3338 dish zealand 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

egg whites, white sugar, water, cornstarch, vanilla extract, distilled white vinegar, salt

all-purpose flour, flaked coconut, chopped dates, white sugar, baking powder, butter, golden syrup, vanilla, flaked coconut

vegetable oil, onions, sliced, ground beef, garlic, chopped, water, ketchup, beef stock, teriyaki sauce, black pepper, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, all-purpose flour, water

flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, raspberry jam, vanilla, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, milk, egg, beaten, milk, powdered sugar, red cinnamon candies

sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, nuts, chopped, sultana, butter, honey, sugar

peeled chopped pumpkin, butter, water, milk, flour, freshly grated nutmeg (to taste), egg yolk (optional), salt, pepper, onion, finely chopped, crouton (to serve )

water, 110 degrees (as written -4 breakfast cups a bit hotter than warm, but not too hot to kill the yeast), yeast (as written - 2 dessert spoons ), sugar (as written - 2 dessert spoons ), all-purpose flour (as written, use plain flour, definitely not self-rising flour), all-purpose flour, salt, cooking oil

cream cheese, sugar, flour, chocolate chips, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, egg (beaten ), butter (melted ), milk

brown rice, kiwi fruits, granny smith apple, celery, thinly sliced, red pepper , strips, walnut pieces, green onion, sliced, chopped parsley, sherry wine vinegar, olive oil

egg whites, cream of tartar, superfine sugar (caster sugar, berry sugar, or regular sugar blitzed in a food processor until grains are half their ), cornstarch, vanilla extract, fruit, sliced (kiwifruit, berries, peaches, etc.), lightly sweetened whipped cream (just add sugar to it, to taste)

stalks celery, sliced, onions , slice, rindless bacon, chopped into fine pieces, egg, milk, bread, crusts removed, fresh parsley, chopped, carrot, grated, dijon mustard, curry powder, cumin powder, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, salt & fresh ground pepper, minced beef, sausage meat, water, ketchup, honey, worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, instant coffee (optional)

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.

onion, chillies, green or red, salt, pepper, garlic, red lentils, tomatoes, chopped (1 tin), tomato paste, water (or more ), olive oil, lemon juice

white-wine vinegar, sugar, minced fresh mint leaves, new zealand baby rib lamb chops , wholly frenched to the eye (about 2 lb), garlic clove, halved crosswise, crumbled dried thyme, white pepper to taste

american rack of lamb or 2 new zealand racks of lamb, salt and pepper to taste, trimmings from the rack or 1 lb (450 g) lamb stew meat cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces, broth or water as needed

condensed milk, sugar, milk, butter, golden syrup, vanilla essence