3324 cindi dish 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

spaghetti, sliced mushrooms (optional), butter, flour, chicken stock (or broth), cream (or milk), parsley, fresh chopped, salt, nutmeg, cubed cooked chicken (or shredded ), parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh grated (or you can use the canned stuff)

frozen spinach, onion, fresh gingerroot, garlic cloves, fresh green chile, black peppercorns, tomatoes, curry powder, cayenne pepper (or less for a milder dish) or 1 tsp chili powder (or less for a milder dish), vegetable oil, bay leaves, chicken, cubed, cream or 1/2 cup yogurt

dark pumpernickel bread (or use as much bread slices as needed to cover the bottom of the baking dish) or 8 slices rye bread (or use as much bread slices as needed to cover the bottom of the baking dish), soft butter, sauerkraut, well drained (you may rinse if desired), pastrami (cut into strips, can use more or less than) or 1 lb corned beef (cut into strips, can use more or less than), thousand island dressing (see my kittencal s ), shredded swiss cheese (can use more ) or 2 cups mozzarella cheese (can use more)

chicken thighs, bone in and with skin (you can be healthy but for this dish i think the skin and bone adds flavor), chicken breasts, bone in and with skin (you can be healthy but for this dish i think the skin and bone adds flavor), mild italian sausages , cut in 2-inch pieces on a angle, onions, thin sliced (cut in half and then thin sliced), dark beer (1 bottle), chicken broth, brown sugar, dijon mustard, ground allspice, flour, vegetable oil (3 to saute, 1 to coat the chicken), bay leaf

butter, softened, sugar, eggs, divided, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, chopped walnuts, semisweet chocolate chips, marshmallows (see note ), light brown sugar, preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. in a medium bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, cream the butter and sugar. add 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks, reserving the egg whites for later use. beat until well mixed. add the flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until thoroughly combined. spread the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle with the nuts, chocolate chips, and marshmallows. in another medium bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat the reserved egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in the brown sugar. spread over the top of the batter and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden. remove from the oven and allow to cool, then cut into bars and serve.

whole wheat pasta, pesto, part skim mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, diced, pine nuts, toasted

bulk hot sausage, chopped green peppers (about 3 medium), onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, water, italian-style stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, sugar, dried basil, crushed, dried oregano, crushed, worcestershire sauce, bow tie pasta

kummel liqueur, butter, cocktail frankfurters, mushrooms, cleaned

orange juice, lemon juice, oil, sugar, lemon pepper seasoning, boneless skinless chicken breast, sourdough french bread (cut diagonally, 3/4 inch thick ), tomatoes, avocado, peeled , cut into 8 slices, monterey jack cheese

butter (not margarine), shortening, sugar, cake flour (swans down), cocoa, almond extract, baking powder, eggs, milk

ripe tomatoes, garlic clove, minced, basil leaves, shredded, vidalia onion, thinly sliced, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, refrigerated pie crusts , pillsbury ready roll crust is recommended, mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided

butter, melted, mustard, salt, vinegar, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, pepper, brown sugar

pillsbury plus devils food cake mix, margarine or 1/2 cup butter, melted, milk, egg, peanuts, powdered sugar, peanut butter, instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling, mix (6-serving size), peanuts, milk chocolate candy bars, chilled, grated

shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, chopped green onions, chopped chili powder, french bread , cut into half crosswise, sliced ripe olives

almonds, stalks celery, diced, green onions, sliced thin, parsley, lemon juice, cayenne, garlic clove, crushed, celtic sea salt (if available, otherwise you can use table salt), sheet nori , seaweed soaked briefly, then chopped (or 1/3 cup favorite soaked seaweed), pine nuts, avocado, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, celtic sea salt, pitted dates (3 packed tbsp.), garlic clove

bacon, diced, ham, cubed, chopped onions, chopped celery, salt, pepper, diced potatoes, cooked, diced chicken, chicken broth, clams with juice, shoepeg corn with liquid, flour, milk, shredded cheddar or jack cheese, heavy cream, chopped parsley

karo light corn syrup or 1 cup dark corn syrup, eggs, slightly beaten, sugar, margarine or 2 tbsp butter, melted, vanilla extract, chopped pecans, unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry or 1 frozen 9-inch deep dish pie shell, jack daniels whiskey