4344 classic skewer hors 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

margarita mix, salt, white sugar, garlic, minced, vegetable oil, top sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, metal skewers , or bamboo skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes, mushrooms, stems trimmed, onion, cut into 1-inch chunks, red or green bell pepper , cut into 1 inch pieces

boneless skinless chicken breasts or 500 g lean lamb fillets or 500 g lean pork fillets, pre-soaked wooden skewers , about 15cm long, or, metal skewers , about 25cm long, coriander seed, roughly ground, cumin seed, roughly ground, fennel seed, roughly ground, sweet smoked paprika (pimenton), garlic cloves, peeled and crushed with, salt, saffron, infused with, boiling water, chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano, bay leaf, crumbled, sherry wine vinegar or 2 tsp wine vinegar, olive oil, chopped flat leaf parsley (cilantro) or chopped coriander (cilantro)

cumin, curry powder, turmeric, unsweetened coconut milk (light version is fine), olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, salt and pepper, boneless chicken breasts , cut into 2 inch pieces, red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces, fresh pineapple, peeled,cored and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, wooden skewers or 6 -8 metal skewers (if using wood soak for at least 30 minutes)

citrus liqueur, orange , juice and zest of, limes , juice of, sugar, monkfish fillets, cut into of 2 . 5-cm (1-inch), fresh cilantro, finely chopped, salt and pepper, wooden skewers , soaked in water for 30 minutes or 8 -10 small metal skewers

tomatoes, reduced-fat feta cheese, pitted kalamata olives, red onion, cut into 12 (1/2-inch), fresh oregano, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh oregano leaves, chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, wood skewers or 6 (12 inch) skewers, cut in half

evoo, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced, salt, ground black pepper, whole large raw, headless , peeled shrimp - about 1 lb tails on, whole green onions, trimmed to 6 inches in length, whole cherry tomatoes, poblano chili peppers, seeded and cut into 24 pieces, bamboo skewers , soaked in water, hot cooked brown rice, canned black beans, rinsed and drained, chopped cilantro, grated lemon zest

bamboo skewers soaked in water, beef tenderloin, soy sauce, white sugar, mirin (or sweet white wine if it s not available), salt, scallions, green tops cut into 2-inch lengths, red or yellow bell pepper cut into matchsticks, sized jicama , cut into matchsticks, sesame oil

boneless chicken breasts or 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes, bamboo skewer, soaked for at least 30 minutes, melted butter , for basting, curry powder, oil, fresh red chilies, minced, minced fresh cilantro, chopped lemongrass or 1 tsp grated lime zest, turmeric, grated nutmeg, szechwan pepper (timur), yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, salt and pepper

porterhouse steak, about 2-inches thick, metal or wooden skewer, lemon, olive oil, garlic, crushed, scallions, white parts only, finely chopped, salt and pepper, vegetable oil cooking spray

chicken tenders , also called chicken tenderloins, dukkah (try , it s fantastic!), grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (about 1 oz), balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, metal skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using) or 24 bamboo skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using)

tiger shrimp, shelled and deveined, tomatoes, garlic cloves (sliced into thirds , use only the middle piece), fresh oregano (can use 1/2 tsp dried ), dried basil, dried chili pepper flakes (if you like lots of spice use more), olive oil, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, wooden skewers (you might use more or less skewers)

steak, 1 inch thick, cut into cubes (any kind , we use flank or sirloin), bell peppers , cut into 1-inch pieces, onions, cut into 1-inch wedges, skewers (if using wood skewers , soak in water), soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, ground ginger, garlic salt, lemon juice, black pepper

chicken, cut in cubes try to make them all the same size so they cook equally (i prefer a mix of boneless breasts and thighs, 1-inch cubes for skewers), mangoes, cut in 1-inch cubes (make sure it isn tsp too ripe, you want sweet but firm, papaya is a good substitute), red bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces (optional), onions, cut in quarters, lime, cut in wedges, mexican seasoning (see mexican seasoning recipe below, if you have a favorite dry rub or seasoning , you can use that as), wooden skewer (soaked in water for 30 min, so they don tsp burn), olive oil, ground red chili powder (not chili powder that you use for chili con carne, cayenne is a good substitute), mexican oregano (every day dried oregano is fine), cumin, paprika, cocoa, cinnamon, salt, pepper

extra large shrimp (peeled and tails on ), sea scallops, oranges, cut in small wedges (skin on ), basil leaves (about 3 per skewer ), bamboo skewers , have a few more on hand just in case (soaked in water), olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, shallot, grated, fresh gingerroot, grated, cayenne, honey

sour cream, orange juice, garlic cloves, finely chopped, honey, harissa, fresh ginger, chopped, curry powder, salt, lamb, cut in 12 cubes (leg or shoulder), medjool dates, seeded, bacon, slices cup in half or 8 slices prosciutto, onion, cut in 12 cubes, red bell pepper, seeded and cut in 12 cubes, lemon, cut in 8 cubes, salt and pepper, wood skewers , soaked 30 minutes in water or 4 metal skewers

precooked shrimp, grape tomatoes, basil leaves, bamboo skewers, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, seedless grapes, green or red, mango, peeled and cut into bite size pieces, strawberries, tops removed, vanilla yogurt, honey, bamboo skewers

champagne wine vinegar, orange olive oil, italian dressing mix, orange, shrimp, peeled and deveined, tomatoes, aluminum foil, rosemary skewers, toothpick or bamboo skewer, to make