575 meatless entrees Recipes

uncooked long grain rice, frozen corn, carrots, thinly sliced, chopped green, sweet red and yellow pepper, chopped onion, canola oil, garlic cloves, minced, black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained, diced tomatoes, drained, minced fresh parsley, dried thyme, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes

onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, water, uncooked elbow macaroni, mild chili beans, undrained, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, diced tomatoes, undrained, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, ground cumin, fat-free sour cream

frozen corn, thawed, black beans, rinsed and drained, diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained, chopped green chilies, green onions, sliced, dried oregano, ground cumin, corn tortillas (6 inches), shredded mexican cheese blend, plain yogurt

frozen texas-size white dinner rolls, chopped sweet red pepper , fresh mushrooms and broccoli, chopped green onion, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, divided, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, crumbled feta cheese, minced fresh parsley, italian salad dressing

lasagna noodles, onion, chopped, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, water, tomato paste, dried thyme , basil and oregano, salt, zucchini, thinly sliced, egg, lightly beaten, carton (15 oz) part-skim ricotta cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese

guacamole, sour cream, chopped green pepper, chopped green onions, prepared italian salad dressing, salt, chili powder, pepper, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, halved, canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained, sliced ripe olives, crushed corn chips, shredded cheddar cheese

butter, cubed, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, half-and-half cream, heavy whipping cream, grated parmesan cheese, divided, cartons (15 oz each) ricotta cheese, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, shredded carrot, no-cook lasagna noodles, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, seasoned bread crumbs, butter, melted

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

spanish tortillas are often served warm or at room temperature with olives, pickles, and garlic mayonnaise (see related recipe) as an appetizer. they may also be served with a salad as a light entree. for the most traditional tortilla, omit the chorizo and scallions. we recommend using our winning brand of extra-virgin olive oil, columela. use a cured, spanish-style chorizo for this recipe. portuguese linguica is a suitable substitute., spanish chorizo , cut into medium dice, extra virgin olive oil, yukon gold potatoes (3 to 4 medium), peeled , quartered lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, onion , halved and sliced thin, table salt, ground black pepper, eggs, sliced scallions (green and white parts ), garlic mayonnaise (see note ) (optional), how to flip a spanish tortilla, slide after browning first side , loosen tortilla with rubber spatula and slide onto large plate., flip place second plate face-down over tortilla ; invert browned-site up on second plate., slide slide tortilla back into pan, browned side-up , and tuck edges into pan with rubber spatula.

smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, spring onions or 1 tsp chives, parsley, sambal oelek or 1 dash tabasco sauce

olive oil, cinnamon, flank steaks , cut into thin strips, fresh mushrooms, sliced, white wine, linguine, freshly cooked, hazelnuts, chopped fine

boca meatless ground burger (or 4 boca meatless burgers, crumbled), frozen tater tots, frozen french-cut green beans, condensed cream of mushroom soup, white onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil

rice noodles (cooked ), tofu, fish sauce, soy sauce, cucumber, bean sprouts, iceberg lettuce, carrots

olive oil, butter, raw shrimp, tail on, fresh ground pepper, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, asparagus (green is better ), vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, pits removed and coarsely chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, sweet chili sauce, balsamic vinegar, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, parmesan cheese , shavings for serving (to taste)

sirloin strip steak, tomatoes, in strips, red onions, yellow pepper, vinegar, water, fresh cilantro (chinese parsley), minced garlic clove, oil, potatoes (peeled, cut , and fried into fries), salt and pepper (your taste)

olive oil, divided, boneless skinless chicken breasts , visible fat removed, cut into bite sized pieces & or, boneless skinless chicken thighs, sweet onion, sliced (or diced ), garlic cloves, minced, pitted prunes, quartered, apricot preserves (more for sweeter entree), honey, ground ginger, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground coriander, white pepper, ground black pepper, salt, chicken bouillon, water, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, 3 inch pieces

navel oranges, grapefruit, jicama, peeled and cubed, red radish, sliced, lime rind, grated, lime juice, fresh, plain fat-free yogurt, low-fat mayonnaise, honey, ground black pepper, romaine lettuce, chopped, curry powder, dry breadcrumbs, sweetened flaked coconut, red bell pepper, minced, green onion, minced, ginger, minced peeled fresh, light coconut milk, low sodium soy sauce, shrimp, peeled, deveined, eggs, garlic cloves, minced

scallops, dry white wine, butter, divided, mushroom, sliced, garlic clove, finely minced, flour, swiss cheese, grated, parsley, minced, salt , pepper, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, grated (or more ), butter, melted