1055 ina hors oeuvres 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

ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, italian dressing (garlic), salt, minced onion, chopped green pepper, butter, tomato soup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, worcestershire sauce

sweet potatoes, peeled, olive oil, light brown sugar, kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling, fresh ground black pepper

sweetened flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk, pure vanilla extract, extra large egg whites, at room temperature, kosher salt

fresh bay scallops or 1 lb sea scallops, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour , for dredging, unsalted butter, divided, chopped shallot (2 large), garlic clove, minced, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, dry white wine, lemon, cut in 1/2

zucchini , cut into 1/4 inch slices, red onion , cut in half lengthwise and sliced, garlic, minced, olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, red bell peppers, halved, cored, and seeded, yellow bell peppers, halved, cored, and seeded, eggplant, unpeeled , cut into 1/4 -inch slices (1 1/2 lb), freshly grated parmesan cheese

plain flour, yellow cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, milk, extra large eggs, lightly beaten, unsalted butter, melted (plus extra to grease the pan), aged extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated, divided, scallion, chopped (white and green parts, plus extra for garnish , 3 scallions), fresh jalapenos, seeded and minced

uncooked uncooked long-grain basmati rice (white , recommended -- texmati), water, kosher salt, unsalted butter, minced fresh curly fresh parsley leaves, minced fresh dill leaves, minced fresh scallions, white and green parts, fresh ground black pepper

whole chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on (split ), olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chicken stock, preferably homemade, chicken bouillon cubes, unsalted butter, yellow onions, chopped (2 onions), all-purpose flour, heavy cream, diced carrots, blanched for 2 minutes, frozen peas (2 cups), frozen small whole onions, minced fresh parsley leaves, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, baking powder, vegetable shortening, cold unsalted butter, diced, ice water, egg, beaten with, water , for egg wash, flaked sea salt, black pepper

french green lentil (or brown ), yellow onions, diced small (3 large onions), leeks, white part only, diced small (2-3 leeks-if i don tsp have i use scallions-about 8, the green and white parts-could also use shallots), red bell pepper, diced small (optional), minced garlic (3 cloves), good olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top, kosher salt (if you use regular salt, use less, about 1 1/2 tsp), freshly ground black pepper (go easy at first-you can always add more, but you cant take it away), minced fresh thyme leave (or 1 tsp dried ), ground cumin (some like to use curry powder or chili powder for a change), diced celery (8 stalks ), diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots), vegetable stock, tomato paste, bay leaf, red wine vinegar (or red wine), freshly grated parmesan cheese

kosher salt, minced fresh rosemary, thyme, crushed, garlic cloves, minced, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, racks of lamb , frenched (see below)

cocktail franks, maraschino cherry, pineapple chunk, cheddar cheese, in chunks, mozzarella cheese, in chunks, olive, tomatoes, toothpick

loaves sandwich bread, blue cheese, crumbled, cream cheese, softened, eggs, fresh asparagus spears or 2 (10 oz) packages frozen asparagus spears, unsalted butter, melted

cheddar cheese, grated, yeast, vegetable shortening, swiss cheese, grated, rolled oats, toasted

dom perignon inventor of champagne and sparkling wine,born 1639,died 1715,by experimenting discovered a great secret, bread or cracker,lightly buttered, cover with about 1/16 slice of sharp cheese, sprinkle heavily with celery salt, celery salt does something to the cheese that noting else can.

ground turkey, turkey sausage, casings removed, fresh white breadcrumbs, minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves), chopped fresh italian parsley, freshly grated parmesan cheese, milk, egg, lightly beaten, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, minced yellow onion, diced carrot (about 3 medium), diced celery (about 2 large stalks ), chicken broth, dry white wine, shell pasta, minced fresh dill, fresh baby spinach, trimmed, washed & patted dry, extra parmesan cheese , for serving

chicken breast halves, bone in and skin on, olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, mayonnaise or 3/4 cup miracle whip, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, celery, diced small, seven-grain bread, mixed salad greens

whole chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on, olive oil, kosher salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, mayonnaise, dry white wine, major grey s chutney, curry powder, diced celery (2 large stalks ), green onion, chopped, white and green parts (about 2 onions), raisins, whole roasted salted cashews