79520 mccall cook book version 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

bread, butter, softened, minced chives, onion salt, fully cooked ham, american cheese

prepared jasmine rice (2 cups before it was cooked, so this should measure out to be more.), onions (sweet or yellow ), garlic cloves, minced, stalks celery, cooked chicken breasts, chopped (or half a package turkey bacon, chopped finely), tomato ketchup, shrimp paste (or half inch cube of solid shrimp (blachan), salt and pepper, to taste, ketjap manis (or more , to taste), sambal oelek (chili paste, or to taste) (optional)

all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, rolled oats, not quick cooking, walnuts, chopped, egg, low-fat buttermilk, apple butter (see sugar free crock pot ), light olive oil, cooking apple, grated, unpeeled (rome, jonagold, granny smith), brown sugar, walnuts, chopped, rolled oats

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, orange juice (i use the lower sugar oj), chopped celery, chopped green bell pepper, chopped onion, salt (optional- i don tsp use a lot of ), pepper, corn starch, cold water, cooked rice ( a healthy version for me)

dry pasta (i prefer fettucine or spaghetti noodles), salt, broccoli florets, chicken broth, evaporated milk, garlic cloves, minced, butter (i use unsalted ), all-purpose flour, parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for sprinkling, shredded cooked chicken breasts (i usually add even more), drained petite diced tomato, chopped fresh basil, hot red pepper flakes (or to taste)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, salsa (any kind ), peanut butter (i use crunchy), lime , juice and zest of, soya sauce, grated fresh ginger, grated fresh garlic, coconut milk (i ve made it without), mushrooms (sliced ), red bell pepper, chopped (optional), yellow bell pepper, chopped (optional), chopped snow peas (optional), bean sprouts, peanuts (crushed ), fresh cilantro, salt and pepper, egg noodles (cooked )

sweetened condensed milk, icing sugar , sieved (powdered or confectioner s sugar), desiccated coconut (a kind of very fine grate very dry shelf-stable coconut), drops red food coloring or 2 -5 drops pink food coloring

black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, white pepper, thyme, oregano, sugar, basil, old bay seasoning, accent seasoning, chicken breast fillets, butter, melted (not margarine), flour, butter , chicken in (for frying, not margarine), half and milk, heavy whipping cream, butter (1 stick and not margarine), minced garlic, parmesan cheese, grated, corkscrew macaroni, cooked and drained, red peppers, diced, green peppers, diced, yellow peppers, diced, onions , dinced

russet potatoes, sour cream, snipped fresh chives, butter, melted, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, cooked

eggs, chopped red onions or 1/4 cup white onion, desiccated coconut, dried crushed red pepper flakes (the amount is up to you), water, salt, oil or 2 tsp cooking spray

potatoes , peeled then chopped coarsely, white onions or 2 large yellow onions, 1 chopped coarsely the other finely, dry sherry (this is half a bottle but the zaar wanted clear measurements) or 400 ml white wine (this is half a bottle but the zaar wanted clear measurements), fresh kale, leaves and stems chopped finely, apple, washed chopped in half, and de-seeded, minced fresh garlic clove, portuguese chourico (or chorizo, the mexican version, if you like) or 3/4 lb soy chorizo, diced tomatoes with juice, great northern beans (white , kidneys or pintos would do fine too), lemon, bay leaves, kosher salt, black pepper, hot sauce (i prefer tabasco), turmeric, thyme

chicken breasts, cooked and cubed (or about 6 cups cooked , cubed chicken or turkey, white or dark meat), flour tortillas (i use flour) or 8 corn tortillas, quartered (i use flour), low-fat condensed cream of chicken soup, onion, chopped, soup can water, nonfat sour cream, chopped mild green chilies, salsa (or 1 cup of ), shredded cheddar cheese

beef stock or 2 quarts broth, diced carrot, diced celery, diced onion, olive oil, minced garlic, cooked pearl barley, oregano, basil, bay leaves, black pepper, salt , optional (to taste), beef , already cooked (ground, shredded or chopped), crushed tomatoes or 1 quart tomato juice

bacon, smoked pork sausage (2 links if using farmer john s), beef brisket, cooked (tyson or lloyd s work great), pulled pork, cooked (lloyd s or jack daniel s work great), white onion, minced, red bell pepper, minced, jalapeno peppers, minced, baked beans (bush s recommended), barbecue sauce (famous dave s rich & sassy or hunt s original recommended)

soy sauce, white sugar, cornstarch, diced cooked turkey, vegetable oil, sliced broccoli, sliced carrots, chicken broth, yellow onion, thinly sliced, sliced mushrooms, drained

pork loin country-style ribs (cooked yield from 1.54 lb raw ), ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, dry mustard, garlic powder, pepper

flour , sifted, salt, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin or cold, cooked mashed yams, eggs, melted butter, milk