1534 buffet party Recipes

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

party-size potato dinner rolls, sliced deli ham (such as hillshire farm), sandwich size swiss cheese (then quarter each slice), butter (melted ), poppy seed, worcestershire sauce, prepared yellow mustard (i use french s), onion flakes

cheddar cheese, grated, mayonnaise , not miracle whip, black olives, finely chopped, onions, finely chopped, rye bread (party cocktail or sandwich slices)

ground beef, pork sausage, velveeta cheese, oregano, garlic salt, worcestershire sauce, loaves miniature party rye rounds (small loaves , like eckridge farms)

cream cheese, softened, salad dressing mix (garlic, onion, or italian), party rye rounds, cucumber

butter, softened, onion, minced, poppy seed, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, party rolls, sliced ham, chopped, swiss cheese, grated

hot pork sausage, velveeta cheese, oregano, ketchup, party rye rounds, slices

cocktail shrimp, chopped, cream cheese, softened to room temperature, mayonnaise, celery, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, lemon juice, party rye bread slices or sturdy crackers

dozen frozen meatballs (i use trader joe s party meatballs), teriyaki sauce (try soy vay brand very very teriyaki! it s deelish!), red pepper flakes , to taste

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (each 7ox.), bamboo skewers , soaked in water 30 minutes, drained (8 inch length), grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, bay leaves, broken into small pieces, chopped fresh rosemary, garlic cloves, pressed, salt, hot pepper sauce, light mayonnaise

sage sausage, grated swiss cheese, mayonnaise, party rye rounds

ground beef, sausage (hot or mild ), velveeta cheese, green onions, chopped finely, parsley (for color ), tomato, thinly sliced (optional), party rye rounds

party rye rounds (1/4 oz slices), tomatoes, sliced (or cut 2 large tomatoes into quarters then slice--you want the slices about the same size as the bre), egg whites, cream of tartar, grated parmesan cheese or 2 tbsp parmesan soy cheese

pepperidge farm miniature party rye rounds, grated sharp cheddar cheese, grated onion, bacon (5 or 6 pieces), horseradish, worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise

pork tenderloin 2.5 - 3 lb, italian salad dressing or 1 bottle lawry s garlic and herb marinade, get a pre-seasoned pork tenderloin - they are good , and saves your time for other party preparations), frozen yeast rolls, condiments of your choice, i usually have alittle bowl of dijon mustard , green goddess dip from the melting pot (great on these little sandwiches) and a flavored mayo., green goddes dip from the melting pot, melting pots green goddess dip, red pepper mayo, roasted red peppers, drained, kraft real mayo, shallots, minced, stir together and serve, garlic n vidalia mayo, garlic-n-vidalia-mayo.html >garlic n vidalia mayo

grated cheese (kraft extra sharp), mayo, chopped onion, pitted black olives, chopped, loaves party rye bread

butter or margarine, softened, onion, minced, poppy seeds, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, party rolls, sliced ham, chopped, swiss cheese slices

seasoned pork sausage, ketchup, oregano, velveeta cheese, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, cocktail party rye bread