4922 marinated hors oeuvres Recipes

red potatoes, quartered, cut green beans (about 1/2 lb), marinated artichoke hearts, chopped pitted kalamata olives, white wine vinegar, chopped fresh parsley, salt, black pepper

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

olive oil, boneless chicken breasts, skinned, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, mushrooms, white wine, bottled marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomato, dry-packed coarsely chopped, greek olives, pitted, halved, lemon-pepper seasoning, honey, salt, oregano, cinnamon, feta cheese, crumbled, lemon wedges or 4 slices

olive oil, red onion (cut into rings), marinated artichokes (drained ), honey, dried chili pepper flakes

challah, cream cheese, softened, marinated mushrooms, drained, freshly grated parmesan cheese, sliced green onion, diced seeded tomato

homemade goat cheese , recipe follows, salt and white pepper, marinated cherry peppers (canned variety works best), drained, rinsed and dried, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped garlic, chopped fresh herbs ( rosemary, basil, thyme, marjoram, oregano, chives, etc.), washed arugula leaves, sliced red onions, very thin slices proscuitto, milk (unpasteurized), buttermilk, rennet liquid or 1 tablet rennet (available in health food stores), olive oil, for seasoning, salt, pepper

homemade goat cheese , recipe follows, salt and white pepper, marinated cherry peppers (canned variety works best), drained, rinsed and dried, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped garlic, chopped fresh herbs ( rosemary, basil, thyme, marjoram, oregano, chives, etc.), washed arugula leaves, sliced red onions, very thin slices proscuitto

herb-flavor or plain focaccia, ciabatta, or pane francese bread (1 to 1 1/2 in. thick), arugula or watercress sprigs, rinsed and crisped, fresh mozzarella or fresh chevre (goat) cheese, thinly sliced, marinated grilled vegetables, salt and pepper

ponzu, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, snapper fillets, skin off, pea sprouts, julienned gari (pickled ginger), neutral vinaigrette , recipe follows, toasted sesame seeds, wasabi oil , recipe follows, soy marinated ginger , recipe follows, canola oil, salt and white pepper, dijon mustard, rice wine vinegar, canola oil, salt and black pepper, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, scallion, sliced, sliced ginger, wasabi powder, mirin, sugar, water, canola oil

whole wheat penne, asparagus, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, marinated artichoke hearts , drained, red bell pepper, chopped, canned great northern beans, rinsed, dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper to taste, fresh parsley, chopped, vegetable broth, feta cheese, crumbled

olive oil, tarragon or 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard (or to taste), cooked chicken breasts, cut into small pieces (can use dark meat also), orzo pasta (can use more , or any small pasta desired), tomatoes, halved (or to taste), marinated artichoke hearts, drained (cut off any tough ends), kalamata olive (can use regular black olives, sliced), capers (optional), dried currant (optional), salt and pepper

pasta , cooked al dente and drained, artichoke hearts, marinated, olive oil, butter, onion, sliced, dried basil, sour cream, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, parmesan cheese

cauliflower floret, broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped, carrots, sliced, stalks celery, sliced, green bell pepper, cut into chunks, red bell pepper, cut into chunks, zucchini, sliced, button mushrooms, sliced, marinated artichoke hearts, quartered, black olives, sliced, garlic clove, chopped, red wine vinegar, fresh squeezed lemon juice, dijon mustard, vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves, chopped, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme, sugar, salt, fresh ground black pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, balsamic vinegar, minced fresh oregano leaves or 1 tsp dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, fresh ground black pepper, ciabatta or 12 slices other rustic italian white bread, thinly sliced, sliced provolone cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced, sliced genoa salami

lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, salt, dried tarragon leaves, garlic clove, slightly crushed, black pepper, olive oil, fresh mushrooms, stems removed, red wine vinegar, dried basil leaves, dried oregano leaves, black pepper, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, prosciutto or 4 oz cooked ham, thinly sliced, provolone cheese, cut into 2-inch sticks, pepperoncini peppers, drained, hard salami, thinly sliced, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, pitted ripe olives, drained, lettuce leaf, for garnish, fresh basil leaf, for garnish, chives (to garnish )

whole grain bread, boneless chicken breasts, marinated artichoke hearts, swiss cheese, bail pesto sauce, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, sugar, lemon pepper seasoning, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, garlic cloves, minced, lemon , juice and zest of

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, balsamic vinegar, minced fresh oregano leaves , or 1 tsp dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, ciabatta bread , or other rustic italian white bread, thinly sliced, sliced provolone, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced, sliced genoa salami

freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, broccoli rabe, trimmed, cauliflower florets, button mushrooms (cut in half if too large), half-moon-sliced zucchini, half-moon-sliced yellow squash, roasted red pepper strips, marinated, quartered artichoke hearts, oil-cured black olives, pitted, red wine vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, canola oil, sliced fresh basil leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish, lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish, equipment : 1 large stock pot with submersible pasta basket