139 cholesterol entrees 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

spanish tortillas are often served warm or at room temperature with olives, pickles, and garlic mayonnaise (see related recipe) as an appetizer. they may also be served with a salad as a light entree. for the most traditional tortilla, omit the chorizo and scallions. we recommend using our winning brand of extra-virgin olive oil, columela. use a cured, spanish-style chorizo for this recipe. portuguese linguica is a suitable substitute., spanish chorizo , cut into medium dice, extra virgin olive oil, yukon gold potatoes (3 to 4 medium), peeled , quartered lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, onion , halved and sliced thin, table salt, ground black pepper, eggs, sliced scallions (green and white parts ), garlic mayonnaise (see note ) (optional), how to flip a spanish tortilla, slide after browning first side , loosen tortilla with rubber spatula and slide onto large plate., flip place second plate face-down over tortilla ; invert browned-site up on second plate., slide slide tortilla back into pan, browned side-up , and tuck edges into pan with rubber spatula.

makes 6 servings, generous 3/4 cup each, active time : 25 minutes, total time : 25 minutes, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped cauliflower florets (about 1 medium head ), salt, reduced-sodium chicken broth, freshly grated orange zest, orange juice, currants, whole-wheat couscous, sliced scallion greens, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. add cauliflower and salt; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. add broth, orange zest, juice and currants; bring to a boil over high heat. stir in couscous and scallions. remove from heat and let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. fluff with a fork., nutrition information: per serving: 163 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 6 g fiber; 239 mg sodium; 356 mg potassium., nutrition bonus : vitamin cup (78% daily value), folate (15% dv)., carbohydrate servings, exchanges : 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

meringue tart shells, plain or almond, ingredients for tarts, egg whites , brought to room temperature, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, vanilla (to make the almond tarts, reduce extract to 1/2 tsp and add 1/2 tsp. of almond extract along with the . gently fold 1/4 of finely ground toasted almonds into the finished meringue)., toppings for tarts, fresh or frozen strawberries, seedless strawberry jam ( i use sugar free), nutritional facts (per shell ), calories: 79 carbs : 18.8 g., cholesterol : 0 mg, fat 0 g fiber 0 g, protein : 1.3 g., sodium: 34 mg, carbs : 42 g, cholesterol : 0 mg, fiber : 1.2 g, protein : 1.8 g, sodium: 52 mg

olive oil, cinnamon, flank steaks , cut into thin strips, fresh mushrooms, sliced, white wine, linguine, freshly cooked, hazelnuts, chopped fine

all purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, earth balance brand spread (organic and cholesterol free), egg beaters or other egg substitute (cholesterol free), plain silk brand soy milk (cholesterol free), olive oil, pre heat oven to 400f, this recipe is for a 10- 101/2 cast iron skillet. it can also be baked in any 9 1/2 round pan , or glassware.

betty crocker sugar cookie mix, butter or margarine, melted, egg, brown sugar, gold medal all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, eggs, chopped pecans, heat oven to 350of. spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray., in large bowl, stir all crust ingredients until soft dough forms. press dough in bottom of pan using floured fingers. bake 20 minutes ., meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir all pecan filling ingredients until well blended. pour over hot crust., bake 15 minutes or until center is set. cool completely, about 2 hours. for bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. store covered in refrigerator., high altitude (3500-6500 ft): in step 4, bake 20 minutes., nutrition information, calories 150 (calories from fat 70); total fat 8g (saturated fat 2g, trans fat 0g); cholesterol 25mg; sodium 95mg; total carbohydrate 18g (dietary fiber 0g, sugars 13g); protein 2g percent daily value*: vitamin a 2%; vitamin cup 0%; calcium 0%; iron 2% exchanges: 1/2 starch; 1/2 other carbohydrate; 0 vegetable; 1 1/2 fat carbohydrate choices: 1, percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet .

rice noodles (i like to use thai kitchen), chicken or vegetable stock, water, shrimp, cleaned and devined, baby bok choy (or just slice regular bok choy), fresh sliced mushrooms, premium fish sauce (can adjust for a less salty flavor), original egg beaters (no cholesterol eggs), optional or 1 scrambled egg

rice noodles (cooked ), tofu, fish sauce, soy sauce, cucumber, bean sprouts, iceberg lettuce, carrots

olive oil, butter, raw shrimp, tail on, fresh ground pepper, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, asparagus (green is better ), vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, pits removed and coarsely chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, sweet chili sauce, balsamic vinegar, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, parmesan cheese , shavings for serving (to taste)

sirloin strip steak, tomatoes, in strips, red onions, yellow pepper, vinegar, water, fresh cilantro (chinese parsley), minced garlic clove, oil, potatoes (peeled, cut , and fried into fries), salt and pepper (your taste)

olive oil, divided, boneless skinless chicken breasts , visible fat removed, cut into bite sized pieces & or, boneless skinless chicken thighs, sweet onion, sliced (or diced ), garlic cloves, minced, pitted prunes, quartered, apricot preserves (more for sweeter entree), honey, ground ginger, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground coriander, white pepper, ground black pepper, salt, chicken bouillon, water, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, 3 inch pieces

navel oranges, grapefruit, jicama, peeled and cubed, red radish, sliced, lime rind, grated, lime juice, fresh, plain fat-free yogurt, low-fat mayonnaise, honey, ground black pepper, romaine lettuce, chopped, curry powder, dry breadcrumbs, sweetened flaked coconut, red bell pepper, minced, green onion, minced, ginger, minced peeled fresh, light coconut milk, low sodium soy sauce, shrimp, peeled, deveined, eggs, garlic cloves, minced

scallops, dry white wine, butter, divided, mushroom, sliced, garlic clove, finely minced, flour, swiss cheese, grated, parsley, minced, salt , pepper, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, grated (or more ), butter, melted

parker house rolls, taleggio, garlic clove, boneless pork shoulder, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, bay leaf, onion, sliced, thyme, hard apple cider, apple juice, balsamic vinegar

stouffers cream spinach, frozen entree, mozzarella cheese, shredded, cream of mushroom soup, artichoke heart , coursely chopped, garlic powder

flour, salt, chilled shortening, lard or 1/2 cup chilled shortening, ice water, egg, water, lean ground beef, browned and drained well, onion, minced, raw russet potatoes, peeled, cut in 1/4-inch cubes, salt, pepper

lamb stew meat (or beef), roma tomatoes, portabella mushrooms, quartered artichokes, garlic cloves, chopped, olive oil, feta cheese, mrs. dash seasoning mix, salt & pepper