13 only weight Recipes

potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, carrot, diced, chopped leek, white part only, garlic clove, minced, fat-free chicken broth, pearl barley, bay leaf, thyme, crushed dried, pepper, bacon , canadian cut into 1/4-inch pieces, fat-free evaporated milk, fat-free half-and-half

velveeta reduced fat cheese product , reduced-fat processed cheese product, nonfat sour cream, fat-free evaporated milk, scallion, green part only, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, cooked chicken breasts, chopped, whole wheat tortillas , 7-inches each, shredded low-fat cheddar cheese , sharp variety, olives, black, pitted, sliced, salsa

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

boiling water, cherry jell-o (sugar free), ice cube, cold water, plain nonfat yogurt, vanilla

cooked chicken breasts, chopped or 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded, fresh lime juice (to taste), ground cumin, table salt, whole wheat tortillas , about 6 inches each, fat-free black bean dip , spicy variety, low-fat shredded cheese , sharp variety, scallions, green parts only, diced, salsa, reduced-fat sour cream

unsalted butter, hard from the refrigerator,cut in pieces, flour, icing sugar, oranges , juice of and rind only,rind grated, eggs, unsalted butter, dry weight caster sugar

firm tofu , weighted down or use 8 oz boned skinless cubed chicken, allspice, grated orange zest, white wine vinegar, generous tbsp ketchup, sherry wine, salt and pepper, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar or honey, cornstarch, vegetable oil, shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced, minced garlic, broccoli florets only , parboiled for 1 minute

firm tofu , weighted down or use 8 oz boned skinless cubed chicken, allspice, grated orange zest, white wine vinegar, generous tbsp ketchup, sherry wine, salt and pepper, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar or honey, cornstarch, vegetable oil, shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced, minced garlic, broccoli florets only , parboiled for 1 minute

margarine, sugar, egg, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, table salt, sugar, cinnamon

apples, quick oats, cinnamon, ice, light cranberry juice, sweetener

lobster flesh (1 1/2 lb live weight lobster), pike (flesh weight only ), clarified butter, onion (2 oz) finely sliced, garlic , smashed, brandy, dry white wine, mushrooms, blanched, whipping cream , plus 1 tbsp, freshly ground salt, freshly ground white pepper, egg whites, tomatoes, sliced into thick rings and halved, egg yolks, arrowroot, chopped parsley for garnish