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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

basil (fresh leaves , stuff them into a measure cup and press them down with your hand, it s not a precise m), parmesan cheese (grated ), pine nuts (if you don tsp have , you can use walnuts or hazelnuts), garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 tbsp of prepared minced garlic), lemon juice (helps prevent the pesto from turning brown upon exposure to the air), extra virgin olive oil, sugar

anasazi beans, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, jalapenos, chopped, olive oil, cumin (more if you like ), salt and pepper, epazote

five ways to stay positive in negativity, by julie fuimano, easy to be positive in a positive environment. it s when things are emotionally draining and negative that you re challenged to behave differently. but you have the opportunity to be the beacon of light for others around you. by your actions and responses, you can demonstrate and teach others how to behave in an appropriate, positive and professional manner., positive energy catches on just as quickly as negative energy. sometimes people are simply stuck in a habit or pattern of behavior and are accustomed to acting a certain way. if the environment is really caustic, then it s what people are used to and may be all they know., it takes some time and effort as well as a commitment to do something differently to create sustainable change. you must be willing to identify and stop tolerating what s not working, do the right thing even if it s initially unpopular and then teach others to do the same., here are five ways you can be a positive force in your workplace ., first step is awareness, recognize the negativity around you. sometimes you can even feel your energy being drained by the words being spoken. if it feels bad or uncomfortable, then it s negative. these feelings are a form of intelligence similar to a tap on the shoulder letting you know something is not right. if you can identify what is happening, you can make good choices about handling it., it all starts with you, in what ways are you contributing to the negativity around you are you listening to gossip or participating in conversations where the only focus is to denigrate, diminish or criticize language matters. everything you say has an impact; saying something negative not only dishonors the person you re speaking about and the person you re speaking with, but it also makes you feel bad even if you don tsp realize it. learn to respect people s humanity and their right to be themselves. complaining without end does not focus on creating solutions; rather, it perpetuates and magnifies the problem, wasting everyone s precious time and energy., speak up, tell the other person how you feel by saying , this doesn tsp work for me. it s nonjudgmental, since you re making it about you, not them. also, people often don tsp realize they are being negative. point it out in a gentle, caring way: do you realize you are complaining just bringing it to their attention can be enough to shift the conversation. over time, people will learn what they can and cannot discuss with you, and it will stop being an issue. if you say nothing, your silence conveys permission to continue., be constructive , positive, meaningful and beneficial, what is the point or purpose of what you re saying is it to hurt or help and at the end of the conversation, is there an action step to take constructive conversations are empowering and leave people a little better off from having participated in them. become the kind of person who takes your time and words seriously., praise and acknowledge, amazing what a few words of praise and acknowledgement can do. you want to be the kind of person people gravitate to because they know they will be uplifted by you, not put down or drained of life-sustaining energy. in short, you want people to feel good after being in your presence., no matter what is going on around you , you control your inner environment and how you choose to respond to external events and situations. it s your responsibility to become the kind of person you enjoy being and with whom others enjoy being around., it takes a true leader to walk a path different from the crowd. so when others are negative, stretch your boldness muscles and be positive in spite of what others do or think. it s the only way to create a ripple of change. and if we all do our part, then slowly but surely, we will make a difference in our work environment and the larger community.

vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, stalks celery, chopped (optional), whole cumin seed, low sodium vegetable broth or 1 1/2-2 cups broth (i use homemade), peeled diced tomatoes, undrained, tomatillos , papery skins removed,washed and diced (depending on size), water (depending on how much stock you used and how thin you like your soup), cilantro, washed and chopped, white rice or 1/3 cup brown rice, carrots, peeled and sliced (depending on size), salt, pepper, lean ground beef, plain breadcrumbs or 1/3 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs (i use progresso), ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, egg

alfredo sauce (ragu cheesy classic , 1-1/2 jars), rotelle noodles (1 box), grilled chicken (i just use the chicken i get from the deli, but you can grill your own as well), mozzarella cheese, shredded (the bag size depends on how much cheese you want to go on top of the dish.)

fresh strawberries , bananas, figs, peaches, pears, apricots, grapes (1 cup total of any fresh fruit you like or combo of fruits you like), sour cream, brown sugar

mayonnaise (best foods or hellmann s or vegenaise), catsup, dill relish, sweet pickle relish, dried onion flakes , to taste, garlic powder, lemon juice (we use both, to taste, the balsamic really adds nice flavor) or 1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar (we use both, to taste, the balsamic really adds nice flavor), black pepper , to taste, dark rye bread (caraway or not, it s up to you, but we prefer it without), butter, sliced deli pastrami, sauerkraut, drained well (we prefer bubbie s naturally fermented kraut), sliced provolone cheese or 1 -2 oz swiss cheese or 1 -2 oz monterey jack cheese

now you must decide if you like it corny or more bread like, you like it corney add 2 cup cornmeal to 1cup flour, you like it more bread like 1/2 cup cornmeal to 2/1/2 flour, baking powder, baking soda, you like it sweet add 3 tablepsoons of sugar, salt, eggs, whole milk, if you like your light and fluffy cornbread to have holes add tinny cold butter cubes in right befor cooking, again decide do you like it corney 2 cups cornmeal to 1 cup flour, more bread like 1/2 cornmeal to 2/1/2 flour, now only use 1/2 tsp baking powder, no baking soda, eggs adn 1 egg yolk, whole milk or cream, sourcream or few tbsp buttermilk, you can add a 1/4 cup meltes shorting or lard to make it a rich flakey bread, also decide if you like it sweet with 3 tbsp of sugar

beef, ground, onion, minced, salt , to taste, freshly ground pepper, dry breadcrumbs, egg, worcestershire sauce, dill pickles or pickle relish, catsup, onions or tomato, slices, cheddar cheese , slices, prepared mustard, horseradish, onion, finely chopped, american cheese, american cheese or 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, yellow or dijon, mayonnaise or 2 tbsp salad dressing, salt, canned mild green chilies, chopped, green chili, to taste (whatever you prefer ) (optional), jalapeno, to taste (if you like ) (optional)

whole turkey, serves approximately 12, lemon , juice of, salt and pepper, to taste, olive oil (or you can use melted butter), yellow onion, peeled and quartered, celery, the tops and bottoms of, carrots, parsley , some, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme

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

how many : enough sweet potatoes for everybody, unsalted butter, brown sugar, salt

apple, cored (peel if you want), prunes, dates, bananas, eggs, butter, softened, vanilla, salt, orange juice, whole wheat flour, sunflower seeds, rolled oats, chopped walnuts, powdered milk, baking powder, baking soda, coconut

chopped ham (you can find it at the deli counter. tell them how much you want and ask to have it ground, or chop), mayonnaise, mustard, hot dog relish, onion, chopped fine, dozen finger rolls, of your choice (how big the rolls are and how much filling you use, depends on how many this recipe yields)

dumplings , halushky halushky, stalks celery, diced, dried onion, olive oil (i use garlic infused oil), chicken broth, chicken breasts (or whatever pieces you like), pepper (to taste), olive oil, flour, milk (use more or less depending on how much sauce you want and how thick you like it), chicken bouillon cube, sour cream, paprika, cayenne (or to taste)

cottage cheese, italian sweet sausage or 1 lb italian hot sausage, whichever you prefer, olive oil, yellow onion, diced , you determine the size, based on how much you like onion, i used 1 very large one, garlic cloves, chopped. again , use your own criteria to taste, baby spinach, pasta sauce, jumbo pasta shells, parmesan cheese, fresh grated

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