587 personed 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

red potatoes , do not peel (amount depends on how many are eating i use large reds and figure 1 to two per person), olive oil, salt & pepper (to taste), salt , for boiling water, fresh herbs of choice (thyme, rosemary, garlic), parmesan cheese

strawberries (washed, hulled and halved ), balsamic vinegar (good quality ), splenda sugar substitute (or honey or sugar, to personal sweetness taste), cracked black pepper (freshly milled), vanilla essence

mesclun or any mixed salad green, about 1 cup per person, tomatoes, washed and sliced, fresh goat cheese, salt and freshly ground pepper, parsley , chopped at the last minute (or basil), minced shallots, mustard, vinegar, olive oil

mesclun or 1 cup any mixed salad green, about 1 cup per person, tomatoes, washed and sliced, minced shallots, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, fresh goat cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh parsley or 4 tbsp fresh basil, chopped at the last minute

beef short ribs (2 per person ), salt and pepper, extra virgin olive oil, dry red wine , pinot noir, white pearl onion, peeled, fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped, grainy mustard, grape tomatoes

kebab stick, chicken breasts, cut into chunks, olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey or 2 tbsp splenda sugar substitute, if diabetic, lime , juice of, garlic cloves, cilantro (to garnish ), red chili pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, bell peppers or 1 onion, sliced thickly, hot bell pepper , to personal taste (cayenne, jalepeno or habanero)

honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, sesame oil (to personal taste), ground ginger, chopped garlic, brown sugar, red chili pepper flakes, cornstarch (or more is you want a thicker sauce), chicken breasts , cut into cubes, soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry wine, chinese five spice powder (optional), drops sesame oil, cornstarch , to coat, vegetable oil (for frying ) or peanut oil (for frying), sesame seeds (to garnish ), sliced green onion (to garnish ), prepared rice, to serve

always use the leaves from young dandelions. if you can tsp obtain dandelion leaves then organic mixed greens work well ., i usually follow the rule of 3-4 small plants per person ., bacon per person , fried until crisp, red onion, cut in half , then sliced into strips, green bell pepper, halved and sliced into strips, button mushrooms , brushed, stems trimmed and sliced or chopped, dressing made of, apple cider or raspberry vinegar - 1 tbsp. per serving, olive oil - 1/2 tsp. per serving, quite honestly , i just eyeball the vinegar and olive oil and whisk them together with salt and pepper., salt and pepper to taste, parsley , basil or mint add a nice flavour., parmesan or feta cheese, sprinkled on top.

average - 2 eggs , 2 slices bread, 2 slices cheese per person, eggs, sourdough or whatever bread you personally love, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, salt to taste, pepper to taste

go to the crafts store., purchase 1 or more bags of dried fruit, some plaster of paris, brown paint and a disposable cake pan., go home ., unwrap the dried fruit , carefully folding the wrapper inside-out and placing it at the bottom of your trash can. better yet, send it through your personal paper shredder and use it for insulation in the attic., mix the plaster of paris with water and pour into the disposable cake pan. place dried fruit on top, gently pushing in so it looks baked in the batter. let dry., take your fruitcake out of the disposable cake pan ., cover the top, bottom and sides with brown paint, avoiding the fruit., wrap your fruitcake in festive , colored saran wrap and finish with a bow. i like using red wrap because it gives a warm glow to the fruitcake., give your fruitcake to someone you want to impress. when they lift it, they ll say, wow! you must have made a really rich fruitcake! don tsp forget to smile and say, oh, its paris-style fruitcake., worry about someone trying to eat your fruitcake. nobody actually eats fruitcake... that s just a rumor. just so you know, the dried fruit won go bad because it has the same preservatives as twinkies, which have a shelf-life of about 237 years.

vegetable oil, ground turkey, frozen mixed vegetables, turkey gravy mix, water, pie crust mix (such as jiffy), ice water , or as needed, disposable mini-loaf pans (5 5/8x2 inches)

boneless skinless chicken breast (1/2 breast per person), flour, kosher salt or 1 tsp table salt, to taste, ground black pepper , to taste, olive oil (corn or vegetable oil ok), lemon juice, fresh basil or dried basil, to taste, garlic, grated or chopped, grated parmesan cheese, spaghetti

garlic , split open, shredded swiss cheese (customarily 3/4 cup emmanthaler mixed with 3/4 cup gruyere), flour, dry white wine (for example, neuchatel), kirsch or 3 tbsp very dry sherry, per person, pepper, nutmeg, day-old french bread, cut or torn into 1 1/2 inch squares,preferably with a bit of crust on each piece

pancetta or 1/2 cup thick-sliced bacon, diced, fresh ground black pepper, salt (for boiling pasta), spaghetti (could also use fresh or linguini), egg yolks (approx. 1 per person ), parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

chicken drumsticks, lime juice (personally lime has the extra kick) or 1 tsp lemon juice (personally lime has the extra kick), salt and pepper (to season), soya sauce, honey, drops of mild tabasco sauce, breadcrumbs

green tomatoes, per person, flour, cornmeal, masa harina flour , harina, buttermilk, vegetable oil, salt & pepper

olive oil, lime , juice of, lemon , juice of, garlic cloves, crushed, chopped cilantro, oregano, green onion, chopped, salt, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, fish fillets (salmon, snapper, sword , yellowtail, anything you like with skin on, 1/2 to 3/4 lb per person)