1470 pimento hors oeuvres 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

shredded processed american cheese food, cream cheese, softened, mayonnaise, chopped pimento peppers, onion powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder

shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded colby cheese, diced pimento peppers, drained, creamy salad dressing (e.g. miracle whip), salt and pepper to taste

diced pimento, with juice, sharp cheddar cheese, garlic, crushed, mayonnaise

deli homestyle pimento cheese, onion, diced, celery, diced, dry garlic & herb salad dressing mix, chopped dill pickles, hot pepper sauce (optional)

spaghetti, olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic, minced, dried oregano, celery salt, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh ground black pepper, saffron thread, crushed (optional), ground beef , extra-lean, marinara sauce, low-sodium, pimento stuffed olive, sliced, dry sherry, capers , small, fresh parsley, chopped & divided

mild cheddar cheese, grated, sharp white cheddar cheese, grated, softened neufchatel cheese (no non fat) or 1 (8 oz) package reduced-fat cream cheese (no non fat), light mayonnaise, very hot apple cider vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, grated onion (or dried equivalent), worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper or 1/2 tsp tabasco jalapeno sauce, pimento stuffed olive, sliced thinly

mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, garlic, fresh parsley, pickapeppa sauce, tabasco sauce, pecans, diced pimentos, and all juice, extra-sharp cheddar cheese

cooked beets (2-3 beets, depending on their size), pimento pepper (roasted, from a jar), green onion (all of the white and 2 inches of the crisp green), garlic clove, buttermilk, water, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, creme fraiche or 3 tbsp greek yogurt, minced fresh dill, fresh dill (for garnish )

cream cheese, room temperature, grated sharp cheddar, grated monterey jack, mayonnaise, house seasoning , recipe follows, pimentos, smashed, grated onion, cracked black pepper, salt, black pepper, garlic powder

bacon, bleu cheese (about 3.6oz.) or any cheese you like ( is best because it doesn tsp melt out the sides as much), jalapeno, sliced, green olives (i use the queen, pimento stuffed), toothpicks , soaked in hot water

cream cheese, softened, pimento stuffed olives, drained and chopped , 1 tbsp juice reserved, chili sauce, ketchup, garlic granules, seasoning salt (preferably lawry s msg-free), fresh ground black pepper, lemon & herb seasoning, dried onion flakes, flakes lightly crushed, brine , from olives, if needed (optional), fresh squeezed lemon juice (optional)

potatoes, salt, vegetable oil, onion, minced, fresh ground pepper, green bell pepper, diced, butter, pimentos or 1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced

extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, room temperature, monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded, room temperature, blue cheese, crumbled, cream cheese, softened, pimento pepper, diced, drained, pickle juice, horseradish sauce, yellow mustard

egg, milk, sugar, vinegar, salt, flour, pepper, sharp cheddar cheese, pimientos (pimentos )

white aged cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, red onions, finely diced, green onion, finely diced (green tops only ), pimento pepper, drained and slices, cracked black pepper

cream cheese, softened, kraft pimento spread, blue cheese, crumbled, pecans, chopped and toasted

ground chicken, mexican style chorizo sausage, removed from casing, sea scallops, chopped, tomato paste, garlic, finely chopped, chopped fresh parsley leaves, salt, freshly ground black pepper, rolls, butter lettuce leaves , torn in 1/2, tomatoes, thinly sliced, mayonnaise, chili powder, lemon juice, pimentos, finely chopped, juice reserved