217 gras entree Recipes

foie gras, uncooked, lightly scored on 1 side, thick slices brioche, cut into rounds, eggs, splash of heavy cream, kosher/sea salt , cinnamon and nutmeg, wild blueberries (frozen is fine ), granulated sugar , to taste, a cinnamon stick, star anise pod, gala or fuji apples, peeled and cored, unsalted butter, granulated sugar , to taste, a vanilla pod, split

lobe grade a or b foie gras, black summer truffles, ea black cherries, head frisee, port wine, vanilla bean, powdered gelatin, french baguette, balsamic vinegar, salt pepper, good evo, lemon, sugar

chopped crystallized ginger, chopped fresh ginger, brown sugar, sherry vinegar, whipping cream, firm-textured egg or white bread, toasted, crusts trimmed, chilled fresh duck foie gras, rinsed and patted dry (see notes ), coarse salt and fresh-ground pepper, fresh chive spears, rinsed

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

smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, spring onions or 1 tsp chives, parsley, sambal oelek or 1 dash tabasco sauce

olive oil, cinnamon, flank steaks , cut into thin strips, fresh mushrooms, sliced, white wine, linguine, freshly cooked, hazelnuts, chopped fine

flavors of france, total time : 30 to 60 minutes, preparation time : 20 minutes, cooking time : under 20 minutes, difficulty : easy, ingredients for 4 servings, lobe (400 g / 14 oz.) duck foie gras, white asparagus, white chicken stock, wine vinegar, chervil, salt and pepper

unsalted butter, softened, dried morels or porcini, ground to a powder (1/3 cup), shallot, minced, minced parsley, fresh lemon juice, salt and freshly ground pepper, fresh turkey , wing tips reserved, neck cut into 3 pieces, pitted prunes, thyme sprigs, dry white wine, water, cognac or brandy, onion, quartered, celery rib, quartered, all-purpose flour, turkey stock, foie gras mousse, cut into 1-inch pieces and chilled

ripe pears, cored and cut into 6 wedges, minced fresh rosemary, salt, freshly ground pepper, olive oil, mixed gourmet salad greens, extra virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground pepper, very cold duck foie gras , cut into six 1/4-inch-thick slices, garnish: fresh fennel sprigs

duck foie gras (1 to 1 1/3 lb.), butter or margarine, sugar, newtown pippin or granny smith apples (2 1/2 to 2 3/4 lb. total), peeled, cored, and each cut into 6 wedges, coarse-texture bread (sourdough, dark rye), toasted, chicken broth, balsamic or red wine vinegar, butter lettuce or mixed salad leaves, rinsed, crisped, and torn into bite-size pieces, salt

water, star anise, green cardamom pods, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, dried fennel, sliced gingerroot, black peppercorns, black tea, milk

baking potatoes, butter; melted, cooked chicken, chopped green olives, sharp cheddar cheese, divided, dry taco seasoning, mayonnaise, green onion, thinly sliced, bacon, crispy & crumbled

filet mignon (6 filets), salt, pepper, butter, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, peeled and sliced, foie gras , cut into six 1-oz medallions (your recipe, pate de or store-bought), artichoke hearts, cooked and quartered, black truffles (optional), potato, baked peeled and sliced into six rounds, butter, shallots or 1/2 onion, peeled and minced, tomato paste, bay leaf, fresh rosemary, cognac, madeira wine, red wine, beef stock (homemade will yield the best result, your own recipe or simple a la julia child), salt and pepper, to taste

pig feet, split, veal stock, chicken stock, cinnamon, star anise, dried shiitake mushrooms, fresh ginger, unpeeled, soy sauce, freshly ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar, chinese black vinegar, fresh ginger, unpeeled, black peppercorns, lobe grade b foie gras, cleaned, foie gras scraps , optional, salt and freshly ground black pepper, flour, more for kneading, salt, boiling water, oil, for coating bowl, egg, water, jicama, cut into 1/3-inch cubes, instant flour , for dredging (recommended: wondra), grade a foie gras, deveined, salt and freshly ground pepper, julienned scallion greens

rice noodles (cooked ), tofu, fish sauce, soy sauce, cucumber, bean sprouts, iceberg lettuce, carrots

olive oil, butter, raw shrimp, tail on, fresh ground pepper, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, asparagus (green is better ), vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, pits removed and coarsely chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, sweet chili sauce, balsamic vinegar, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, parmesan cheese , shavings for serving (to taste)

sirloin strip steak, tomatoes, in strips, red onions, yellow pepper, vinegar, water, fresh cilantro (chinese parsley), minced garlic clove, oil, potatoes (peeled, cut , and fried into fries), salt and pepper (your taste)

olive oil, divided, boneless skinless chicken breasts , visible fat removed, cut into bite sized pieces & or, boneless skinless chicken thighs, sweet onion, sliced (or diced ), garlic cloves, minced, pitted prunes, quartered, apricot preserves (more for sweeter entree), honey, ground ginger, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground coriander, white pepper, ground black pepper, salt, chicken bouillon, water, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, 3 inch pieces