12928 mini pizza hors d oeuvres 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

chopped walnuts, flavored spreadable cheese (about 5 oz.), dried cranberries, green onion, sweet bell pepper

ground beef, black pepper, seasoning salt, pizza seasoning, pizza sauce, instant onion, egg, slightly beaten, mozzarella cheese, cut in 1 oz sticks

lean ground beef, stove top stuffing mix, italian herb seasoning, pizza sauce, italian cheese blend

english muffins, spaghetti sauce (or as much as needed), mozzarella cheese (any cheese will do), pizza toppings (your choice )

boboli thin pizza crust, extra virgin olive oil, fontina cheese, grated, leeks or 1 cup white onion, sliced thinly, roma tomatoes, chopped (about 1 cup), dried thyme, kosher salt , to taste, freshly cracked black peppercorns

all-purpose flour, fine yellow cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, lightly beaten, milk, oil, pizza sauce or 1/2 cup marinara sauce, grated parmesan cheese, pepperoni, finely chopped or 1/3 cup cooked sausage or 1/3 cup vegetables

sheet refrigerated pie crust (by pillsbury), pizza sauce, parmesan cheese (grated ), dried oregano, pepperoni (chopped ), mozzarella cheese (shredded )

gyoza skins or 42 wonton wrappers, pizza sauce, grated mozzarella cheese or 6 oz mozzarella string cheese, pepperoni or 1 cup olives or 1 cup green pepper (whatever toppings!)

minced garlic, olive oil, onion, sliced, oregano, honey, butter, provolone cheese, philly minute steaks, crumbled feta, mozzarella cheese, mozzarella cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, turkey meatballs , cut in fourths (i use kittencal s italian melt-in-your-mouth meatballs), pasta sauce (i use jo mama s world famous spaghetti), prepared mini pizza dough (i use a little less than 1/2 of quick soft breadsticks)

english muffins, pizza sauce , depending on how saucy you like your pizza, pre-shredded mozzarella cheese (or more ), pepperoni

english muffins, split and toasted, pizza sauce, shredded mozzaerlla, pepperoni slices, any other toppings of your desire

zucchini, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds, white mushrooms , sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch pieces, red bell pepper, cored and seeded, chopped into 1/8 dice, yellow bell pepper, cored and seeded, chopped into 1/8-inch dice, eggs, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped chives, grated gruyere cheese or 1/2 cup finely grated fontina cheese, vegetable oil cooking spray

all-purpose flour, milk, eggs, muenster cheese, cubed, sliced pepperoni, chopped, dried oregano, pepper, chopped fresh parsley, pizza or marinara sauce

cocktail franks, maraschino cherry, pineapple chunk, cheddar cheese, in chunks, mozzarella cheese, in chunks, olive, tomatoes, toothpick

refrigerated sugar cookie dough, m & , chocolate ini baking bits, shredded coconut, granola cereal, raisins, nuts, pretzel, sunflower seeds, popped corn, marshmallows

extra virgin olive oil, pizza dough, whole tomatoes, drained, dried oregano, garlic clove, chopped, kosher salt & freshley ground black pepper, lightly packed arugula, chopped, roasted red pepper, thinly sliced (rinsed if jarred ), sliced prosciutto di parma , cut into thin strips (about 1/2 cup), grated part-skim mozzarella cheese, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

garlic bread sliced, pizza sauce, seasoned warmed, green pepper finely chopped, onion finely chopped, mushroom finely chopped, olives finely chopped