3993 chestnut hors Recipes

onion, chopped, chopped fennel bulb, butter, cubed, divided, garlic cloves, minced, peeled cooked chestnuts, coarsely chopped, pear, chopped, chicken broth, mixed dried fruit, coarsely chopped, poultry seasoning, minced fresh rosemary, minced fresh thyme, salt, pepper, loaves day-old white bread (1 lb each), cubed, eggs, milk

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

semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled, chestnut puree or 1 (15 oz) can chestnut cream (see note), unsalted butter or 4 oz unsalted margarine, egg yolks, egg whites, salt, sugar, pure vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (optional), whipping cream or 1/2 cup brewed coffee (optional)

unsweetened chestnut puree , packed (3/4 of a 14 oz can or homemade), semisweet dark chocolate (about 1 1/4 cups grated ), ground blanched almonds (1/2 cup) or 2 oz ground pecans (1/2 cup), fine breadcrumbs, butter, melted (to butter pan), flour (to dust pan), eggs , seperated, sea salt, vanilla sugar, semisweet dark chocolate, butter, room temperature (1 stick), powdered vanilla sugar , sifted, coarsely ground blanched almonds (1/2 cup) or 2 oz coarsely ground pecans (1/2 cup), heavy cream, vanilla powdered sugar , sifted, unsweetened chestnut puree (remaining 1/4 of 14 oz can), powdered vanilla sugar, rum

unsalted butter, at room temperature, brown sugar (about 1/2 cup), granulated cane sugar (about 1/2 cup), all-purpose flour (about 1 3/4 cups), chestnut flour (about 3/4 cup), baking soda, baking powder, salt, eggs, vanilla extract, caramel , recipe follows (about 1 cup), sour cream (about 1 1/4 cup), black sesame pastry cream , recipe follows, chestnut cream frosting , recipe follows, black and white sesame chopsticks , recipe follows, granulated cane sugar (about 1 cup), heavy cream, juice of 1 lemon , optional, whole milk, egg yolks, granulated cane sugar (about 1/4 cup), cornstarch , sifted (about 2 tbsp), pure vanilla extract, butter, at room temperature (about 2 tbsp), tahini (about 1/2 cup), black sesame powder, chestnut paste or chestnut cream, such as clement faugier (about 3/4 cup), unsweetened chestnut puree , such as clement faugier (about 3/4 cup), unsalted butter, softened, powdered sugar (about 1 cup), dark rum, vanilla extract, special equipment : a multi-opening or spaghetti-style piping tip, such as ateco 234, granulated cane sugar (about 2 oz), white vinegar, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, special equipment (optional): an unlined copper pot , a digital-alarming candy thermometer

olive oil, roasted, shelled , and skinned chestnuts; see how to roast fresh chestnuts ; (1 lb in shell or 14 oz bottled whole), firm-ripe red pears, dijon mustard, sherry vinegar, chopped shallot, head chicory (curly endive), torn (6 cups), stilton cheese, crumbled

olive oil, divided, striped bass fillets, sliced swiss chard, peeled roasted chestnuts *, or jarred chestnuts, chopped, dry white wine, bottled clam juice, pomegranate molasses, sherry wine vinegar, dijon mustard, shallot, minced

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pork tenderloins , each 12 to 16 oz, dijon mustard, butter, peeled roasted chestnuts *, or jarred chestnuts, finely chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, sugar, chopped fresh sage, water

pearl onions (preferably red ), roasted, shelled , and skinned chestnuts; see how to roast fresh chestnuts ; (1 lb in shell or 14 oz bottled whole), unsalted butter, chicken broth, celery ribs, sliced 1/2 inch thick, shallots, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup), fresh thyme, dry white wine

eggs, sour cream, sugar, canned sweetened chestnut puree, butter, softened, vanilla, semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted, self-rising flour, baking powder, chopped toasted hazelnuts, chocolate chip, powdered sugar (sometimes called icing or confectioners ), cream, vanilla, chopped toasted hazelnuts, canned sweetened chestnut puree

monin white chocolate sauce, monin roasted chestnut syrup, espresso, milk or 6 oz half-and-half cream, flavored whipped cream, cream , roasted chestnut or chocolate whipped or vanilla whipped

bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped, chestnut cream or sweetened chestnut puree, rum, buttercream , recipe follows, genoise sheet cake, baked, meringue mushrooms , recipe follows, fresh pine or holly

fresh chestnuts , roasted and peeled (or 2 (10-oz) cans whole chestnuts, drained), chopped onions, chopped celery, garlic, bay leaves, idaho potato, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 2 cups), light chicken stock, thyme, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fresh basil, lemon, juiced, worcestershire sauce, warmed heavy cream, salt and freshly ground black pepper, ground pork, chopped garlic, chopped green onions, chopped parsley, worcestershire sauce, egg yolk, heavy cream, crushed red pepper, quatre d epices, salt and freshly ground black pepper, wonton wrappers

sweet potatoes (about 2 1/4 lb), bottled cooked chestnuts or dried chestnuts, dried apple slices, cut into 1/3-inch dice, unsweetened apple juice, unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, mild honey, grated nutmeg, cinnamon (preferably ceylon), eggs, lightly beaten, pure vanilla extract, heavy cream, whole milk, medjool dates, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, lightly sweetened whipped cream

whole quail * (about 6 oz each), salt, black pepper, peanut oil or vegetable oil, unsalted butter, carrot, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, fresh thyme sprigs, cognac, low-sodium chicken broth (16 fl oz), creme fraiche, seedless green grapes (about 18), roasted chestnuts** (from a 7 1/4-oz jar or peeled roasted fresh)

spaghetti, olive oil, red chile, seeded and chopped, unsweetened chestnut puree, vegetable stock, dry sherry, cooked chestnuts, peeled and chopped, fresh thyme, chopped, flageolet beans, drained and rinsed, double cream , aka heavy cream

raw meatballs (pork and beef mixture, or any), olive oil, onions, chopped into half rings, garlic cloves, crushed, chestnut mushrooms, chopped (optional), cooked peeled chestnuts, sage leaves , soaked in boiling water for 1 minute, drained and chopped, bay leaves, red wine, pork stock (a mixture of chicken and beef works well), salt, pepper

cubed white bread , about 1/2 inch each (no crusts), roasted chestnuts, finely chopped, dried cherries, finely chopped, sweetened condensed milk (eagle brand), sweetened chestnut puree, eggs, well beaten, hot tap water, imitation brandy extract, orange zest, finely grated