101 nick oeuvre 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

tomatoes (not over ripe, cut into small wedges), english cucumber (cut in 1/2 inch cubes or smaller ), red onion (cut in thin wedges), green pepper (sliced ), feta cheese (cubed or crumbled ), black greek olives (or green ), extra virgin olive oil, salt (to taste), italian parsley (optional)

lean ground beef, onion, chopped (about 2 cups), chopped celery, minced garlic, ham seasoning or diced ham, fresh oysters, well drained and coarsely chopped, chopped fresh parsley, herb-flavored bread stuffing mix, kosher salt, cracked black pepper

pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces, crispix cereal, cheerios toasted oat cereal, dry roasted peanuts, white chocolate, holiday m &m s plain chocolate candy

pork loin roast, dried onion flakes, cumin, beef bouillon powder, garlic salt, paprika, oregano, onion powder, dried chili pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, dried chipotle powder, cracked black pepper, salt, red wine vinegar, water

head romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, diced, maui onion, diced, cooked shrimp, avocado, diced, capers, feta cheese, crumbled, stalks green onions, chopped, house vinaigrette, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, black pepper, hard-boiled egg white, shredded, roasted red peppers, diced or 1 oz pimiento

clams (cherry, top-nick or little neck), cabbage, ears corn, shucked, white potatoes, peeled if you prefer, onions, peeled,left whole, carrot , to taste, chicken breasts, margarine, salt and pepper, to taste, seafood seasoning (sauer s recommended)

ground buffalo meat, ground lean pork, red onion, breadcrumbs, worcestershire sauce, french mustard (seeded ), garlic salt, white pepper, salt

mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, worcestershire sauce, honey

butter, softened, sugar, creamy peanut butter, reduced fat, graham cracker crumbs, dove dark chocolate miniatures or 1 3/4 cups dove milk chocolate miniatures, m & chocolate-covered peanuts (red and green)

beets, olive oil, divided, blueberry pomegranate infused red wine vinegar, sugar, ginger, grated fresh, salt (to taste), blood oranges or 2 navel oranges, peeled and cut into sections, red onion, thinly sliced, cilantro leaf, chopped, walnuts, chopped toasted (optional)

skinless chicken thighs (6-7 pieces), onion white, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, olive oil, sazon goya seasoning, adobo seasoning, beer, yellow rice, chicken bouillon cube

unsalted butter, softened, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, eggs, sugar, strained lemon juice, grated lemon zest, powdered sugar , for dusting

all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, active dry yeast, warm water, about 110 degrees, vegetable oil or 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, melted butter , for serving

batter, granulated sugar, water, unsalted butter, semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, sweet liqueur , such as cointreau or chambord, eggs, finishing, heavy whipping cream, sugar, basket fresh raspberries , optional

bisquick, buttermilk, sugar, vanilla, cheddar cheese shredded

plum tomatos diced into small pieces, red onion sliced into thin strips, cilantro (fresh) chopped, coleslaw mix, garlic minced, jalapeno pepper diced, limes juiced (toss lime, use juice), salt, sugar, pepper