186 buffet hurry Recipes

red onion, chopped, black beans, balsamic vinegar, fresh orange juice or 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro, chopped, olive oil, garlic clove, peeled, ground cumin, salt, fresh ground pepper, tortilla chips, assorted raw cut-up vegetables

active dry yeast, warm water (105o to 115o), all-purpose baking mix, sugar, all-purpose flour

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

asparagus , tough ends removed and blanched, garlic (either fresh or powdered if in a hurry, i use a lot), italian dressing, to cover, cracked black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (if you don tsp like spicy, leave out), kosher salt, roasted red pepper, sliced, parmesan cheese

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)

canola oil, cumin seed, coriander seed, curry powder, fresh ginger, minced, whole clove garlic , smashed, head cauliflower, cut into florets, water, rice wine vinegar, cider vinegar, sugar, pickling salt

chopped cooked chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, sliced, sliced carrots, frozen green peas, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, salt and pepper, optional, instant biscuit mix, milk, melted butter

garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, olive oil, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, paprika

active dry yeast, warm water (105o to 115o), biscuit mix, sugar

golden mushroom soup, undiluted, asparagus spears, drained, sliced carrots, drained, whole new potatoes, drained and sliced, refrigerated pie crusts, mushroom stems/pieces, drained, light sour cream, dried thyme, freshly ground pepper, lean ground beef

broccoli flowerets, cauliflower flowerets, chicken breast halves, skinned/boned and cut in 1 pieces, garlic, minced, ground ginger, hot cooked rice, italian dressing, carrot, cut in 2 strips, soy sauce, vegetable oil, divided

ground beef, onion, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, frozen pea pods, chow mein noodles, condensed cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup, undiluted

angel hair pasta, onion, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, cubed fully cooked ham, chicken broth, margarine, melted, egg yolks, beaten, minced fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese

frozen mixed vegetables, water, dried minced onion, salt, condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted, uncooked minute ® white rice, tuna, drained and flaked, dried parsley flakes, dried marjoram, lemon juice

butter, eggs, salt and pepper to taste, process american cheese, bread, toasted, mayonnaise and/or mustard, optional, lettuce leaves, sliced deli ham

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