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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

ground pork (not sausage), cole slaw mix, garlic, minced, bean sprouts (i think this would be about 4oz or so), green onions, sliced (depending on size of each onion, soy sauce (unless you are in the south and can get dale s, then get that ;), chinese 5 spice blend, red pepper flakes or hot sauce, sesame oil (optional, but it s a huge flavor boost---a couple tsp sesame seeds can be toasted and subbed, too), salt and fresh ground pepper(more to taste, please taste the filling before assembling the egg rolls...add seasonings as desired and for taste), egg roll wrappers (15-20), peanut oil for frying

potatoes, cubed (i just use good ol russets, and i don tsp peel them), malt vinegar (i was taught this using red wine vinegar, but since discovering malt, this is the 1 i use, eggs, hard boiled and chopped, vidalia onion, diced (i use a lil less if i have to use a different onion variety, stalks celery, chopped, dill pickle relish, mayonnaise , no subs, yellow mustard, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground pepper

firm tofu, crumbled, lemon juice, nutritional yeast flakes, tahini, tamari, water, dried basil, turmeric, garlic clove, minced, black pepper

quality chicken stock (either your own, or a good brand, purchased), cornstarch, green onions, sliced, grated ginger (i actually use crystallized ginger for this), soy sauce(yes, i really just use a dash, because i don tsp care for soy sauce.., worcestershire sauce, fresh ground pepper, largeish crimini mushrooms, shaved (i use my cheese grater, the slicing option), eggs (i don tsp like a lot of egg, and i like it really dispersed, so that s how this will be written), fried wonton strips, optional

baby spinach, hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced or chopped, bacon , fried crisp and broken into small pieces, soft, white cheese (i used havarti, but goat s cheese would be good, too), bananas, fried (instructions on how to do this, follows) or 1 cup fresh blueberries or strawberries, or 2 pears, diced, chopped nuts (macadamia or peanut would work best), green onions, chopped, vanilla yogurt, honey, orange juice (to your desired consistency), fresh nutmeg, grated, dense , plain bread(sourdough, foccacia, etc), cubed, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon

filet of beef or 2 (250 g) porterhouse steaks or 2 (250 g) sirloin steaks, olive oil, spray, salt, black pepper, freshly cracked

at the time when christianity was accepted in serbia , many families were baptised and chose their own saint. this is why saint nicholas is celebrated by so many families on the 19th of december. for the orthodox families st. nicholas is a special day with special rituals and prayers, to others it only means a day to be with your family and enjoy lots of food., this st. nicholas bread is traditionally made in orthodox families for the feast of st. nicholas. i heard that in other families a coin is put in the bread and the person who gets the piece with the coin will be rich in the future. i do not believe that this is part of a religious ritual, but i can be wrong., ingredients for the bread, sugar, fresh yeast or 1 package dry yeast (7 g), lukewarm milk, kilo flour (all purpose), salt, sugar, butter, egg yolks, grated lemon peel and some lemon juice, ingredients for the braid, flour, water, little bit salt, how to make the bread, put the (fresh ) yeast in a small bowl together with a tsp sugar and a little bit lukewarm milk. mix and set aside so the yeast can start to work. yeast usually activates between 25 and 28 degrees celsius., take another bowl and beat the egg yolks, add the rest of the milk and stir well., put the flour , sugar, salt, lemon peel and a bit of lemon juice together in a bowl. add the softened butter in small pieces and knead until the mixture has a fine texture., mix the yeast mixture with the milk/egg mixture and add it to the flour. knead everything well until the dough becomes a ball (leaving the bowl clean). put the dough into another bowl, cover it with a damp cloth and put it on a warm place. let the dough rise for 2 hours., after these two hours knead the dough again (shortly) on a floured surface. make a ball again and let the dough rise again for 1 hour., form a round bread and put it on a greased baking tray or use greased baking paper. you can also use a round baking pan, don tsp forget to grease it, make the dough for the braid by mixing 250 g flour, 180 ml water and a pinch of salt together in a bowl. make a soft dough, divide it in three pieces and form 3 rolls. make a braid twice the diameter of the bread. cut the braid in half and form a cross on the bread, use a water/egg mixture to glue it on the bread., bake the st. nicholas bread in a preheated oven on 180 degrees celsius for about 60 minutes.

ground beef or 2 lbs ground pork, fresh minced garlic cloves, salt, black pepper, hot mexican chili powder (i use mccormicks brand), oregano, cumin, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, chopped sweet onions, chopped green bell pepper, fresh minced garlic, black beans (rinsed and drained ), extra hot rotel, petite diced tomatoes, chopped green chilies, beef broth, hot mexican chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme, cayenne (how hot do you like it ), salt, black pepper

i had input from several great friends who took their time to help in the search., on g, juels , tink, danadooley and magandab., cherylann from ez cooking, thanks to all for you time and help. jessica harlan a very busy person took time to research pans and sent me several emails, thank you for taking your time to help a stranger., magandab sent me a link on g for a pan at target and since i pass it often and by chance the day she sent her message on gr, i stopped and checked the pan made by calphalon., very heavy, straight sides so it would be easy to attach a candy thermometer and a glass lid with a dip lip with strainer capability., what an incredible pan for $60. why; i am able to put the butter and sugars into the pan and not worry about burning! i made toffee again last night and to really test it, set the temp 1 line about medium on the electric stove. i would stir about every 10 minutes and then do something else; well i was making a cheese cake while the toffee cooked. every time i checked, it was boiling up, stir and i could feel nothing sticking to the bottom and burning like my old copper bottom revere ware steel 3 quart pot., how great to not have to worry about the mixture burning. this is a 4 quart pot. just perfect for the amount of butter and sugar to boil and become a food that should be reserved for the gods., i placed a mat over the pot as it boiled as the cool air was affecting the rise in temperature. the notch in the side for pouring let me leave my bamboo spoon in pot, the thermometer clipped to the side. once the mix reached 285 i poured the mix into the pan and it was so cool to see how the very last bit slipped right out of the pan. this is a fantastic pot for making toffee and recommend without reservation the purchase of this pot by calphalon., double thanks to magandab for sending me to my perfect candy pan. eating my toffee makes see s toffee-ettes taste like dirt, this is the link magandab sent me, http://www.target.com/kitchen-essentials-calphalon-hard-anodized-straining/dp/b000jm34km/qid =1234998462/ref=br_1_4/192-4549105-5227516 ie=utf8&node=11082001&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

this is how i do my chicken..use my recipe or your own ..and if you re feeling lazy get some frozen), chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces marinade in 1/4 cup dale s seasoning 20 mins to an hour, eggs beaten, flour seasoned with, garlic salt, paprika, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, oil for frying, sauce, chicken broth, tblsp oyster sauce, tblsp corn starch with enough water to make a slurry, tblsp soy sauce ..to taste, chopped green onions, cashews (toasted in oven)

orange jell-o (sugar free is fine), water, vanilla pudding mix (the kind ya have to cook), crushed pineapple (or close to that amount), marshmallows (how sweet do ya like it ), bananas, sliced, cool whip , to cover top of dish, cheddar cheese, shredded to cover top of cool whip

sourdough bread or 1 loaf french bread, tomatoes, chopped, refried beans, cheddar cheese, shredded, red onion, finely diced, cilantro, chopped, garlic clove, crushed, cumin

first , cut your shark into small, thick pieces, about an inch or an inch square. you are trying to make big bite size pieces so they will cook right but can be picked up and eaten easily., next , melt about a stick of butter (more or less depending on how much you are making) with about a tbsp of olive oil in a large bowl - you can do this in the microwave or on the stove and then reserve into a large bowl. let the melted butter/oil cool but do not let it re-solidify., coat the pieces well with kosher salt and ground black pepper. set aside to allow the bites to come up to room temp if they were in the fridge or on ice., ok now it is time to make the spice mixture for the bites. you will want to make enough to liberally cover the bites, but not too much that you are wasting all your spices. how much you need depends on how many bites you are making., in a small bowl, combine roughly equal parts of the following, paprika, chipotle powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, ground mustard, ginger powder, add to this some amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper. this will considerable heat, so adjust how much you to your and your guest s tastes. (note - you could forget all of these spices and just coat with your favorite blackened or cajun seasoning, but it won tsp taste as good of course).

whole tomatoes, undrained, whole pickled jalapeno peppers, stems removed (how hot do you like it ), dried onion, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, tabasco sauce, salt, lime juice , 1 squeeze (optional)

heads iceberg lettuce (or any kind of lettuce you prefer), chopped celery, chopped green onion, frozen green peas or 1 cup frozen peas and corn, thawed, sliced mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, bacon, well cooked, hard-boiled eggs, chopped, grated cheese , your preference (i used a combination of jack and cheddar), green peppers or olives or garbanzo beans, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, seasoning salt, garlic powder, brown sugar

fresh ginger root, peeled and grated, tamari aged soy sauce, limes , zested and juiced, vegetable oil , eyeball it, grill seasoning (recommended: montreal steak seasoning by mccormick ), flank steak, idaho potatoes , 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, salt, cream, wasabi paste - how hot do ya like it, scallions , root end trimmed, handful cilantro leaves