200 extremely buffet Recipes

dark chocolate cake mix (2 layer size), instant chocolate pudding mix, powder (4 serving size), eggs, cooking oil, warm water, sour cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, whipping cream, bittersweet chocolate squares, coarsely chopped (1 oz., 28g each)

quick oats, spelt flakes, spelt flour, oat flour, ground flax seed, soy protein isolate, baking soda, stevia extract powder, cinnamon, sea salt, molasses, canola oil, soymilk, vanilla, sugar, brown sugar, add-ins, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, coconut, dark chocolate chips, cacao nibs, raisins, craisins, m & s, diced candied ginger

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

diced dried apricot, grand marnier, turkey liver (extremely optional), turkey heart (extremely optional), unsalted butter, coarsely chopped celery, onion, chopped, bulk pork sausage, herb stuffing mix, almonds, rich chicken broth, dried thyme, salt & freshly ground black pepper

hamburger (or ground venison if you prefer), bacon, cut in 1/4 inch wide pieces, mixed vegetables, drained, green beans, drained (or any kind of vegetable you prefer), tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, chopped

bisquick, powdered sugar, butter, egg, unsweetened kool-aid powdered drink mix, vanilla frosting

shrimp, poached and peeled (see below ), fresh white mushrooms, cut in half, shallot , slivered, jumbo pasta shells (about 1 inch long when uncooked), gruyere cheese, finely grated , it seems like a lot, but it good that way, fontina cheese, cut in small cubes, boursin garlic & herb spreadable cheese, butter, flour, white wine, half-and-half, kosher salt (probably less if you are using regular table salt), water, white wine, onion, sliced, bay leaves, stalks celery, with leaves, garlic clove

orange roughy fillets, skinned and boned, dry white wine, tarragon, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper, to taste, garlic, lemon juice (optional), zucchini or 2 large, sliced white mushrooms , about 2 1/2 cups, minced garlic, white onion, finely chopped, tomatoes or 2 cups grape , halved, thyme, poultry seasoning, oregano, basil, salt and pepper

frozen sausage and pepperoni pizzas (ideally with cheese stuffed crust), beef mince, onions, garlic, bacon, cheese, eggs, salt and pepper

all-purpose flour, sugar , plus, sugar (for a less-sweeter waffle reduce to 1/2-cup), baking powder, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter or 3/4 cup margarine, milk, eggs, slightly beaten, maple extract or 3 tsp use vanilla extract

krispy kreme cinnamon twist doughnuts, butter, melted, sugar, divided, sugar, divided, canned pumpkin, egg yolks, divided, ground cinnamon, ground mace, ground ginger, salt, cream cheese, softened, egg, whipping cream, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon extract, krispy kreme pumpkin spice cake doughnuts

bittersweet chocolate, chopped, unsalted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, semisweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans or walnuts (or a combination)

chocolate cookie crumbs, chocolate sugar ( is sugar stored in an airtight container for at least 3 months with cocoa beans. discard beans when using sugar.), butter, melted, cream cheese, room temperature, chocolate sugar, eggs, room temperature, milk chocolate chips, melted, vanilla, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, cream cheese, room temperature, chocolate sugar, eggs, white chocolate chips, melted, vanilla, sweetened condensed milk, flour, cornstarch, store-bought fudge cake mix, heavy whipping cream, butter, powdered sugar, dark chocolate chips

butter or margarine, softened, white sugar, light brown sugar, egg, beaten, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, oatmeal, jelly beans, cut up

dark semisweet chocolate, espresso shot or 2 tsp dark instant coffee (last resort, please), warm milk, sugar, cream, marshmallows

cream cheese softened, cottage cheese, fresh lemon juice, milk, fresh basil, fresh marjoram, fresh oregano, fresh thyme, garlic powder, crab meat

duncan hines yellow butter cake mix, vanilla instant pudding mix, sweet chocolate, grated, eggs, water, vegetable oil, sour cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans

ingredients for the cake, eggs, separated, salt, granulated sugar, good quality dutch cocoa, ground hazelnuts or almonds, mousse ingredients, bittersweet chocolate, brewed coffee, eggs, separated