15 food weight Recipes

food cake mix, mandarin oranges, egg whites, whole egg, unsweetened applesauce, fat-free cool whip (for frosting )

skim milk ricotta cheese, sugar-free vanilla yogurt , aspartame-sweetened, angel food cake, cut into approximately 1-inch cubes, unsweetened berries, thawed

all-purpose flour, unprepared devil s food cake mix, water, fat free egg substitute, seedless raspberry jam, unsweetened chocolate squares, seedless raspberry jam, fat-free half-and-half, raspberries

angel food cake, light cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, unsweetened cocoa, semisweet chocolate, brewed espresso

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

baby italian eggplants , sliced lengthwise 1-inch thick, canola oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, grilled or roasted red peppers, skin and seeds removed and chopped, pine nuts, garlic, fresh thyme leaves, olive oil, grated parmesan, fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced , weighted for a for a few hours to remove excess liquid, fresh oregano leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, canola oil, garlic , smashed to a paste, spanish paprika, cayenne, day old italian bread, crusts removed , coarsely ground in food processor, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh thyme, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, spice rub from cajun-rubbed spiced turkey

sugar-free lemon gelatin, boiling water, lemonade concentrate (thawed ), fat-free evaporated milk, angel food cake, sliced strawberry

pumpkin, do not use pumpkin pie filling ), devils food cake mix

angel food cake (even in thickness 1 oz per serving), peach jam, light vanilla ice cream (1/2 scoop per serving), extra large egg whites, superfine sugar

prepared angel food cake, fat-free sugar-free vanilla pudding mix (larger size), fat-free cool whip, butterfinger candy bars, skim milk

all-purpose flour, sugar, kosher salt, baking powder, cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, bourbon, ice water , as needed, coarsely chopped walnut halves, semisweet chocolate chips, dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, melted, kosher salt, light corn syrup, bourbon, vanilla extract, eggs, water, baking soda, cream , for serving, optional, special equipment : pie weights or dry beans to use as pie weights

oats (not instant ), whole wheat flour, fiber 1 cereal, ground to a breadcrumb-like consistency in a blender (bran, original), peach baby food (gerber or another brand of pureed peaches, found in the baby food aisle), pure canned pumpkin, liquid egg substitute (like egg beaters original), golden raisin, craisins (ocean spray original), brown sugar, not packed, coffee mate sugar-free french vanilla powdered coffee creamer, baking powder, cinnamon, salt

lobster flesh (1 1/2 lb live weight lobster), pike (flesh weight only ), clarified butter, onion (2 oz) finely sliced, garlic , smashed, brandy, dry white wine, mushrooms, blanched, whipping cream , plus 1 tbsp, freshly ground salt, freshly ground white pepper, egg whites, tomatoes, sliced into thick rings and halved, egg yolks, arrowroot, chopped parsley for garnish