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toasted sesame seeds, vegetable oil, chopped ginger, spinach or 12 oz other leafy greens, vegetable broth, sesame oil, soy sauce

skyy infusions pineapple vodka, toasted coconut, amaretto, sour mix, fresh pineapple, coconut milk, bitters

skyy infusions pineapple vodka, toasted coconut, amaretto, sour mix, fresh pineapple, coconut milk

toasted nut oil (almond, hazelnut, or walnut), white wine vinegar, rinsed and crisped salad greens (about 2qt.)

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

nori, sheet, rice , sushi, prepared, vegetables, your choice, fish, your choice (raw or tempura), spicy mayonnaise (or any other sauce you like with your sushi), smelt , roe (masago) (optional), toasted sesame seeds (optional), soy sauce (optional), wasabi (optional), pickled ginger (optional), eel , sauce (sweet sauce to drizzle over top) (optional)

macadamia nuts (or any quantity you d like), parchment paper (optional) or aluminum foil (optional)

fresh or frozen cranberries (about 4 oz), cranberry juice cocktail, sugar, unsalted butter, all purpose flour, canned unsweetened coconut milk * (from 1 13-to 14-oz can), sugar, divided, plus additional for sprinkling, white rum, coconut extract, salt, egg whites, room temperature, sweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted, cooled, crushed into small flakes plus additional toasted sweetened flaked coconut for garnish

toasted pecans , halves, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, kosher salt, flour

cooked basmati rice ., oil , not olive ., eggs ., dark soy sauce ., light soy sauce ., table salt ., white pepper ., oyster sauce ., msg (optional), few drops of good quality toasted sesame oil

fresh oysters well drained (at least 24) you want 4 or 5 per person, butter melted, worchestershire, lemon juiced-fresh, garlic minced, a few grinds of fresh black pepper, fairly thick slices of sourdough bread , toasted lightly on both sides, chopped parsley, lemon, louisiana hot sauce

raw salmon, olive oil, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, grated ginger, toasted sesame seeds, spear green onion sliced, glaze as follows, honey, toasted sesame seed oil, soy sauce, ginger grated, toasted sesame seeds

firm tofu, drained, patted dry , cut into 1-inch-thick slices, nonstick vegetable oil spray, grated carrot, sliced green onions, minced peeled ginger, garlic clove, minced, almonds, toasted, finely chopped, egg white, beaten to blend, soy sauce, oriental sesame oil, sesame seeds, toasted, sesame seed buns, toasted, tomato slices, alfalfa sprouts

purchased poundcake or 4 slices angel food cake, lightly grilled or toasted, bananas , split lengthwise, vanilla ice cream or 1 -2 pint strawberry ice cream or 1 -2 pint frozen yogurt, billy blues mixed berry preserves, strained if desired, cream (optional), toasted coconut (optional), chocolate shavings (optional), chopped toasted pecans , etc. (optional)

extra firm tofu, oil, for sauteeing, chopped yellow onions or 1/2 cup green onion, garlic, minced, grated fresh ginger, almonds, toasted and ground or 1/2 cup almond meal, toasted, toasted sesame seeds, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil

all-purpose flour, sugar, milk, egg, unsalted butter, melted and cooled, salt, almond extract, lightly toasted sweetened flaked coconut, chopped fine, chopped drained canned pineapple, unsalted butter, dark rum, vanilla ice cream, sweetened flaked coconut, toasted lightly