58 cook fresh side Recipes

asparagus, butter, dill (fresh ), salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), water (for cooking )

tomatoes, chopped, jalapeno, seeded and chopped, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, fresh oregano, chopped, chili powder, salt, corn tortillas (or flour), shredded iceberg lettuce, reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded, eggs , cooked sunny side up (or over light)

cooked vegetables (choose 2 or whatever combo you like, asparagus and mushroom, zucchini and spinach, broccoli and carr), butter, onions or 1 medium onion, chopped, salt , plus, salt, no-boil lasagna noodles, milk, canned chicken broth, garlic cloves, smashed with the side of a knife, flour, fresh ground pepper , to taste, grated parmesan cheese, fontina cheese, grated (or provolone, 2 1/2 cups)

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

note..folks i know this looks really long..it is, easy..i just gave lots of detail..it is easy easy !! :(), wonderful oriental flair shrimp fried rice, a very colorful and delicious meal for 4, raw shrimp, shelled and deveined, salt, freshly ground black pepper, cornstarch, cooking oil, divided, eggs, beaten, stalks green onion, minced, leftover rice , grains separated well, frozen peas and carrots, defrosted, soy sauce, sesame oil, in a bowl, toss the shrimp with the salt, pepper and cornstarch., let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature., heat a wok or large saute pan on high heat., when the pan is hot enough for a bead of water to instantly sizzle and evaporate, add just 1 tbsp of the cooking oil and swirl to coat pan., add the shrimp , quickly spreading out around the cooking surface area so that they are not overlapping., let fry , untouched for 30 seconds., flip over and let the other side fry for 30 seconds, or until about 80% cooked through., shrimp from the pan onto a plate , leaving as much oil in the pan as possible., turn the heat to medium, let the pan heat up again. add the eggs, stirring in a quick motion to break up and scramble the eggs. when the eggs are almost cooked through (they should still be slightly runny in the middle), dish out of the pan into the same plate as the cooked shrimp., use paper towels to wipe the same wok or saute pan clean and return to high heat with the remaining 1 tbsp of cooking oil, swirling to coat., when the oil is very hot , add the green onions and fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds., add in the rice and stir well to mix in the green onions throughout. spread the rice all around the wok surface area and let the rice heat up, untouched until you hear the bottoms of the grains sizzle, about 1-2 minutes., use the spatula to toss the rice, again spreading the rice out over the surface of wok., drizzle the soy sauce all around the rice and toss., add the peas and carrots, the cooked eggs, shrimp and sesame oil, tossing to mix the rice evenly with all of the ingredients., let everything heat back up again , until the rice grains are so hot they practically dance, taste and add an additional soy sauce if needed .

healthier creamed corn with bacon and leeks, cooking light magazine , 2002, combination of sweet corn and smoky bacon gives this uncomplicated dish sublime flavor. it s a delicious way to put fresh end-of-summer corn to use. cooking light magazine, 2002, ears corn, low-fat milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, bacon, chopped leek, preparation, cut kernels from ears of corn to measure 3 cups. using the dull side of a knife blade, scrape milk and remaining pulp from cobs into a bowl., place 1 1/2 cups kernels , low-fat milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides., cook bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until crisp , turning once., bacon from pan , reserving 1 tsp drippings in pan; crumble bacon., add leek to pan , and cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring constantly., add pureed corn mixture , remaining 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, and corn milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil., reduce heat , and simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly., sprinkle with the crumbled bacon just before serving.

i use a 3 1/2 to 4 lb chuck roast, well marbelized with fat, and if you can find a bone-in roast, that s better yet (but it s almost always boneless chuck that you find at the grocer). i like to quickly rinse the roast in cold water just before i lay it on the cutting board to coat it with seasoned flour. place the following ingredients in a small baggie and shake the closed bag to mix it up, flour, salt, garlic salt, crazy mixed-up salt (if you can tsp get this seasoning, use seasoned salt instead, but jane s is by far the best), pepper, use your hands to generously pat the seasoned flour into the roast, on both sides, flipping the roast a couple times and repeating the process., in a dutch oven or roasting pan large enough to hold the roast, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat - you want your pan and oil to be hot enough to sear the roast well when you put it in the pan. when the oil is just about to the smoking point, put the roast in and cover the pan. let the meat sear until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip the roast. let it sear for a minute or two on the second side, then add, beef stock (i much prefer the boxed stock to the canned broth - it just seems to give the gravy a much richer taste in the end), cover the roasting pan and place it in a pre-heated 300 degree oven. roast for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is fork tender and falls apart easily. i check the roast each hour, quickly opening the lid, just to make sure the stock has not evaporated. as long as your pan has a good seal on it, this shouldn tsp happen. but if necessary, add more stock to the pan., an hour before the roast is done , prepare the mashed potatoes. peel 6 large red potatoes (these work better - at least for me - because they are much moister than the russets, so the mashed potatoes are creamier); cut into 1/4th, and place them in a large saucepan - rinse the cut potatoes 2 times in cold water, then cover them in fresh cold water and place the pan over medium high heat; boil until tender. this is usually about 30 minutes, but it depends on the size of your cuts, so just cook them until you can easily insert a fork into a potato. drain potatoes well, reserving 1 cup of the water for the gravy. add the following to the hot potatoes, butter, sour cream, milk, salt, crazy mixed up salt (use regular salt or garlic salt if jane s salt is not available), pepper, i use a hand masher , but you can use an electric mixer or however you chose to mash the potatoes into a creamy yet firm texture. add more milk if potatoes are too stiff. place the mashed potatoes in a buttered casserole dish, cover with foil, and place in the oven to keep warm while you make the gravy., prepare the gravy, melt 2 tbsp butter, stir in 1/4 cup flour to make a paste, stir in enough beef stock to thin the paste enough to pour., finished roast from the pan and place it on a plate; cover meat with foil to keep warm., place the roasting pan over a medium flame and bring the liquid to a gentle boil (i usually seem to have about 1 1/2 to 2 cups liquid in the pan when the roast is done - if you have less, just use the beef stock to increase your liquid)., use a whisk to gradually whisk in the butter/flour/stock liquid., add 2 tbsp beef base - i use tone s (i prefer beef base to buillon - has a richer flavor and is really worth having on hand, but if you can tsp find this, try knorr s beef buillon extra large cubes), add the 1 cup of reserved potato water, add 1/2 cup beef stock, taste the gravy and see if you want more seasoning. i usually find i don tsp need to add anything at this point, since i have the seasoning from the flour coating and the stock and the beef base. if you think you need more seasoning, add salt and pepper to your taste. beef base will also give you more saltiness., keep the gravy warm while you uncover the meat and use 2 forks to pull the meat apart into small to medium chunks., you are now ready to assemble...

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

chicken breasts, four 4 oz. chicken breasts (grill right before serving), season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. grill 3-4 minutes per side, garlic bread, butter (1/4 lb), salt, black pepper, garlic powder, melt butter in microwave and stir to combine seasonings., drizzle your favorite bread with garlic butter and bake at 350o until crispy and golden brown (approximately 4 minutes)., pasta, angel hair pasta (can cook and chill ahead of time), salt, boil pasta in 1/2 gallon of water with salt until al dente. drain and transfer to a bowl. if cooking, ahead of time , shock in an ice bath to cool, remove from water and toss with 2 tbsp. of salad oil., fresh tomato sauce, roma tomatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, fresh basil leaves, plain tomato sauce, balsamic glaze, balsamic vinegar, sugar

ground turkey (white meat), cream of spinach soup mix, shallots or 1/3 cup spring onion, chopped fairly fine, stalk celery , chopped fairly fine, mushroom, chopped (or 1 small can, drained ), egg, panko breadcrumbs (oatmeal or cracker crumbs), water (as needed), fresh ground pepper , no salt is needed, plenty in soup mix, shredded swiss cheese, baking potatoes or 4 sweet potatoes, olives or 1/4 tsp vegetable oil or 1/4 tsp spritz cooking spray

tomato sauce, orange juice, onion, finely chopped, celery, finely chopped, cider vinegar, honey or 3 tbsp maple syrup, chopped fresh ginger, pork back ribs or 6 lbs side pork ribs, head garlic, jalapenos or 2 chili peppers, with seeds, finely chopped, vegetable oil, paprika or 2 tbsp smoked, salt

chicken breast, salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh garlic, chopped, red peppers , julienned 1/8-inch, green peppers , julienned 1/8-inch, cooked linguine (12 oz. dry ), alfredo sauce, sun-dried tomato pesto, oven-roasted tomato , julienned, parsley sprig

fresh pork belly (unsmoked bacon) with skin and bones, club soda, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, by 1/4-inch) slices fresh ginger , smashed with flat side of a heavy knife, scallions, trimmed and smashed, chinese white rice wine , chinese white rice cooking wine, or japanese sake, whole star anise, by 2-inch) piece dried tangerine peel, chinese sweet red rice wine , chinese sweet red rice cooking wine, or medium-dry sherry, dark soy sauce (also known as superior), cornstarch, accompaniments: corn flan and onion and orange marmalade

fresh thyme leaves, garlic, chopped scallions, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, vinegar, chicken wings, tamarind pulp, see cook s note, water, sugar, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, salt, pureed garlic, garam masala, ground cumin, habanero pepper , or red pepper flakes, olive oil, garlic, mayonnaise, sugar, paprika, secret special 4 pepper blend, or your favorite, canola or vegetable oil, for frying, veggies or sides , for serving

cooking oil or 2 tbsp butter, diced fresh new potatoes, breakfast sausage links, minced mild green chili (canned ), minced onion (sweet, white, or none ), chopped roma tomato (cherry or grape toms are good too), red peppers or 1/2 cup green pepper, eggs, american cheese (or whatever you prefer), flour tortillas, your favorite salsa, for serving on the side (i love heredez)

cooked nopales (nopalitos), chopped white onion, chopped cilantro, dried mexican oregano, fresh lime juice or vinegar, o p p i n g, tomatoes, sliced, chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco or anejo or monterey jack cheese, purple onion rings, canned chilies jalapenos en escabeche , cut into quarters lengthwise, avocado, peeled and sliced (optional), romaine lettuce for the side of the serving platter

ground chuck (80/20 percent) or ground turkey (90/10 percent), canola oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, bbq sauce , recipe follows, smoked sharp cheddar, cooked bacon, shoestring onion rings, see recipe, burger buns, toasted , for serving, wooden skewers, for serving, if needed, canola oil, spanish onion, coarsely chopped, garlic, coarsely chopped , sprinkled with salt and mashed with the side of a knife to make a paste, ketchup, water, ancho chili powder, paprika, heaping tbsp dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (canned ), dark brown sugar, honey, molasses, salt and freshly ground black pepper, peanut oil, buttermilk, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, cayenne powder, vidalia onions, peeled , cut crosswise into 1/4 -inch thick slices and rings separated

olive oil, onions, chopped, celery ribs, diced, carrot, diced, salt, pepper , to taste, dried tarragon, dried dill, bay leaves, green pepper, diced, navy beans, cooked and drained, vegetable stock (or cooking liquid from beans) or 1/2 cup water (or cooking liquid from beans), butter, garlic cloves, minced, cream cheese, cubed, fresh lemon juice, hot red pepper sauce, zucchini (on the small side ), fresh parsley, to garnish