3274 mini hors Recipes

refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (i used trader joe s), strawberries, tub whipped dessert topping, thawed (i used trader joe s), blueberries, toothpicks or mini skewers

sweet mini peppers or gypsy peppers, stemmed, cut in half lengthwise, and seeded, asparagus spears, ends trimmed, chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, kosher salt, pepper, red chile flakes, fresh goat cheese

lean ground lamb, crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, whole wheat pitas (such as toufayan mini pitettes), minted pea hummus, red onion slices (optional), alfalfa sprouts (optional), cucumber slices (optional)

prepared low-fat chocolate pudding, packaged mini phyllo shells (such as athen s), storebought light whipped cream, ground cinnamon

king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter, softened, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, milk, semisweet mini chocolate chips, sugar

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

brown sugar, butter, softened, semisweet mini chocolate chips, melted, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, applesauce, baking powder, baking soda, semisweet mini chocolate chips, water, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, butter

all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, room temperature, creamy unsalted hazelnut butter, sugar, golden brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, semisweet mini chocolate chips (2 cups)

canola oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped to bite size pieces, salt, pepper, onion, chopped, sweet red pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, mild curry paste (i use caribbean or jamaican curry) or 1 tbsp curry powder (i use caribbean or jamaican curry), chicken stock, bay leaf, bananas, mini firm and ripe (use 2 small bananas if you can tsp find the mini), fresh pineapple, chopped, you can use canned, cornstarch, water, coriander leaves, chopped (optional)

shaved ham, frozen mini-phyllo pastry shells, shredded swiss cheese, strawberry jam

barilla piccolini mini wheels, extra virgin olive oil, divided, frozen green peas, chicken breast diced, bacon cut into strips, tomatoes, halved, fresh mozzarella cubed, lemon juice

prebaked frozen miniature phyllo tart shells (like athens mini fillo shells), pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for garnish ), cheesecake flavored instand pudding mix

vegetable oil, white onion chopped, chicken broth, bottled hot salsa, frozen corn kernels, refrigerated cheese mini ravioli, black beans, sour cream

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, light mayonnaise, crumbled feta cheese, sliced ripe olives, chopped, diced red onion, chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill, black pepper, salt, frozen mini phyllo shells, thawed, fresh dill sprigs (optional)

frozen mini phyllo pastry shells, grated manchego or mahon cheese (about 2 oz), tomato chutney or mango chutney, garnish: fresh marjoram leaves

desired shredded cheese (such as gouda, jarlsberg, or dubliner), frozen mini-phyllo pastry shells, jam or jelly, chopped mixed nuts

all-purpose flour, sodium-free baking powder (i use regular), brown sugar, frosted mini-wheats cereal, finely crushed (apple or sugar frosted), egg, vegetable oil, crushed pineapple in juice, not drained