1625 kahwah eastern special occasion Recipes

green, sweet red and yellow pepper , julienned, banana peppers, seeded and cut into rings, fully cooked lean ham , cut into 2-inch strips, swiss cheese , cut into 2-inch strips, red onion , julienned, canned chopped green chilies, drained, cider vinegar, olive oil, ground mustard, pepper, minced fresh dill, sugar, hot pepper sauce , optional

sea scallops, onion, finely chopped, celery rib, finely chopped, butter, cubed, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, half-and-half cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sherry or apple juice, salt, cayenne pepper, cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, crab, water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, chopped and patted dry, sliced water chestnuts, drained, sliced almonds, grated parmesan cheese

loaves (1 lb each) french bread, deli smoked turkey, halved, deli roast beef, halved, lettuce leaves, colby-monterey jack cheese, halved, cheddar cheese, halved, roasted sweet red peppers, drained and patted dry, mild pickled pepper rings, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, submarine sandwich dressing

reduced-fat cream cheese, chopped fresh spinach, minced fresh basil, shredded parmesan cheese, garlic clove, minced, red onion, sliced, dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth, whole wheat bread, toasted, sliced deli turkey, tomato, lettuce leaves

sparkling wine or white grape juice, sugar, lemon juice, grated lemon peel, vanilla extract, salt, sliced fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, fresh raspberries, fresh blackberries, minced fresh mint

bow tie pasta, canola oil, white wine vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar, pepper, mandarin oranges, drained, sliced water chestnuts, drained, cubed cooked chicken, honey-roasted peanuts, fresh spinach , torn, dried cranberries, green onions, chopped, minced fresh parsley, sesame seeds, toasted

fresh baby spinach, head radicchio , torn, fresh raspberries, raisins, pine nuts, toasted, sliced red onion, minced fresh mint, lime juice, olive oil, honey, chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, salt, crumbled feta cheese

butter, softened, cream cheese, softened, sugar, eggs, mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium), vanilla extract, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chopped pecans, divided, sugar, orange juice, grated orange peel

canola oil, white wine or chicken broth, reduced-sodium soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, swordfish steak , cut into six pieces, sea scallops, uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, bacon strips, halved, sweet red pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces, green pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces, onion , cut into 1-inch pieces, cubed fresh pineapple

butter, cubed, olive oil, divided, sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 12 cups), whole garlic bulb, dry red wine or beef broth, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, pepper to taste, french bread (1 inch thick ), brie cheese, rind removed, softened, prosciutto or deli ham, chopped, grated parmesan cheese

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

boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, olive oil, white basmati rice, chicken stock (i use just a little less for what i find perfect rice), middle eastern mixed spice (baharat aka middle east mixed spices - the real mix), kabsa spices (saudi kabsa spice mix), turmeric, salt, canned tomato puree (or basic nomato sauce (tomato free tomato sauce) to be tomato free), tomato paste (none if you are tomato free), salt, fresh ground pepper, olive oil, middle eastern mixed spice (baharat aka middle east mixed spices - the real mix), ground cumin, tahini, garlic cloves, crushed, chicken stock , if needed (or water)

whole wheat flour (also called besan, sold in middle eastern, indian, and health food stores) or 1 cup cornmeal (also called besan, sold in middle eastern, indian, and health food stores) or 1 cup chickpea flour (also called besan, sold in middle eastern, indian, and health food stores), salt, olive oil (see the headnote), onion, thinly sliced (optional), fresh rosemary leaf (optional)

cumin, ground coriander, curry powder, white pepper, ground ginger, ground allspice, ground cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, paprika, light brown sugar, dry mustard, ground mace, crushed dried rosemary

margarine, icing sugar, egg, almond extract, vanilla extract, peppermint extract (you can use mix of mint/ ; i ve used it on occasion and it tastes great!), flour, baking powder, salt

quick-cooking oats, nestle crunch candy bar (1.4 oz), broken into pieces, chopped pecans, butter, softened, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla or white chips, sugar, milk, strawberry or raspberry extract

oatmeal, milk, cinnamon, banana, special k satisfaction cereal or 1/2 cup special k vanilla almond cereal