1249 oeuvres side 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

loosely packed fresh rosemary leaves, coarse kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, divided, red-skinned or white-skinned potatoes , cut into 3/4-inch pieces, parsnips, peeled , cut into 3/4-inch pieces, whole side of salmon with skin, crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, quartered if large, halved if small assorted salad greens, pinot noir or other dry red wine

whole salmon , side scaled, with skin, pin bones removed, kosher salt, fresh ground white pepper, fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped, lemon, very thinly sliced, red onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, extra virgin olive oil

russet potatoes, peeled and grated, zucchini, unpeeled and grated, chopped fresh dill, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, eggs , cooked sunny-side up

shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, quick cooking oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, semisweet chocolate chips

romaine lettuce, chopped, carrots, shredded, cucumber, diced, red wine vinegar, olive oil

parmesan cheese, zucchini, cubed, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, mashed, parsley, chopped, eggs, slightly beaten, oil

side pork, cooked & diced, salt, dry bread cubes, stalks diced celery, diced bell pepper (optional), shredded carrot (optional), milk, beaten egg, margarine, pepper, any kind, cayenne or chopped hot pepper, if you want a kick, pam cooking spray , for spraying tray

side salmon , scaled and pin boned, lemon , zest and juice, fresh herby fennel tops or basil, leaves picked and finely chopped, olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, cucumber , peeled lengthwise at intervals, plain yogurt, fresh red chile , deseeded and finely chopped, fresh mint or oregano, leaves picked and chopped, extra-virgin olive oil

pancetta or 1/2 lb of side pork, diced, coleslaw mix, onion, diced

pork side ribs, water, seasoned salt (can use more or use white salt), black pepper, garlic powder, barbecue sauce (use your own favorite )

pork side ribs, water , to cover rib, onions, sliced, v-h honey garlic sauce, seasoning salt, black pepper

cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon, dried oregano, paprika (hot, sweet or smoked ), salt, fresh ground pepper, racks pork side ribs (about 6 lbs)

diced potatoes, olive oil, chopped yellow onions, chopped green bell peppers, minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme leaves, essence or creole seasoning , recipe follows, salt, freshly ground black pepper, fried eggs sunny side up , recipe follows, chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish, fresh thyme, for garnish, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, unsalted butter, eggs, salt, freshly ground black pepper

egg whites, whole eggs, olive oil, divided, chicken sausage links, chopped, peeled and 1/4-inch diced sweet potatoes, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, yellow onion, chopped, garlic, minced, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, shredded monterey jack cheese, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, side salad , for serving, recipe follows, heads green leaf lettuce, sliced yellow onion, whole tomatoes, sliced, hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced, garlic (finely minced in a wooden mortar and pestle), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons), red wine vinegar

whole side salmon , scaled, with skin, pin bones removed (2 1/2 to 3 lb), kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper, coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves, lemon, very thinly sliced, red onion, thinly sliced, garlic, thinly sliced, extra-virgin olive oil

butter, minced garlic, whole grain mustard, chopped fresh thyme, lemons, juiced, old bay seasoning, salt, freshly ground black pepper, panko bread crumbs (japanese bread crumbs) do not substitute regular bread crumbs, side of salmon, skin on , pin bones removed