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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

how to wrap a tamale, time required : 2 minutes per tamale, how, sort the husks, go through the corn husks removing any debris. separate the larger usable pieces from the smaller bits and pieces. save the smaller pieces for later., soak the husks, place the husks into a large bowl. cover husks with warm water. set a heavy item (like a heavy bowl) on top of the husks to keep them submerged., prepare the husks, husks from the water and pat dry. place into a covered dish or a large plastic bag to prevent from drying out. use only the larger and medium sized husks for the tamales. the smaller ones can be used later for ties or patches. when looking at the husk, they have a narrow end, a broad end, and 2 long sides., adding the dough, lay a husk on a flat surface. place 1-2 tbsp of dough onto the husk. when spreading the dough , leave a space of about 4 inches from the narrow end of the husk and about 2 inches from the other end. spread the dough to the edge of 1 of the long sides and 2 inches away from the other long side. try to keep the dough approximately 1/4 to a 1/2 inch thick., spread about a tbsp of filling down the center of the dough ., folding, locate the long side with a 2 inch space with no masa. fold that over, slightly overlapping the other side so the edges of the dough meet. wrap the extra husk around the back., then fold the broad end over the top and then the longer narrow end over the broad end., tying, create strips of husk by cutting or tearing 1/4 inch lengths off of some of the smaller or unusable husks. use these to tie across the middle of the tamale to hold the flaps down., steaming, tamales upright in a steamer. you can buy large steamers made just for this purpose. you may have something else you can use to create the same effect. the key is to have a small amount of boiling water on the bottom of the pot and a colander or mesh of some sort to keep the tamales away from the water., steam for about 90 minutes

poblano chile, diced, anaheim chile, diced, green pepper, diced, yellow onion, diced, leek, diced, red onion, diced, stalks of celery diced leaves included, oil, butter, divided use for the items above, flour, adobe seasoning, oregano, marjarom, cumin, red pepper flakes, chipotle pepper ground, worchestershire, pepper vinegar (texas pete table sauce), generous tsp of lobster base, white vermouth, bay leaf, stock- i used chicken and because of the lobster base it was fine, ro-tel (mild ) tomatoes with chiles, water if necessary, peeled deveined raw shrimp 35 ct and up, white fish, cut in 1 inch chunks, refrigerated claw meat crab or special crab-forget the lump, clams. juice included

pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie, egg white, lightly beaten, fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced, fresh strawberries, hulled and large berries cut in half, fresh blueberries, fresh raspberries, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, brown sugar, white sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, butter, cut into small pieces, ground cinnamon, white sugar

cooked cauliflower (i use frozen , cooked until tender, in the microwave), sour cream (low fat works here, too), shredded cheddar cheese (full-fat works best ), green onions, finely chopped, cooked crumpled bacon (or turkey bacon), salt and pepper

potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried rosemary, dried thyme, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil

chili powder, garlic, minced, flour, salt, catfish fillet, cut in serving-size pieces, olive oil, onion, chopped, beer (lighter is better; i like mexican s here, like sol), diced tomatoes , with juice, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce

vegetable oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1 inch pieces, salt, fresh mushrooms, sliced (i use a stir-fry mix of mushrooms with shitakes, oyster mushrooms, and portabellas), green onions, sliced (divided ), stalk lemongrass, fresh galangal root or 1 inch gingerroot, grated, red chilies (more or less to desired heat level), chicken stock (use good quality here), coconut milk, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, fresh cilantro, fresh basil leaf

fat-free evaporated milk, light cream (i used half and half here), low fat sweetened condensed milk, other flavoring (i sprinkled in some cinnamon, but i would imagine that chocolate or something else would work here.)

red ripe whole tomatoes (beefsteak, use more for romas), garlic cloves, fresh basil leaf, extra virgin olive oil, salt, crushed red pepper flakes , for arrabiata sauce (angry sauce) (optional)

whole chickens, cut up (i will skip the killing and cleaning part that we go through), tomato paste, fresh tomato (you can peel and seed if you wish, we eat everything here), garlic clove, crushed, onion, diced, chunky peanut butter, palm oil (available in oriental markets, feel free to substitute with a healthier oil), bay leaf, thyme, salt, black pepper, hot pepper (we use pili pili, a very native to here, most like scotch bonnet in flavor but makes habe)

simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes, lasagna noodle, shredded cheddar cheese, butter, onion

white chocolate , tempered, bittersweet chocolate , tempered, cocoa butter, melted, multi-size connected dome mold, acetate sheets, various items of your choice to use for molding, for example: bubble wrap, stenciled paint roller, heavy textured plastic, sea sponge, plastic box

pastry shells, phyllo dough, puff-pastry dough, tortillas, wonton skins, breadcrumbs-homemade, grated parmigiano-reggiano, frozen vegetables, flavored butters, nuts and berries, poultry , uncooked--9 months, poultry cooked --4 to 6 months, steaks --6 to 12 months, chops--4 to 6 months, hamburger --3 to 4 months, ham, cooked --1 to 2 months, bacon --1 to 2 months, meat casseroles , cooked--3 months, lean fish--6 months, fatty fish --2 to 3 months, shellfish --3 to 6 months, vegetables --8 to 10 months, fruit pies , unbaked--8 months, fruit--6 months, butter --6 to 9 months, bread , cake and cookies--3 months, soups and stews--2 to 3 months, ice cream and sorbet--2 months

gruyere, coarsely grated, emmental, coarsely grated, cornstarch, garlic clove, dry white wine ( chardonnay is fine), kirsch (dry cherry brandy), freshly grated nutmeg, freshly ground black pepper, dipping items of your choice, such as bread cubes or apples

gruyere, coarsely grated, emmental, coarsely grated, cornstarch, garlic clove, dry white wine ( chardonnay is fine), kirsch (dry cherry brandy), freshly grated nutmeg, freshly ground pepper, dipping items of your choice, such as bread cubes or apples

you will need, craft glue such as aylmer s., coloured cardboard ie. bristle board , felt or very stiff fabric and pinking shears if you want to add a little more flare., decorative items such as sequins , glitter, buttons, seasonal ribbon, coloured pipe cleaners, felt, gold or silver spray painted small elbow macaroni or other pasta shapes, cotton puffs, etc., wallet sized photo cut to size if necessary., ribbon or coloured string for hanging.

butter, sugar, eggs, crushed pinepple, bread (or 6 cups), you can add other items like celery and/or onions