14068 chocochip not marg 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

good bbq sauce , like sweet baby rays or sticky fingers (savory, not sweet or honey bbq) or your homemade sauce, if not homemade sauce : will need zest and juice of a lemon wedge, 2 tsp minced onion, a few drops liquid smoke, 2 tsp worcestershire, 1 tsp margarine and 2 tsp jack daniels or 2 tsp beer, if desired - i use jd, boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned salt, garlic pepper, thick cut, peppered bacon, shredded monterrey cjack cheese, green onions, chopped, ripe red tomato, chopped, variation, breadcrmbs, parmesan, beaten eggs, milk, hot sauce, green tomatoes

whole filet of salmon, skin on, scored (up to but not through the skin) into serving pieces to but not through the skin) into serving pieces, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh dill, salt, ground black pepper, lemon zest , plus lemon wedges for serving

icing sugar, icing sugar, sour cream, whipping cream, vanilla extract, peanut butter (chunky) (do not use fresh ground or old-fashioned style), chocolate chip (bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped), roasted unsalted peanuts, separated in halves

chocolate wafer , cookies, broken, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate,coarsely chopped, sugar, unsalted butter, melted, hot, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate,chopped, cream cheese, room temperature, sugar, eggs, whipping cream, unsweetened cocoa powder , sifted, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, sour cream, sugar, whipping cream, unsalted butter, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate,chopped, fresh mint leaves

frozen yuca (not thawed ; do not substitute fresh), heavy cream, garlic cloves, finely chopped, salt, black pepper

heavy cream, unsalted butter, fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped, marrons glaces (candied chestnuts), finely chopped, bottled whole shelled roasted chestnuts (1 1/2 cups), cake flour (not self-rising), baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, softened, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped, cognac, chilled heavy cream, egg whites, granulated sugar, garnish: caramelized chestnuts

frozen yuca (not thawed ; do not substitute fresh), fresh lime juice, distilled white vinegar, chopped onion, garlic cloves, finely chopped, olive oil

cake flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, baking powder, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, vegetable oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate chips, whipping cream, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, chilled heavy whipping cream, light corn syrup, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, seedless raspberry jam, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, baskets raspberries, cherries, basket small strawberries, basket blueberries, basket blackberries

unsalted butter , cut into pieces, fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped, eggs, cake flour (not self-rising), unsweetened cocoa powder (not dutch process), sugar, salt

snickers candy bars, chill and chop, apples, cored and chopped into bite sized pieces (granny smith and or or red delicious), cool whip, instant vanilla pudding (no milk, use dry mix, do not prepare!) or 1 (5 oz) box butterscotch pudding mix (no milk, use dry mix, do not prepare!), caramel ice cream topping (optional) or 1/2 cup caramel apple dip (optional), chopped peanuts , can also sprinkled on top (optional)

dry breadcrumbs (use only dry , fresh will not stick), parmesan cheese, minced fresh parsley (or to taste) or 1 -2 tsp dried parsley (or to taste), garlic powder, salt and pepper (can use seasoning if desired), butter (melted in the microwave with the garlic), fresh lemon juice (can use more , do not use bottled, i use the juice of 1 whole lemon), minced fresh garlic clove (can use more or less ), boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to about half ), paprika (optional)

ground beef, chopped onion, salad oil (recipe calls for but i do not use) or 2 tbsp olive oil (recipe calls for but i do not use), tomato, tomato paste, water, chopped parsley, salt, sugar, garlic powder, pepper, oregano leaves, lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese (shredded or thinly sliced ), grated parmesan cheese

unsalted butter, mirliton, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick slices or 1 (7 lb green pumpkin) *see note, vegetable oil, chopped yellow onions, chopped garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, shrimp, peeled and deveined, lump crabmeat , picked over for shells and cartilage, chopped green onions, chopped fresh parsley, gruyere , or mozzarella, finely grated, cooks note: any type of bland squash can be substituted for the mirliton or green pumpkin in this recipe (merlitons, yellow squash, or zucchini) long green italian squashes would work great too. regular pumpkins can also be used (not the kind for pie, but the big, bland ones more often used for jack o lanterns). butternut or acorn squash does not work with this recipe. the original recipe uses 1 (7 lb) green pumpkin., cooks note: any type of bland squash can be substituted for the mirliton or green pumpkin in this recipe (merlitons, yellow squash, or zucchini) long green italian squashes would work great too. regular pumpkins can also be used (not the kind for pie, but the big, bland ones more often used for jack o lanterns). butternut or acorn squash does not work with this recipe. the original recipe uses 1 (7 lb) green pumpkin.

alfalfa sprouts (not weighed yet), whole wheat tortilla (per customer service), hummus (per customer service), iceberg lettuce (not weighed yet), roasted red peppers (not weighed yet), taboule (per customer service)

peeled and deveined medium shrimp (not cooked ), vegetable oil, divided, minced peeled ginger, divided, garlic cloves, forced through a press, divided, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, scallions, chopped, frozen plain hash browns (not thawed ), frozen peas (not thawed ), garnish: chopped cilantro ; lime wedges

chocolate wafer cookies, broken, sugar, instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, unsalted butter, melted, hot, cream cheese, room temperature, sugar, coffee liqueur, instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder, vanilla extract, eggs, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, sour cream, sugar, instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, melted, lightly sweetened whipped cream, coffee bean candies (optional)

whipping cream, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, whiskey, whipping cream, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, sugar, water, eggs, separated, sugar, cornstarch, unsweetened cocoa powder, milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat), bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, unsalted butter, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, whiskey, sugar (for souffle dishes), powdered sugar