75418 cold entree salad 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, italian salad dressing, red wine vinegar, red onion, chopped, pepperoni sausage, chopped, sliced mushrooms, italian-style diced tomatoes, drained, sliced green olives, drained, salad seasoning mix, shredded parmesan cheese

potatoes, peeled and quartered, salt, salad oil, onion, minced, stalks celery, diced, vinegar, mustard, prepared, sugar, dill seeds

angel hair pasta, green pepper, diced, sweet onion, diced, cucumbers, peeled and diced, roma tomatoes, diced, good seasons italian dressing (prepare like it says on the envelope), kroger brand salad seasoning (or any other brand )

salt, butter, shell pasta , tri-colour, fresh onion, chopped, salmon in mayonnaise (ayam brand), celery, sliced, caesar salad dressing, mayonnaise

cauliflower, broccoli floret, radish, green spring onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic cheese salad dressing mix

cooked, cut chicken, diced celery, pineapple tidbits, grapes, sliced or left whole , which ever color you choose, pecan halves, mayo - not salad dressing

angel hair spaghetti, kraft zesty italian dressing, mccormick salad supreme (found in the spice section of grocery store, secret ingredient!), lg tomatos, cucumber, green or red pepper, onion (i like to use sweet onion like vidalia)

potatoes, cooked and cubed (about 9-10 medium potatoes), mayonnaise (hellman s is best for this, do not use salad dressing), sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt), ground black pepper, green onions, chopped, onion , finely, cheddar cheese, finely cubed (or coarsley shredded), cheddar cheese, shredded (or to taste), chopped cooked ham (or use cooked chopped chicken or turkey) (optional)

cold cooked long-grain rice, sliced scallion, white and some of the green, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, cooked green peas, diced celery, sliced radish, canned pimientos, drained and diced, olive oil, wine vinegar, dried tarragon, chopped fresh parsley, salt, pepper

uncooked rotini pasta, cucumbers, chopped, onion, finely chopped, tomatoes, quartered, pitted black olives, sliced, italian-style salad dressing

potatoes, pre cooked, spring onion, thinly sliced, egg, boiled, cold, mayonnaise or 1/3-1/2 cup salad cream, salt, pepper , course black

salad components, whole green beans , tipped and trimmed, swiss cheese, cut in strips, imported cured black olives, pitted and chopped, red pepper strips, red onion slivers, toasted and chopped almonds, dressing, lemon juice, crushed garlic, extra virgin olive oil, sherry wine vinegar, dried tarragon, crushed, dried dill weed, crumbled, sea salt, several grinds of black pepper, dijon mustard, fresh parsley finely chopped, flat leaf preferred

dried kasha, dry, egg, butter, chicken broth, mushroom, sliced, scallions, chopped, cucumber, peeled and chopped (seeds or not, your choice), water chestnuts, chopped (makes it great but if you don tsp have them, make it anyway), peas, cooked and cold, parsley, fresh chopped, olive, chopped (stuffed with pimento )

angel hair spaghetti, tomato, cucumber, mccormick salad supreme spice (red and green bottle..find it in the spice aisle.), kraft viva italian seven seas salad dressing .

seashell pasta, hot dogs, sliced 3/4-inch thick, green manzanilla olives stuffed with pimento, halved, mild cheddar cheese, cubed, creamy salad dressing (such as miracle whip), or as needed

salad oil, water, paprika, salt, sugar, white vinegar, corn , with bell peppers, drained, cut yellow beans, drained, frozen peas, green beans, undrained, baby lima beans, drained, chili beans, stalks celery, diced, red pepper, diced, onion, diced

cooked cubed potatoes, hard cooked eggs chopped, minced onion, stalk finely diced celery, sour cream and sandwich style salad dressing, sugar, vinager, salt, prepared mustard