278 canapes oeuvres 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

canape base, tofu, extra, marinade, soy sauce, mirin (japanese sweet cooking wine), sak, rice vinegar, orange juice and/or lemon juice to taste (optional), canape topping, tofu , medium, okra, cooked and sliced, mayonnaise, wasabi, avocado, crab meat, salt and pepper to taste

smoked salmon, sweet unsalted butter, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, lemon juice, pitted black olives, sliced in half, bread, 1/2 inch thick and 3-4 inches wide

fresh parsley, chopped, butter, at room temperature, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, bread, plain or toasted (rye, pumpernickel or white)

baguette , sliced into twenty 1/2-inch slices, lime juice, cooked shrimp, peeled and halved lengthwise, fresh flat leaf parsley (you ll need 20), caviar, vegetable oil, shallot, peeled and minced, garlic clove, peeled and minced, shrimp, in shell rinsed, brandy, cream cheese, softened (regular or reduced fat ), butter, softened, tomato paste, salt, pepper, vanilla extract

mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, chopped, salt, garlic salt, ground black pepper, english muffin, split

mascarpone cheese, crackers (such as carr s table water), pears, peeled and sliced, dates, pitted and sliced, dried tarragon

good seasons salad dressing mix (italian ), soft cream cheese, cucumber, dill, pumpernickel cocktail bread

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

cooked ground chicken or 1/2 cup ground turkey, butter, paprika, sweet, bread, plain or toasted (rye, pumpernickel or white)

cooked ground pork, butter, celery salt, bread, plain or toasted (rye, pumpernickel or white)

butter, slightly melted, flour, egg, beaten, water, salt, chives, chervil, italian parsley, whipping cream, gelatin powder mixed with 4tsp water, salt and pepper, smoked salmon

cucumber, cream cheese, sweet chili sauce, scallions, finely chopped, lemon juice, dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped, shrimp, cooked and peeled

eggs, hard cooked and chopped, smoked oysters , oil packed,drained,and chopped, chives, minced, bread, plain or toasted (rye, pumpernickel or white)

maytag blue cheese, crumbled, toasted walnut pieces, heavy cream, salt, freshly ground white pepper, olive oil, sliced onions, julienned granny smith apples, rice wine vinegar, french bread (2 inches by 1/4-inch), toasted, parsley

water packed tuna, anchovy fillets,chopped, sweet green pepper,chopped, fresh egg,hard boiled,chopped, russian dressing, cognac, butter, bread slices,remove the crusts, worcestershire sauce

dried thyme, dried rosemary, black peppercorns, white peppercorns, coriander seeds, plain goat cheese buttons (small rounds, about 2 oz each), halved horizontally, extra-virgin olive oil, bay leaves, french bread, toasted lightly, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil