42 mores party Recipes

oil (can use olive ), chili powder, cumin, sugar, curry powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (can use more ), dry roasted peanuts, salt

water, cinnamon stick (1-inch), green cardamom pods, smashed, star anise, quarter sized pieces fresh ginger, black tea leaves (recommended ( taj mahal) or 2 tsp black tea, of choice (i use decaf), honey (or more ), whole milk (i use almond or rice milk) or half-and-half (i use almond or rice milk)

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

favorite party food - great for anytime or party time., prep time : 10 minutes, cook time : 12 minutes, chicken wings, split and tips discarded, redhot original sauce (or more to taste), butter or margarine, melted, blue cheese salad dressing (optional), celery sticks (optional), beer (not optional) to drink

cooked chopped chicken, mayonnaise , more if needed to moisten, minced fresh onion, green chilies, cheddar cheese, grated, garlic salt , to taste, party rye rounds

loaves miniature party rye rounds, lean ground beef, hot pork sausage (i use jimmy dean), velveeta cheese, oregano, garlic salt (more if desired), worcestershire sauce

cream cheese, softened, mayonnaise ( use hellman s or best), panko bread crumbs, diced jalapeno peppers, drained (more if you like hot ), chopped green chilies, drained, splash of hot sauce, grated parmesan cheese (good stuff), sourdough baquette, sliced, party bread, chips, crackers

cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise or 3 cups miracle whip, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, any, vinegar, garlic , more if you like it, celery salt, table salt, drops hot sauce, jack daniels whiskey, blue cheese

crispy rice cereal , squares, oyster crackers, cheese-filled sandwich crackers, fish shaped crackers, pretzels, peanuts (i use a little more), butter flavored popcorn oil, ranch dressing mix

fresh mushrooms, chopped very fine, bacon (or more , to taste), onion, chopped very fine, celery, chopped very fine, eggs, cream cheese, at room temperature, fresh parsley, chopped very fine, dried breadcrumbs, salt, rosemary, dried, oregano, dried, ground black pepper

ground beef, stew meat (cut into bite size pieces), tomato soup, undiluted, del monte stewed tomatoes (pulsed in food processor), water, vegetable oil, green bell peppers, diced, yellow onions, minced, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (more if you like spicy ,,,1 tsp is plenty for us), salt and pepper, kidney beans, shredded cheddar cheese

kool-aid lemon-lime powdered drink mix, sugar (more or less to taste, as indicated on the kool-aid instructions), ginger ale, pineapple juice (dole), lime sherbet (i use the great value brand from walmart)

rotini pasta, cider vinegar, olive oil, vegetable oil, sugar (more or less to taste), yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, sliced black olives, pimientos, drained, sun-dried tomatoes, sliced, chopped celery , about 6 inches, chopped dried leaf basil (not powdered ), chopped oregano (not powdered ), onion powder, salt, minced garlic (optional)

skinless, boneless chicken breasts, prepared teriyaki marinade, plus more for serving, mayonnaise, sriracha (asian chile sauce), scallions, white parts only, thinly sliced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, vegetable oil, for the grill, toasted sesame seeds, baguette, shredded red cabbage

vanilla cake mix, milk, vanilla frosting, plus more for extra cupcakes, sugar, pastry bag or resealable plastic bags with 1 corner snipped, star tip (#13 or similar), red, yellow and or polka dot cupcake liners, colored construction paper , cut into small triangular shapes, for flags, rubber cement, extra-long toothpicks, sugar cones, pastry brush, piping gel, red and yellow sanding sugar, shoestring licorice, red gumballs, candy covered chocolate candies (recommended : m and m s), multi color nonpareil sprinkles , for extra cupcakes

onion, chillies, green or red, salt, pepper, garlic, red lentils, tomatoes, chopped (1 tin), tomato paste, water (or more ), olive oil, lemon juice

eggs, hard-cooked, peeled , and halved lengthwise, unsalted butter, at room temperature, minced fresh chives, kosher salt (or more to taste), minced fresh chives, for garnish (or thin radish slices), pumpernickel party bread or 12 slices crackers

hot sauce, chicken drumsticks (21/4 lb), lowfat blue cheese dressing, make more for parties