61 hors oeuvres Recipes

  • How Many Hors Douevresperson
    how to estimate food quantities and
    48 More
    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
    30 min, 49 ingredients
  • Hors D'oeuvre Meatballs
    ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, italian dressing (garlic) and
    9 More
    ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, italian dressing (garlic), salt, minced onion, chopped green pepper, butter, tomato soup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, worcestershire sauce
    40 min, 13 ingredients
  • 1,2,3 Hors D'oeuvres
    ground pork (mild or hot , depending on your taste) and
    2 More
    ground pork (mild or hot , depending on your taste), sharp cheddar cheese, grated, biscuit mix
    50 min, 3 ingredients
  • Seafood Hors D'oeuvres
    english muffins (12 halves), butter and
    4 More
    english muffins (12 halves), butter, kraft old english cheese spread, baby shrimp or 1 can crabmeat, garlic powder, seasoned salt
    15 min, 6 ingredients
  • Party Rye Hors D'oeuvres
    cheddar cheese, grated, mayonnaise , not miracle whip and
    3 More
    cheddar cheese, grated, mayonnaise , not miracle whip, black olives, finely chopped, onions, finely chopped, rye bread (party cocktail or sandwich slices)
    20 min, 5 ingredients
  • Hot Cheese Hors D'oeuvres
    day-old white bread , unsliced, sharp cheddar cheese and
    3 More
    day-old white bread , unsliced, sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, egg whites , stiffly beaten
    38 min, 5 ingredients
  • Hot Shrimp Hors D'oeuvres
    butter, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, white wine and
    9 More
    butter, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, white wine, shrimp , devained, tail removed and cooked, milk, cream cheese, cubed, swiss cheese, shredded, parmesan cheese, shredded, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (optional), pepper, fresh lime
    40 min, 13 ingredients
  • Hors D' Oeuvres Tray Hors D' Oeuvres Tray
    cocktail franks, maraschino cherry, pineapple chunk and
    5 More
    cocktail franks, maraschino cherry, pineapple chunk, cheddar cheese, in chunks, mozzarella cheese, in chunks, olive, tomatoes, toothpick
    25 min, 8 ingredients
  • Super Hors D'oeuvres Super Hors D'oeuvres
    ritz crackers, cheese spread (or squeeze cheese), shrimp and
    2 More
    ritz crackers, cheese spread (or squeeze cheese), shrimp, whole pitted black olives, baby smoked oysters
    20 min, 5 ingredients
  • Rivoli Hors d'Oeuvres Rivoli Hors d'Oeuvres
    pickled herring , about 5 fish and
    22 More
    pickled herring , about 5 fish, green apples, cored and seeded, calvados, whipping cream, freshly ground salt, freshly ground white pepper, gelatin, cold water, egg whites , whipped, american egg board states : there have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of food poisoning....healthy people need to remember that there is a very small risk and treat eggs and other raw animal foods accordingly. use only properly refrigerated, clean, sound-shelled, fresh, grade aa or a eggs. avoid mixing yolks and whites with the shell., clarified butter, onions, 2 oz each, quartered and petals separated, dry white wine, ketchup, golden raisins, freshly ground salt, freshly ground pepper, button mushrooms, veal brains , rinsed well and soaked in cold water for 1 hour, sugar, white wine vinegar, olive oil, cayenne pepper
    2 hour 15 min, 23 ingredients
  • Chicken Hors D'Oeuvres Chicken Hors D'Oeuvres
    condensed cheddar cheese soup, chunked white chicken and
    7 More
    condensed cheddar cheese soup, chunked white chicken, egg, slightly beaten, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, green peppers, finely chopped, green onions, finely chopped, hot red pepper sauce, oil, sour cream
    35 min, 9 ingredients
  • Abalone Hors d'oeuvres Abalone Hors d'oeuvres
    bacon and
    2 More
    bacon, monterey jack , pepper jack, or fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into strips, abalone steaks
    35 min, 3 ingredients
  • Spanish Hors d'Oeuvres Spanish Hors d'Oeuvres
    chopped olives, diced green chilies, grated cheddar cheese and
    2 More
    chopped olives, diced green chilies, grated cheddar cheese, green onions, minced, oil
    10 min, 5 ingredients
  • Crab Roll Hors D'Oeuvre Crab Roll Hors D'Oeuvre
    backfin crab meat, cream cheese, softened
    2 ingredients
  • Pinwheel Hors D'oeuvres Pinwheel Hors D'oeuvres
    brazil nuts , walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, or almonds and
    4 More
    brazil nuts , walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, or almonds, brie, at room temperature, chopped fresh tarragon, chopped fresh chives, cooked ham , sliced a little less than 1/4-inch thick
    20 min, 5 ingredients
  • Hot Bacon Hors D'oeuvres Hot Bacon Hors D'oeuvres
    bacon, evaporated milk, ketchup, worcestershire sauce and
    3 More
    bacon, evaporated milk, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, crushed corn flakes cereal, pepper, accent seasoning (optional)
    30 min, 7 ingredients
  • Artichoke Hors D'oeuvres Artichoke Hors D'oeuvres
    artichoke hearts, onion, chopped, cracker crumb, pepper and
    7 More
    artichoke hearts, onion, chopped, cracker crumb, pepper, oregano, tabasco sauce, cheddar cheese, grated, garlic clove, eggs, salt, parsley
    40 min, 11 ingredients
  • Michael's Hors D'oeuvres Michael's Hors D'oeuvres
    baguette (dried rounds from 1 loaf) and
    2 More
    baguette (dried rounds from 1 loaf), pesto sauce (pesto from the garden), sun-dried tomatoes ( )
    10 min, 3 ingredients




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