119 fesenjan iranian occasion Recipes

hazelnuts, whole pitted dates, whole blanched almond, raisins, golden raisin, sweet red wine, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, shredded peeled granny smith apple (about 8 oz), sliced banana

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

olive oil, chicken legs, cut up, white onion, thinly sliced, walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor, salt, pomegranate juice, cardamom (optional), sugar (optional)

skinless, boneless smoked bluefish, cream cheese, softened, prepared dijon-style mustard, prepared horseradish

crown pork roast, chopped cranberries, white sugar, butter, onions, chopped, chopped celery, salt, ground black pepper, white bread cubes, apple - peeled, cored, and chopped, apple juice, egg, poultry seasoning

olive oil, garlic, minced, chopped pine nuts, fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped, salt and pepper to taste

basmati rice, boneless chicken breasts (and skinless ), sour cherry (or black cherries or cherries), sugar, onions (medium), saffron, cooking oil, salt, black pepper (optional), potato (optional)

lamb or 500 g beef, celery, fresh mint, fresh parsley, onions, fresh lime juice, sugar, cooking oil, salt, turmeric, black pepper

fresh iranian black caviar, onion, finely grated, eggs, hard boiled, bread , small size, fresh limes

boneless lean lamb, diced, water, dried lentils, salt, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, saffron thread, hardboiled egg, chopped, prunes, chopped, raisins, chopped, egg, slightly beaten, sliced almonds, vegetable oil, butter, onions, finely chopped, stock or 1 cup broth, wine vinegar, lemons , juice of, sugar, reserved juices

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, lean lamb, cut in 1-inch cubes, salt, pepper, cinnamon, firm cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped (not too sweet ), lemon , juice of

yogurt (28 oz), onion (chopped to small pieces), dried (fresh chopped ) mint, cucumber (chopped to small pieces), black pepper ( 1/4-1/2 tea spoon) as needed, salt as needed (1 tea spoon) 5g

hazelnuts, whole pitted dates, whole blanched almonds, raisins, golden raisins, sweet red wine, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, shredded peeled granny smith apple (about 8 oz), sliced banana

olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes, white onions, thinly sliced, carrots or 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into thin strips, walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor, salt, pomegranate paste , diluted in 2 1/2 cups water or 4 cups fresh pomegranate juice, cinnamon, cardamom, sugar (optional)

chicken thighs, onion, chopped, bay leaves, walnuts, water, flour, water, pomegranate concentrate (or paste)

chicken pieces, 1-1.5 kgs, ground walnuts , 500 g, onions, pomegranate juice , 3-4 glasses, spoons of pomegranate paste ), sugar , 2-3 spoons or as needed for desired sweetness, cooking oil, salt