned carrots, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese

count) can refrigerated biscuits, sugar, oil, to deep fry in

imitation crabmeat, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic salt, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, softened, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, sugar, milk

onion bread, sliced & toasted, coriander, garlic powder, cumin, monterey jack pepper cheese, boneless skinless chicken breasts, tomatillo salsa, guacamole, garlic aioli, chopped green chili, peppery smoked bacon, leafy green lettuce, tomatoes, sliced, onion, finely sliced, sweet onion, chopped, garlic cloves, peeled, dried chipotle chiles, fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, water, coarse salt (to taste), sugar (to taste), tomatillo, husked, washed , and roasted, lime , juice of, avocados, seeded peeled, and diced, garlic cloves, minced, onion, finely minced, green chili, chopped, cilantro, chopped, lime , juice of, ripe tomatoes, chopped, salt and pepper, chili pepper, mayonnaise, chopped garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, chopped fresh coriander, salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , to taste

imitation crabmeat (i like flake or chunk style , but any style will do), mayonnaise

lump crabmeat , imitation is what i use, cheddar cheese, shredded, onions, finely chopped, celery, finely chopped, butter, flour, salt, half-and-half, egg, beaten, parsley, finely chopped, fine breadcrumbs

boiling water (unsalted ), dry elbow macaroni, margarine, skim milk (or 50% milk with 50% water), white pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cheez whiz or 0.5 (15 oz) jar, shredded medium cheddar, powdered parmesan cheese, shredded medium cheddar

stewing beef, beef bouillon cubes, canned tomatoes or 2 (15 oz) cans tomatoes, yellow onion, chopped, garlic, minced, tomato sauce or 1 (5 oz) can, whole kernel corn, drained, zipper peas, white acre peas , with snaps, crowder peas, field peas , with snaps, butter peas, butter beans, string beans, chopped carrots, okra, sliced (don tsp worry okra will cook away), chopped fresh spinach, potatoes, large chunks (if not freezing and serving this soup for a crowd, increase potatoes to 5 lb), vegetable juice, salt and pepper, water

frozen french cut green beans, frozen corn, frozen baby lima beans, heavy cream, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese

boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs ), cornstarch (for dusting), white onion, diced, frozen peas and carrot, oil (for frying ), oyster sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, white pepper, sake or 1 tsp rice wine

spinach, head red leaf lettuce, head butter lettuce, frozen peas, chopped green onion, hard-boiled eggs, grated, bacon, cooked and crumbled, ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, sour cream, plain yogurt