1507 pittsburgh party Recipes

flour, plus extra for kneading and rolling dough, salt, egg, sour cream, plus extra to serve with the pierogi, butter, softened and cut into small pieces, potatoes, onion, grated cheddar cheese

mayonnaise, freshly grated parmesan cheese, canned mushroom stems and pieces, drained, french fried onion rings, party rye rounds or 8 oz party pumpernickel bread

cream cheese, softened, garlic, chopped green onions, fresh dill, parsley, chopped, salt and pepper, party rye rounds or 1 package pumpernickel cocktail bread (the square party bread type), your favorite sliced smoked salmon (i buy mine at costco)

oreo cookies (crushed ), butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted, peppermint ice cream or 1/2 gallon party mint chocolate chip ice cream or 1/2 gallon mint chocolate chip ice cream, cool whip, thawed, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped, sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla, crushed peppermint candies or 1/3 cup candy cane

favorite party food - great for anytime or party time., prep time : 10 minutes, cook time : 12 minutes, chicken wings, split and tips discarded, redhot original sauce (or more to taste), butter or margarine, melted, blue cheese salad dressing (optional), celery sticks (optional), beer (not optional) to drink

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

chunk white chicken, chunk ham, hard boiled eggs, crushed pineapple - drained, cashew pieces, real bacon bits(like hormel in a jar is fine), chopped celery, mayonaise, salt and pepper to taste, loaves of rye party bread, loaves of pumpernickel party bread

butter, softened, poppy seeds, onion, grated, worcestershire sauce, prepared dijon-style mustard, white party rolls, chopped cooked ham, shredded swiss cheese

corn chex cereal, rice chex cereal, wheat chex cereal, mixed nuts, pretzels, garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces, butter or margarine, worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder

goat cheese, olive oil, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced, black olives, chopped, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh rosemary, garlic, halved

crispy corn and rice cereal, almonds, toasted, chopped pecans, butter, dark corn syrup, light brown sugar

white chocolate, crispy rice cereal squares, crispy corn cereal squares, toasted oat cereal, pretzel sticks, peanuts, candy-coated chocolate pieces

melted butter, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, dried minced onion, sandwich rolls, sliced cooked deli ham, sliced swiss cheese

short rib of beef, chopped onion, cooking oil, sauerkraut, stock (boullion or skimmed), canned tomato, peppercorns, bay leaves

milk, sugar, salt, butter or 1/4 cup margarine, warm water (105-115 degrees ), active dry yeast, eggs, beaten, flour, melted butter (for brushing on the dough), chopped dates, raisins, chopped nuts, divided, sugar, divided, lemon rind, egg yolk , combined with 2 tbsp water

cream sauce, butter, melted, flour, cheddar cheese, grated, chicken broth, hot milk, salt, sandwiches, good toast, crusts trimmed off, bacon , cooked crisp, sliced cooked turkey breast - the real thing off the bone, melted butter, parmesan cheese, paprika

pam cooking spray, for grilling spray, ripe avocados, sliced in half , seed removed, rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained, green onions, chopped, chopped fresh cilantro, garlic powder, ground cumin, parmesan pita chips ( ) or ricotta-garlic pita bread (ricotta-garlic pita wedges) or sesame-herb pita chips (sesame-herb pita crisps) or seasoned party pita bread (seasoned party pitas)

grated cheddar cheese (my mother always uses sharp, but i prefer mild), tomato sauce, instant minced onion (or equivalent of fresh), chopped black olives, oregano, salt & pepper, francisco french bread or 15 -20 slices miniature party rye rounds or 15 -20 slices sourdough bread