3371 puerto dish Recipes

ground beef, whole onion, kale, green olives, cube 1/2 each of red, yellow , green bell pepper chopped, avocado, coriander , oregano, cumin , tumeric

oreo cookies, finely crushed,divided (about 1 cup crumbs), chocolate ice cream, chocolate syrup, gummy worms, for garnish

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

fully cooked luncheon meat (such as spam), cubed, processed cheese sauce (such as cheez whiz), chopped pimiento peppers with liquid, mayonnaise-style sandwich spread with chopped sweet pickle, white bread, whole wheat bread, dried parsley , or to taste, cucumber, thinly sliced

chicken drumsticks, adobo seasoning, sazon seasoning, salt, red potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, fresh cilantro, chopped, olive oil, dry red wine, ground cumin, dried oregano, fresh or dried bay leaves

olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, top round beef, cubed into 1-1/2-inch pieces, chopped yellow onions, chopped green pepper, chopped celery, minced fresh gingerroot, chili pepper; seeded and minced, cilantro, chopped, ground cumin, pulverized rock salt, ground white pepper, burgundy wine, tomatoes, cored and chopped, beef stock, green bananas, peeled and slice into 1-inch pieces, yellow plantain, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, sweet potato (1/2 lb), diced into 1-inch pieces, butternut squash, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces, new potatoes , scrubbed clean and quartered, chayote, peeled, cored, and diced into 1-inch pieces, ears of corn, cleaned and sliced into 6 parts each

lemon-lime soda (such as sprite), chilled, chopped fresh pineapple, chopped granny smith apple, chopped peeled ripe mango, fresh orange sections, dark rum, sugar, dry white wine

low-fat milk, evaporated fat-free milk, egg whites, egg, dark brown sugar, dark rum, ground cinnamon, grated peeled fresh ginger, grated whole nutmeg, french bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, toasted (about 8 cups), water, divided, lime juice, guava paste, cut into small pieces

very thinly sliced green cabbage, grated carrot, chopped onion, minced fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, cider vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper

baking potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1 inch chunks, butter, sweet onion, cut into chunks, carrots , cut into 1-inch pieces, stalks celery , cut into 1-inch pieces, garlic powder, old bay seasoning, black pepper, salt, parsley flakes

dish left over mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, beaten, teasp. garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste

dish with 2 sides, instant vanilla pudden, whole milk, sweetend condenesed milk, sourcream, fresh whipped cream, bananans overripe, vanilla waffers

coconut milk, fresh coconut meat, coarsely pureed, coconut flavored puerto rican rum, dark puerto rican rum, fresh lime juice, once cointreau liqueur (orange flavored liqueur), pineapple juice, tamarindo juice, ice cubes

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

chicken thighs, bone in and with skin (you can be healthy but for this dish i think the skin and bone adds flavor), chicken breasts, bone in and with skin (you can be healthy but for this dish i think the skin and bone adds flavor), mild italian sausages , cut in 2-inch pieces on a angle, onions, thin sliced (cut in half and then thin sliced), dark beer (1 bottle), chicken broth, brown sugar, dijon mustard, ground allspice, flour, vegetable oil (3 to saute, 1 to coat the chicken), bay leaf

butter, softened, sugar, eggs, divided, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, chopped walnuts, semisweet chocolate chips, marshmallows (see note ), light brown sugar, preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. in a medium bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, cream the butter and sugar. add 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks, reserving the egg whites for later use. beat until well mixed. add the flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until thoroughly combined. spread the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle with the nuts, chocolate chips, and marshmallows. in another medium bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat the reserved egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in the brown sugar. spread over the top of the batter and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden. remove from the oven and allow to cool, then cut into bars and serve.