719 don tell they Recipes

this recipe is easy and can be adjusted accordingly - today i used half italian bread crumbs from progresso and half of my bread crumbs i made from my sun-dried tomato bread i had made earlier this month. this is a nice spicy and chunky styled crab cake - so enjoy! you can also make small balls of them and deep fry - but i do fine with sauteeing them in the skillet to make it less fattening., ok here we go ..., onion chopped fine, green pepper chopped fine, red pepper chopped fine, more of lump crab meat (ok to use more affordable imitation crab meat- sssh i won tsp tell a soul if you don t, i promise!), olive oil, pepper, old bay seasoning, herbs de province, worcestershire sauce, zest and juice of 1 lemon, bread crumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, dry mustard, butter, white wine (optional - but it did add that extra something, equipment needed, skillet , bowl

all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, softened, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, chocolate chips

beef broth, italian stewed tomatoes, beef, cut into small cubes, bakers potatoes or 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes, onion, chopped, jalapenos (optional), whole kernel corn, drained, sweet peas, drained, canned green beans, drained (or fresh, if you prefer , but they don tsp tend to be as tender), salt and pepper

st. louis ribs 1 rack, soak, sugar, salt, water to cover, sugar 1 cup, paprika 4 tbsp, black pepper 1 tsp, lawrys seasoned salt 3 tsp, molasses powder 2 tbsp ( i found powdered molasses on line, waiting for it to arrive) see ingredients for substitution., baste, ketchup 1/2 cup, brown sugar 1/4 cup, chili sauce 1/4 cup found near the ketchup in the store ., apple cider 1/4 cup, liquid smoke 1/4 cup, lemon juice 3 tsp, molasses 1/4 cup. substitute for powder. watch your end cooking time as the sugar will want to burn easily. but it gives the nice char effect and taste., pic of the slab is the prime cut of ribs. i personally think they are better than baby back ribs. st. louis have way more meat. i stand to be corrected but st. louis ribs are the section of ribs you see in the pics. you pay more but you don tsp get the brisket or top part of the whole rib cage. there is a flap of meat on the back side to cut off. the ribs you see ready to be marinated are like the fillet mignon of the rib. geez these taste so good i can tsp hardly wait to cook two sides today for the 4th. marinating since last night. i am killing myself writing this.

ricotta-lemon pancakes (originally published in williams-sonoma essentials of healthful cooking)., serves 4 (note: if they don tsp stick to the pan )., part-skim ricotta cheese, percent milk, eggs, separated, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, grated lemon zest, kosher salt, cream of tartar, mixed berries such as whole blueberries and raspberries or trimmed and sliced strawberries, fresh lemon juice, canola oil, sugar

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

butter (if more is needed, feel free), onion, diced, ham (if you re a vegetarian or you just don tsp want to use meat, feel free to just use vegetables. korean ) or 1 cup pork (if you re a vegetarian or you just don tsp want to use meat, feel free to just use vegetables. korean ) or 1 cup any other meat, cooked and diced (if you re a vegetarian or you just don tsp want to use meat, feel free to just use vegetables. korean ), kim chee, cut into small pieces, kim chee liquid, cooked rice (me and my family eat sticky rice), dashi stock, sesame oil (optional)

black plums (if they are large, use 4, if they are small use 6), sliced, sugar, melted butter, plus extra for baking pan, all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, kosher salt, milk, honey, vanilla extract, eggs, vanilla ice cream , for serving

sugar, sunflower oil, applesauce, egg whites (i used stop & shop pourable , 1/2 cup), low-fat milk (any kind of milk works, 1% is what i keep around), tomato soup (condensed not ready-to-heat ), all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground allspice, ground cardamom

russet potato, grated, squeezed to drain excess liquid, white onion, grated, egg, lightly beaten, all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper, vegetable oil, olive oil, fresh chorizo, butter, eggs, bbq sauce , for serving

lean ground beef, tomatoes, diced, garlic, chopped, chili powder, cumin, low-sodium refried beans, diced green chilies, no-salt-added tomato sauce, flour tortillas, shredded monterey jack cheese, head lettuce, shredded, avocados, pitted,peeled and mashed, sour cream

pasta shell (not the jumbos you stuff, or the small ones, they don tsp work well, you could sub with a rigatoni or ), frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well, artichoke hearts , in water, drained and chopped, onion, fine chopped, minced garlic (more if you want, to taste), ricotta cheese (don tsp use the low fat), fontina cheese, grated (mozzarella would be a good substitute), parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup for the cheese mixture, 1/4 cup for the topping), egg (extra large would be fine), grated fresh nutmeg, olive oil, pasta water, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper

bisquick, dried herbs (i used onion and garlic powders, dill, and chipotle pepper. next time think will try with black pepp) or 1 tbsp fresh herb, of your choice (i used onion and garlic powders, dill, and chipotle pepper. next time think will try with black pepp), low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, salt and pepper, to taste, low-fat milk, enough to make a floppy doughbatter, soup, of your choice. (tried with mushroom and they don tsp really puff. next time will make in a tomato or chicken soup)

frozen shredded hash brown potatoes,thawed,squeezed dry ., grated parmesan cheese, butter, melted and divided, mixed dried herbs ( such as thyme, onion powder, rosemary and/or paprika, salt, divided ( i don t use salt ), eggs, half and half, flour, pepper, shredded swiss cheese, cooked ham , sausage or bacon chopped ( i tried all and they all are good )

links italian sausage (mix of hot and sweet or whatever you have. the hot sausage really makes the soup though), browned and sliced (doesn tsp have to get all the way cooked in the browning), bacon, cooked, chopped , and drippings reserved, celery stalks, diced medium, onions, chopped, carrots, chopped, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped (don tsp peel when you do the other veg, wait until the soup s on and you re ready to add them, then peel and chop), lentils (brown is classic for the recipe, green/red/yellow are cool too), tomato paste (or all of 1, they re a pain to keep. if you re really cool and have it in a tube about 2 tsp), bay leaves, thyme (if you use fresh sprigs, throw 4 in), flat leaf italian parsley, chopped, lots o water (bout 8-10 cups), salt and pepper to sweat the veg and then to taste after the taters go in and cook for about 20)

baby lima beans , sorted and rinsed, dry white beans (navy or northern) or 1/2 cup black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed (you can also use a good cholent bean mix), chuck roast (don tsp use that fatty cholent plate and do put some bones in) or 1 1/4 lbs beef brisket (don tsp use that fatty cholent plate and do put some bones in) or 1 1/4 lbs top ribs (don tsp use that fatty cholent plate and do put some bones in) or 1 1/4 lbs beef shanks (don tsp use that fatty cholent plate and do put some bones in) or 1 1/4 lbs other pot roast (don tsp use that fatty cholent plate and do put some bones in), onion, chopped, pot barley, washed, dry lentils , sorted and rinsed, paprika, salt, ground black pepper, ground ginger, potatoes , scrubbed

apple jelly, hot ketchup (don tsp have add a couple of drops of hot sauce), chicken breasts (i prefer thighs,they re more moist) or 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (i prefer thighs,they re more moist), pineapple chunks, mixed red and green sweet peppers, hot pepper flakes, rice, water, chicken flavored bullion cubes, soy sauce, sliced water chestnuts (optional), sesame seeds (optional)

okra, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, head boston lettuce, classic vinaigrette, chile oil , or to taste, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dijon-style mustard, sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, peanut oil, fresh bird chiles , or to taste, place the chiles in the oil in a fancy cruet and allow them to rest for 1 week, until they have flavored the oil. add a drop or two of the oil to your usual cooking oil for a special zap.