2014 how ring 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

butter, onion, chopped, curry powder, granny smith apples, peeled, cored, diced (about 2 1/3 cups), apple juice, dried currants, thick unpeeled acorn squash rings (from 2 medium), seeded

cucumbers, rings peeled and seeded, pickling lime, vinegar, alum, sugar, cinnamon sticks, red cinnamon candies

frozen onion rings (the minced onion kind), condensed cheddar cheese soup, diced mild green chilies, minced garlic (approx a couple of cloves), eggs, beaten, dry white wine or 3 tbsp beer or 3 tbsp milk, sour cream, salt, fresh ground black pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

egg, half inch ring onion (the large outside rings please), salt, pepper

orange, sliced (as many slices as you like), lemon, sliced (as many slices as you like), lime, sliced (as many slices as you like), maraschino cherries (as many as you like), fruit punch (as much as needed to fill the mold)

jalapenos , banana pepper or 2 1/2-3 lbs other preferred pepper, white vinegar, cold water, salt

squid rings, thawed or 1 1/2 lbs fresh whole squid, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, black pepper, corn oil (for frying ), pickled hot cherry peppers, sliced (reserve 1 tbsp cherry pepper juice), garlic cloves, peeled, chopped

ground flax seeds, water, vegetable oil, plain soymilk (rice or almond milk will work, too), whole wheat pastry flour, salt, dried chipotle powder , to taste, baking powder, sweet onions, sliced to desired thickness (1/2 inch slices recommended for restaurant style rings, 1/4 inch or less for onion strings), whole wheat pastry flour (to dredge), olive oil (to fry )

egg, milk, flour, baking powder, salt, apples, cut into 15 rings about 1/4 inch thick, cinnamon, powdered sugar, oil (for frying )

bologna, 1 lb rings, cut in 1/2 inch slices, red pepper flakes, white vinegar

flour, sugar, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, paprika, ground allspice, eggs, lightly beaten, onion, cut into1/4 inch thick slices and separated into rings (vidalia or other sweet onion), dry breadcrumbs, divided

pineapple rings, cored (fresh or canned ), maple syrup, low-fat frozen yogurt, low-fat granola cereal with raisins

red onion, cut into 12 rings (1/4-inch-thick ), dark sesame oil, divided, fresh lemon juice, low sodium soy sauce, honey, baby spinach leaves (about 10 oz), freshly ground black pepper , or to taste, salt , or to taste, crushed red pepper flakes , to taste, sesame seeds, toasted

cooked spaghetti, rings (1 1/3 cup uncooked ), diced apples (unpeeled ), crushed pineapple, lemon juice, powdered sugar, beaten eggs, cool whip, marshmallows, maraschino cherries (optional)

salt, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, pimenton, light brown sugar, bone-in center-cut pork chops (10 to 12 oz each), sugar, lemon juice, granny smith apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices, whole star anise, unsalted butter, brandy, salt, canola oil, for frying, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt , plus more as needed, a few grinds of black pepper, buttermilk, yellow onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rings and separated, mustard greens , for serving

olive oil, essence , recipe follows, rib eye steaks, green bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch thick rings, stems , cores and seeds discarded, flour, masa harina, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, for frying, maitre d hotel butter, sliced , recipe follows, chopped parsley, garnish, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme, unsalted butter, at room temperature, minced fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper