2195 duck confit hors d oeuvres 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

duck legs , confit, fettuccine pasta, salt , pepper to taste, olive oil, duck fat, garlic cloves, chopped, shallot, sliced, dried apricot, sliced, crushed hazelnuts, dry white wine, chicken stock, butter, softened, chopped fresh thyme, chevre cheese, fresh ground pepper

confit duck legs, onion, chopped (2 cups), carrots (3 large) cut into 1/3-inch dice, yellow-fleshed potatoes such as yukon gold (3 large), peeled and cut into 1/3-inch dice, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, madeira, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

powdered biscuit mix (or all-purpose flour can be substituted), salt, onion powder, cayenne powder, garlic powder, dill weed, ground thyme, white pepper, ground black pepper, dry mustard, paprika, bacon, diced, onion, french cut, brown sugar, salt and pepper, boneless duck breasts, 3/4-inch cubed (this recipe also works with pheasant, doves, goose or chicken, olive oil (not all may be needed), cornstarch, bourbon

duck confit , legs reheated and shredded, red onion, sliced, cabernet sauvignon wine, red wine vinegar, sugar, fresh thyme , to taste, heads endive, bacon, hazelnuts, toasted,skinned,chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, pomegranate molasses, lemon , juice of, red wine vinegar, hazelnut oil

duck confit legs, red onion, thinly sliced, log goat cheese, softened and divided, scallions, thinly sliced, flour tortillas, kosher salt and freshly cracked white pepper

duck confit, finely shredded, chopped green onions, green part only, chopped garlic, cream cheese, at room temperature, monterey jack pepper, fine dried bread crumbs, essence , recipe follows, masa harina, flour, egg whites , beaten until foamy, milk, poblano peppers with their stems , roasted and peeled, fire roasted corn and tomato salsa, recipe follows, sour cream, fresh cilantro, tabasco or serrano chiles, stemmed and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices, garlic, sliced, sliced onions, salt, vegetable oil, water, distilled white vinegar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme

pizza dough (see recipe ), fresh basil, minced garlic, roasted pine nuts, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, duck confit , julienned, recipe follows, fresh mozzarella cheese , recipe follows, italian roma tomatoes, split in half and roasted, julienned, duck legs, kosher salt, black peppercorns, garlic cloves, crushed, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, crumbled, rendered duck fat, melted (or mild olive oil), making fresh mozzarella cheese, water, salt, fresh mozzarella curd, chopped basil, roasted garlic

baby beets; 1 bunch red and 1 bunch yellow, peeled and trimmed, baby carrots, peeled and trimmed, breakfast radishes, tops trimmed , halved lengthwise, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, allspice, cardamom pods, fresh bay leaves, fresh thyme, red wine vinegar, verjus, sugar, salt, water, rendered duck fat or vegetable oil, legs duck confit, sherry vinegar, dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, head frisee, washed and trimmed, arugula, washed, few tbsp walnut oil, milk cheese, for garnish (recommended : humboldt fog cheese)

beets, french green lentil, white chicken stock, onion, halved, garlic clove, peeled and smashed, salt, fresh ground white pepper, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, coarse salt, fresh ground white pepper, hazelnut oil , plus, hazelnut oil, duck confit , legs, minced shallots, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, coarse salt, coarsely ground white pepper, head frisee, watercress, large stems removed, roquefort cheese

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, pizza dough, all-purpose flour , for dusting, cornmeal , for dusting, shredded duck confit, egg, baby arugula, grated parmesan cheese, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, truffle oil, for drizzling (optional)

olive oil for pan-frying, white potatoes, peeled and grated, salt and pepper, duck confit, caramelized yellow onions, eggs, caviar, fried spinach leaves, chopped chives, brunoise red peppers, brunosie yellow peppers

vegetable oil, corn kernels, salt, cayenne, ground cumin, chopped seeded tomatoes, minced red onions, chopped fresh cilantro leaves , plus more for garnish, fresh lime juice, chopped chipotle chiles in adobo, minced garlic, homemade corn tortilla chips , recipe follows, or restaurant-style store-bought chips, duck confit, recipe follows, removed from fat and shredded, grated havarti or cheddar, very thinly sliced red onion rings, whole jalapenos, stemmed and cut into thin strips, sour cream, lime wedges, for garnish

reserved confit fat, duck confit legs, flour, essence , recipe follows, whiskey braised applesauce , recipe follows, wild rice , for serving, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, plus 1 tbsp, chopped fresh ginger (from about a 2-inch piece), granny smith apples (about 3 lb), peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped, bourbon, dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt

idaho baking potatoes, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, duck rillette , recipe follows, drizzle of white truffle oil to taste, heavy cream, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh truffle, chives, recipe duck confit , recipe follows, minced onions, minced parsley, garlic cloves, reserved from the confit, cognac, butter, freshly ground black pepper, salt, fat, reserved from the confit, duck leg portions with thighs attached, excess fat trimmed and reserved (about 2 lb), kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic cloves, bay leaves, fresh thyme, black peppercorns, table salt, olive oil

butter, minced shallot, cooked white beans, shredded duck confit, links smoked sausage, peeled , sliced into half moons, (recommended: surry county) rendered slightly, reserved white bean cooking liquid, duck stock , if necessary, cooked local braising greens , such as collards, kale, chard and frisee, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, wild mallard duck breasts, salt and freshly ground black pepper, clarified butter , plus 2 tbsp whole butter, garlic, rosemary, duck foie gras, cut into 4 portions, kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper

legs duck confit, cooled , recipe follows, all-purpose flour, essence , recipe follows, eggs, beaten, milk, superfine bread crumbs, red wine vinegar, port wine, sugar, minced shallots, minced garlic, fresh thyme, bay leaf, rich duck reduction , recipe follows, blueberries, salt, freshly ground black pepper, cold butter , cut into pieces, vegetable oil, for frying, whole duck legs (legs and thighs attached), kosher salt, black peppercorns, garlic cloves, crushed, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, crumbled, rendered duck fat, melted (or mild olive oil), duck stock , recipe follows, chopped onions, chopped carrots, chopped celery, bouquet garni, duck carcasses (about 4 lb), olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped onions, chopped carrots, chopped celery, head garlic, split in half, bay leaves, dry red wine, tomato paste, water, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, black peppercorns, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme

chopped bulk andouille sausage, minced shallots, minced garlic, chopped yellow onions, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, plus more for frying duck legs, salt and black pepper, roasted pecans, all-purpose flour, essence , recipe follows, egg beaten with 1 tbsp milk, duck confit legs, fresh spinach, cleaned, stemmed and firmly packed, julienne red onions, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme