2105 how poach properly Recipes

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

vegetable oil, onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, minced, ground coriander, cumin seed, black pepper, red lentil, rinsed, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, coconut milk, salt, chili flakes, eggs, poached

arborio rice, butter, milk, cream, vanilla extract, poached cherries, with liquid

oil, butter, shallot, minced, portabello mushrooms, cream, crusty bread, camembert cheese, poached eggs, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper

a handful of fresh frisee lettuce , torn into bite sized pieces, bacon, chopped shallots, french or italian bread and a little butter to make buttered croutons, poached egg, olive oil, wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste

poached egg on cheesy grits, quick grits (not instant ), water, salt, pepper, grated sharp cheese, poached egg, fried tomatoes , spinach or asparagus

egg, white vinegar, saucepan 3/4 filled with water, slotted spoon, ramekin , measuring cup, or small bowl, a little determination

extra virgin olive oil, fresh spinach, cleaned, salt, black pepper, freshly ground, yellow onion, chopped, fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded , and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, salmon fillets, poached (leftovers from poached salmon with cucumber dill sauce), flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped (optional)

plum tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick, olive oil, poached eggs, fine herbs dill herb seasoning mix or 1/4 tsp dill, instant minced garlic or 1 small garlic clove, minced, english muffin, sliced and toasted

mixed fresh seafood (prawns, scallops, fish), chicken stock (for poaching), green onion, sliced, cilantro, chopped, mint, chopped, limes , juice of, coconut milk (use low fat ), fish sauce, garlic, crushed, red chile, seeded and diced, lettuce, shredded

salmon fillets (skin off and bones removed ), white wine , for poaching, head garlic , roasted, dijon mustard, egg yolk, white wine vinegar, light olive oil, nice pinch saffron threads infused in 1 tbsp warm water, salt, fresh ground white pepper, mixed salad greens, red onion, sliced thinly, olive oil , as needed, fresh lemon juice , just a squeeze, salt & freshly ground black pepper

dijon mustard, lightly whipped cream, shallot, chopped, salt and pepper, caviar, creme fraiche, dijon mustard, salt and pepper, lobster tails, poached, lobster claws, poached, algae, toasted white bread, black mustard seeds

flour , sifted, baking soda, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, butter, canola oil, water, eggs, sour cream, heavy cream, semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, marzipan, dipped poached pears , recipe follows, red currant puree, store bought or fresh , strained through cheese cloth, raspberry liqueur, granulated sugar, bosc pears, ripe, peeled , corded, semi-sweet chocolate, melted

port wine, chopped basic mirepoix, crumbled maytag blue cheese, chopped roasted walnuts, poached pears , cored from the bottom leaving the stem intact, prepared puff pastry sheets 8 by 10 inches, split in half, egg wash--1 egg mixed with 1 tsp water, roasted walnut pieces, snipped chives, sugar, water, vanilla bean, champagne, pears, peeled

butter or mayonnaise, for greasing mold, unflavored gelatin, cold water and 1/2 cup boiling water, for gelatin, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, grated onion, drops hot sauce, paprika, salt, flaked and small diced poached salmon, capers, drained, cream, lemon slices, parsley, washed and dried, special equipment : fish mold, english cucumber, peeled, grated, and drained for 1 hour, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, garlic, minced, salt, fresh dill, finely chopped

frozen puff pastry sheets, egg yolk, water, eggs poached, brie rind removed, mustard, cooked ham