85 exceptionally Recipes

bread , except plain white (squaw, sourdough or hearty wheat are my favorites), mayonnaise or vegan , to taste, avocado, sliced, tomatoes , thin, monterey jack pepper cheese, red bell pepper , rings, red onion ring, romaine lettuce or other tasty lettuce, mixed sprouts (optional)

any flavor jello gelatin, boiling water, plain yogurt or 1/2-3/4 cup sour cream or 1/2-3/4 cup cream cheese, ice cubes, any kind fruit, chopped (canned or fresh , except fresh pineapple)

lean pork chops, betty crocker scalloped potatoes mix (any flavor except sour cream and onion), onion, chopped, cheddar cheese, shredded

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, white sugar, brown sugar, clear karo syrup, vanilla, baking soda, crunchy cheetos cheese-flavored snacks

chicken thighs x 8, cooking oil, chicken stock 1 pint, chicken seasoning 2-3 tsp, ground black pepper 2-3 tsp, sweet chilli marinade 100ml, dried thyme 2-3 tsp, mild curry powder 2-3 tsp, half tin of tomatoes, garlic 2-3 cloves, onions 2 medium finely sliced, all the above are approx depending on taste , except for the chicken stock tin tomatoes and chilli marinade

cake mix , any flavor except butter flavored, flour, eggs, water , i usually use milk, vegetable oil (for frying ), sugar , for dusting

bone-in ham , shoulder roast, stalks celery, cut into chunks, carrots, cut into chunks, onion, cut into chunks, peppercorns, dried whole leaf thyme, dried whole leaf rosemary, bay leaf, spice ), brown brown sugar, dried mustard powder, flour, pineapple juice, pineapple slices in juice , drained reserve 3 tbsp ofthe juice

butter, eggs, milk or nondairy liquid (i use rice ), gf mix (mix follows below), powdered sugar for dusting, gf mix : 2 parts white rice flour, 2/3 part potato starch flour, 1/3 part tapioca flour (mix & this recipe, except sauce, developed by betty hagman - the gluten-free gourmet - buy her book!), sauce, frozen berries (blue/rasp/strawberries or a mix), orange juice or lemon juice, less for thick sauce, more for runny sauce, arrowroot or corn starch (mix small amt in water first), sweetener - sugar , maple syrup, honey or agave

barbecue sauce, brown sugar, tamari, grape juice or 3/4 cup very sweet wine, pineapple juice, crushed garlic (to taste, you can never have too much garlic , except, perhaps, in chocolate cake)

frozen spinach leaves (thawed ) or 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and drained, fresh garlic, minced, fresh romano cheese, good virgin olive oil, butter (no exceptions), salt and pepper, fresh nutmeg (if you don tsp have fresh omit)

boiled and peeled potatoes, tomatoes, cauliflower florets, green peas, chopped capsicum, sized peeled carrots, big chopped onions, garlic cloves, fresh ginger (or1/2 tsp ginger powder), lemons, some chopped fresh coriander leaves, chili powder, oil (any except olive or others that have strong flavour), turmeric powder, soft buns (as needed), butter , i use amul. plus as much as you want to put on the pav (salted is preferred), pav bhaji masala , or, dry red chili, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, cinnamon, black cardamom pods, mango powder (optional), fennel seeds, star anise (if available), asafetida powder (also called hing )

hot roll mix, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, grated lemon rind, equal for recipes, equal sweetener, equal spoonful, egg, margarine, fat-free sour cream, water, sliced almonds, toasted, mixed fruit filling (recipe below ), combine flour and yeast from hot roll mix in medium bowl; add spices, lemon rind, and equal and mix well. stir in remaining ingredients, except mixed fruit filling and almonds, to make a soft dough. knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes. cover dough with bowl; let stand 15 minutes., divide dough into 2 equal pieces. roll 1 piece on floured surface into rectangle 20x6 inches. spread (1/2) the mixed fruit filling over dough, to within 1 inch of edges. roll up dough, beginning with long edge., place dough , seam side down, on greased cookie sheet; shape into a heart, pinching ends together with scissors, cutting through center of dough and leaving top and bottom of heart uncut. gently open cut surfaces of dough to expose the filling. repeat with remaining dough and filling. let stand in warm place until double in size, about 45 minutes., bake coffeecakes in preheated 350of oven until dough is browned , about 15 minutes. slide coffeecakes onto wire racks to cool. sprinkle with almonds., coffeecakes can also be made into horseshoe , ring, or other desired shapes. after forming, cut dough as directed above in recipe., a single dried fruit such as apricots , pears or apples can be substituted for the mixed dried fruit, if desired.

marinated onions, lg vidalia onions, vegetable oil, white vinegar, tb sugar, ts salt, ts pepper, ts parsley flakes, ts oregano, ts garlic powder, onions 1/4 inch thick , separating rings. ingredients are more estimated than measured, add or subtract to your own individual taste. mix all ingredients in a container you can cover and shake, keep in the refrigerator. marinade at least 24 hours before serving. you can continue to add more onions to mixture as necessary for up to four additions. after that, drain, make new marinade and transfer onions., marinated onions, yellow onions, thinly sliced, extra virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar, kosher salt, freshly cracked pepper, lemon juice, chopped chives, rinse onions under cold water to reduce their sharpness. drain and place onions in medium bowl. toss onions with oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. stir in chives., marinated onions, dry white wine, white vinegar, water, oil, garlic, stems of parsley, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, chopped basil, dijon mustard, pearl onions, peeled, chopped parsley, combine all ingredients except the pearl onions and chopped parsley. bring marinade ingredients to a boil., heat and pour over onions. cool. refrigerate for 48 hours., when ready to serve , sprinkle with chopped parsley.

leeks , green top except for 1 inchremoved,root removed except for thin sliver left to hold the leek togethe, diced tomato, black pitted olives (or more ), mint, for garnish, green onion, chopped, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, sugar, pepper, fresh mint, chopped, lite olive oil (or virgin)

oreo cookie lb tube cake, oreo cookies, flour, sugar, milk, shortening , butter flavored, salt, vanilla extract, eggs , large, chocolate glaze, semi-sweet chocolate pieces., shortening , butter flavored, milk, corn syrup, preheat oven to 350. grease and flour 9-inch fluted tube pan. cut each cookie into quarters. in large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat flour and remaining ingredients except cookies and chocolate glaze until blended. increase speed to high; beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl. spoon about 3/4 cup batter into pan. gently stir cut-up cookies into remaining batter and spoon into same pan. bake 50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched with finger (toothpick test won tsp work). cool cake in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan; cool on rack. when cake is cool, prepare chocolate glaze. place rack with cake over large plate to catch drips, then pour warm glaze over top and side of cake. this cake freezes well and good cold from refrigerator. chocolate glaze: in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, heat chocolate pieces, shortening, milk and corn syrup, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.

sugar, unsalted butter, room temperature (no exceptions), chocolate (unsweetened baker s), eggs, pie crust (cookie crumb variety)

turkey giblets , including liver, gizzard, heart, neck, all-purpose flour, butter or 1/2 cup shortening, hard-boiled eggs, chicken broth, kitchen bouquet, salt and pepper