36 proper Recipes

unsalted butter, eggs, water, coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper

lean ground beef, onion, diced, carrots, diced, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, chopped fresh parsley, beef broth, tomato paste, salt and pepper to taste, potatoes, peeled and diced, butter, softened, milk, salt and pepper to taste, shredded cheddar cheese

butter (have used vegan margarine with good results), rolled oats, all-purpose white flour, whole wheat pastry flour, sugar (may sub splenda), baking powder, baking soda, salt, raisins (i have subbed these out with dates and dried cranberries in the past), egg, lightly beaten, nonfat plain yogurt (may use soy with good results), canola oil

heaped tsp fennel seeds, dried red chillies, crumbled, olive oil, good-quality coarse italian or other high-quality sausage, dried oregano, a wineglass of white wine, zest and juice of 1 lemon, good-quality fusilli or penne, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, a couple of knobs of butter, a handful of freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving, a small bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley , leaves picked and chopped

spaghetti squash, head garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, vegetable oil, vegetables or meat or cheese

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

iter (34 oz or a little more than a quart) water, instant polenta, butter, handfuls grated parmesan, salt and freshly ground black pepper

cooked basmati rice ., oil , not olive ., eggs ., dark soy sauce ., light soy sauce ., table salt ., white pepper ., oyster sauce ., msg (optional), few drops of good quality toasted sesame oil

potato , per person choose a floury variety, goose fat or beef drippings or any oil, to hand, salt , to taste

whole free-range or organic chicken legs, skin on, ciabatta bread (about 9 oz), torn into thumb-sized pieces, fresh rosemary , leaves picked and roughly chopped, olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, pancetta or bacon, peeled garlic, anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained, freshly grated parmesan , plus a few shavings to serve, heaped tbsp creme fraiche, lemon, juiced, extra-virgin olive oil, heads romaine lettuce , outer leaves discarded

lemon flavored vodka (recommended : grey goose le citron), agave nectar, almond liqueur (recommended : amarreto disaronno), lemon, cut in small pieces, ice, lemon zest meringue , recipe follows, egg whites, sugar, almond liqueur (recommended : amarreto disaronno), lemon zest, food network kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. to reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade a or aa eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

fresh horseradish, lemon, juiced , plus more if necessary, buttermilk, dijon mustard (recommended : maille), egg yolk, blended oil, kosher salt, ground white pepper, peanut oil, for frying, all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, cayenne, buttermilk, pilsner-style beer, fresh kosher dill spears, salt and freshly ground black pepper, food network kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. to reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade a or aa eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell. for recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served use shell eggs that have been treated to destroy salmonella, by pasteurization or another approved method., this recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. the food network kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

egg white, powdered sugar, lemon, juiced and strained, how to make a cornet , method follows, food network kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. to reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade a or aa eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

flour , for dusting, pizza dough, red onion marmalade , recipe follows, house sausage , recipe follows, smoked slaw , recipe follows, salt and pepper, this recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. the food network kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results., red onions, salt, dark balsamic vinegar, divided, sugar, splash water, chopped garlic, grated onion, fresh oregano, leaves chopped, chopped fresh italian parsley, fennel seed, toasted and ground, ground dried oregano, crushed red chile flakes (depends on desired heat level), red wine, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, ground pepper, pork shoulder, ground, head savoy cabbage, handful hickory wood chips, whole grain mustard, aioli, shallot, grated, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper, food network kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. to reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade a or aa eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell. for recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served use shell eggs that have been treated to destroy salmonella, by pasteurization or another approved method.

egg, extra virgin olive oil, garlic oil, grated parmesan cheese, juice 1/2 lemon, kosher salt or 1/4 tsp table salt (use none if you are adding anchovies), generous handful (approx . 2 oz) of plain tortilla chips, romaine lettuce , or 2 hearts, cold shredded chicken, pepper , to taste, food network kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. to reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade a or aa eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell. for recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served use shell eggs that have been treated to destroy salmonella, by pasteurization or another approved method.