14829 easy hors 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

top sirloin steaks (partly frozen for easy cutting), head broccoli, sweet onion, mushrooms, hoisin sauce, soya sauce, steak spice, cornstarch, grapeseed oil (or other frying oil), water

quick and easy tiramisu (well..easier: ) ), ladyfingers, split, divided, instant coffee, granulated sugar, boiling water, cream cheese, softened, granulated sugar, almond-flavored liqueur or brandy (optional), frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed, unsweetened cocoa powder

amazing easy and delicious tres leches: three milk cake, yellow cake mix (with pudding) baked as directed in 13 by 9-inch pan, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, rum (or to taste), finish, cream , to cover cake, sweetened coconut, poke holes in the cake with a fork all over., pour topping mixture over cake ., let mixture absorb completely in refrigerator ., cover with whipped cream and sprinkle sweetened coconut over top of cake., add strawberries , macadamia nuts, cherries and/or pineapple. i sometimes serve a caramel sauce on the side as

base, butter, graham crackers , ginger cookies, vanilla cookies or digestives, finely crumbled, condensed milk, grated zest and juice of 5 limes, double cream (whipping cream or heavy cream), a few drops of green food coloring (optional), decoration, lime slices

ground turkey, potatoes, peeled and sliced, butter, salt and pepper to taste, cream-style corn, condensed tomato soup

beef , stewing, mushroom soup , can, tomato sauce, onions, medium, coarsely chopped, water, celery, coarsely chopped, turnip, coarsely chopped, carrot, coarsely chopped, parsnip, coarsely chopped, mushroom, wild, halved, potato, coarsely chopped, garlic powder, pepper, black, fresh ground, salt, thyme, parsley, chopped (garnish )

chunky peanut butter (we use maranatha or earth balance...real peanut butter), brown sugar (i only have dark brown in the house, but i m sure golden brown is fine), egg, baking soda, vanilla, chocolate chips (original recipe says 6 oz., but 1 cup. is a good theme & easy for a young boy to remember as he bake)

martha white quick and easy cheddar garlic biscuit mix, chopped pepperoni, dried basil leaves, red pepper (cayenne), milk

pork tenderloin, kikkoman quick & easy marinade or 1/3 cup garlic and herb marinade or 1/3 cup toasted sesame marinade or 1/3 cup honey & mustard marinade or 1/3 cup gourmet teriyaki marinade

eggs , patties already cooked & cut into rectangles (prefer ct s baked egg patties - easy & lean), flour tortillas (8 inch size), salsa (prefer ct s - pantry friendly & easy), cheddar cheese, shredded, baking potatoes (already cooked & diced)

canola oil, confetti vegetable mix from walmart (chopped broccoli, cauliflower, radish & cabbage), uncle ben s 2 minute long grain rice, quick & easy asian sauce (separate recipe )

loaves sandwich bread, blue cheese, crumbled, cream cheese, softened, eggs, fresh asparagus spears or 2 (10 oz) packages frozen asparagus spears, unsalted butter, melted

cheddar cheese, grated, yeast, vegetable shortening, swiss cheese, grated, rolled oats, toasted

cocktail franks, maraschino cherry, pineapple chunk, cheddar cheese, in chunks, mozzarella cheese, in chunks, olive, tomatoes, toothpick

dom perignon inventor of champagne and sparkling wine,born 1639,died 1715,by experimenting discovered a great secret, bread or cracker,lightly buttered, cover with about 1/16 slice of sharp cheese, sprinkle heavily with celery salt, celery salt does something to the cheese that noting else can.

elbow macaroni, ragu double cheddar sauce , 16 oz. jar, onion powder, seasoned salt, shredded colby cheese, sleeve ritz crackers, crushed