8930 dad classic skewer cocktail hors oeuvres Recipes

cocktail sausages, chipotles in adobo, whole grain mustard, apple butter, coriander powder, cumin, liquid smoke (optional), red pepper flakes or hot sauce(optional )

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

cheddar cheese, grated, mayonnaise , not miracle whip, black olives, finely chopped, onions, finely chopped, rye bread (party cocktail or sandwich slices)

wild gulf shrimp , deveined but keep in shell, poaching liquid, water , fresh lime, cilantro, garlic, onion, bay leaf, sea salt and whole black peppercorns, sir kensignton ketchup (classic or spicy) or other high quality organic ketchup, a jar of tomato passata, juice of 1 orange, juice of 2-3 limes, red onion, finely chopped and rinsed, an english cucumber, peeled and diced, a touch of jalapeno hot sauce, water , as needed, avocado , cut into cubes, fresh cilantro, minced (plus extra sprigs for garnish ), lime, for garnish, saltines to serve on side

havarti cheese, cubed, garlic, minced, olive oil, fresh parsley, chopped, salt and pepper to taste, mushroom caps, drained, cocktail rye bread, quartered

italian dressing (i used store bought to make this easy, but you can make your favorite as well), garlic, minced, capers (mashed , just use a fork to mash them), salami, sliced 1/8-inch thick cut into cubes, cheese filled tortellini, cooked and drained (i prefer spinach), water-packed artichoke hearts, cut in quarters, not too small, tomatoes, stuffed green olives (i love the ones with anchovies or olives, but use your favorite_), peppadew pepper, mozzarella cheese , balls, pepperoncini pepper, sopressata, prosciutto, cocktail onion, mushroom, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

white tequila, lime juice , fresh squeeze, fresh grapefruit juice, grapefruit liqueur, agave syrup, barspoons salt

beef cocktail sausages ., brown gravy, homeade (if you have it) strawberry jam, ketchup, water ( may later add more if too thick)

toasted cocktail rye, thousand island dressing, good quality sauerkraut , rinse and drain, sliced corn beef, swiss cheese slices 1/4 d

cocktail wieners , or smoked sausage links. (i use the kind that comes with cheese), your favorite barbecue sauce, sweet orange marmalade

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

egg yolk, seafood seasoning (recommended : old bay seasoning), dijon mustard, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, cider vinegar, peanut or canola oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced scallions , both white and green parts, lump blue crabmeat, drained and picked clean of shell, fresh bread crumbs, chopped parsley leaves, unsalted butter, red cocktail sauce or green cocktail sauce, recipes follow, lemon wedges

prawns (size 16 to 20 or larger), shells on, citrus olive oil, minced red onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, fresh lemon juice, bamboo skewers , soaked in water for 20 minutes, or metal skewers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, citrus aioli , optional, recipe follows

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

shredded whole wheat cereal (spoon size), popped popcorn, pretzels, cocktail peanuts, butter, melted, worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt

water, lemon, halved, dry white wine, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt, your favorite vodka, a good store bought bloody mary mix, cracked pepper, hot sauce , to taste, worcestershire sauce, olive juice , to taste, bamboo skewers , soaked in water for 30 to 60 minutes