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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

green grapes, washed and dried, black grapes, washed and dried, caster sugar, water, blue cheese, to serve, cheddar cheese, to serve, brie cheese, to serve, gorgonzola, to serve, water biscuits or sliced baguette or your choice bread, to serve

oil, soy sauce, honey, white wine vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, hard rolls, shredded lettuce, to serve, tomatoes, to serve, green pepper rings, to serve, mayonnaise, to serve (optional)

canola oil (i use olive oil), yellow onion, chopped, garlic cloves, smashed, zucchini, sliced and diced, corn (frozen or fresh ), tomato paste, roasted tomatoes, chopped , with juice, salt, pepper, bay leaves, oregano, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, kidney beans, drained, rinsed, black beans, drained, rinsed, beer (or sub vegetable broth), vegetable stock, cheddar cheese, shredded to serve, avocado, chopped to serve, limes to serve , juice, sour cream, to serve

egg white, milk, cinnamon sugar, drop vanilla, gluten-free bread, crusts removed, maple syrup, to serve, cream, to serve, powdered sugar, to serve, fresh fruit, to serve

spanish tortillas are often served warm or at room temperature with olives, pickles, and garlic mayonnaise (see related recipe) as an appetizer. they may also be served with a salad as a light entree. for the most traditional tortilla, omit the chorizo and scallions. we recommend using our winning brand of extra-virgin olive oil, columela. use a cured, spanish-style chorizo for this recipe. portuguese linguica is a suitable substitute., spanish chorizo , cut into medium dice, extra virgin olive oil, yukon gold potatoes (3 to 4 medium), peeled , quartered lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, onion , halved and sliced thin, table salt, ground black pepper, eggs, sliced scallions (green and white parts ), garlic mayonnaise (see note ) (optional), how to flip a spanish tortilla, slide after browning first side , loosen tortilla with rubber spatula and slide onto large plate., flip place second plate face-down over tortilla ; invert browned-site up on second plate., slide slide tortilla back into pan, browned side-up , and tuck edges into pan with rubber spatula.

cumin seeds, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, garlic cloves, minced, drained canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans; from about three 15-oz cans), liquid reserved, coarse kosher salt, paprika, cayenne pepper

unsalted butter, divided, vidalia or maui onions (about 1 1/4 lb total), very thinly sliced on a mandoline (about 3 packed cups), low-salt chicken stock, buttermilk, kosher salt, vegetable oil, dry-aged rib-eye steak (about 2 thick), standing at room temperature for 1 hour, coarse sea salt, assorted soft herb sprigs (such as tarragon, flat-leaf parsley, and chervil)

olive oil, leek (small, halved lengthways, thinly sliced), garlic cloves (minced ), peas (2 cups frozen ), chicken stock (1/3 cup salt reduced or gluten free), chickpeas (rinsed and drained ), black pepper (freshly ground to taste), mint (finely shredded to serve ), mint (fresh finely shredded ), lemon juice (freshly squeezed ), asparagus (woody ends trimmed, blanched, to serve), baby carrots (peeled to serve ), lebanese cucumbers (cut into long sticks to serve ), celery ribs (cut into long sticks to serve )

firm ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped (or 4lb 4oz, homegrown mixed are best), garlic cloves, roughly chopped, fresh basil leaf, plus extra to serve (about a handful!), tomato puree, olive oil, plus extra to serve, vegetable stock (or 1.75 pints, or chicken stock), salt & freshly ground black pepper, caster sugar , to taste, double cream (or 5 fl.ozs., plus extra to serve ), ciabatta, thickly sliced, to serve

cream cheese, softened, sour cream, salt & freshly ground black pepper, blue cheese, crumbled, minced fresh onion, lemon juice, buttermilk, serve with crackers or chips or assorted fresh vegetable, dill weed, minced fresh onion, beau monde seasoning, serve with assorted fresh vegetable, cooked shrimp , and, crab, chopped, dry onion soup mix, chili sauce, horseradish, serve with water crackers or jicama or chips or toasted miniature party rye rounds, dry onion soup mix, snipped fresh chives, serve with chips , and, assorted fresh vegetable, salsa, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, stuffed olives, chopped, serve with tortilla chips or assorted fresh vegetable

crescent rolls, taco seasoning, refried beans , any variety, lean ground beef, cream cheese, hot sauce, salsa , any variety, lettuce, to serve (optional), tomato, to serve (optional), sour cream, to serve (optional), olive, to serve (optional)

aubergines, cut in chunks, salt and pepper, head celery, sliced, onions , chopeed, carrot, diced, bay leaf, butter, dry white wine, vegetable stock (or chicken), sage leaves, shredded, walnuts, chopped to serve, breadcrumbs, to serve, blue stilton cheese, crumbled to serve, parsley, to serve

fresh coriander, washed, dried, leaves , roots and stems coarsely chopped, red fresh chili pepper, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, peeled, cm fresh ginger, finely grated, fresh mint leaves, fresh dates, pitted, finely chopped, lime rind, finely grated, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, olive oil flavored cooking spray, lamb, cubed, red onion, halved, thinly sliced, coconut cream, chicken stock, stalks lemongrass , pale section only, halved lengthways and crossways, fresh kaffir lime leaves, fresh mint leaves, to serve, fresh coriander leaves, to serve, steamed jasmine rice, to serve, lime wedge, to serve

oil, short beef ribs, yellow onions, sliced, cm piece galangal, sliced, cm piece lemongrass, finely sliced, cm piece ginger, sliced, fish sauce, palm sugar or 120 g brown sugar, garlic cloves, peeled and bruised, chicken stock, tamarind paste, red chilies or 4 small green chilies, cilantro leaf, to serve, thai basil , torn to serve, limes , cut into cheeks, to serve, steamed rice, to serve

bunuelos (mexican fritters), bunuelos may be served sprinkled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture or with warmed honey. another favorite way is to serve them drizzled with a brown sugar syrup flavored with a stick of cinnamon., all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, beaten eggs, milk, melted butter, vegetable oil for frying, cinnamon-sugar mixture, brown sugar syrup, powdered sugar for sprinkling (optional), whisk flour , sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl; set aside., in a small bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. stir egg/milk mixture into flour mixture; add the melted butter and mix well. (dough should be easy to handle, if too stiff add 1 to 2 tbsp more milk; be careful not to make dough sticky.), turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until very smooth., divide into 18 to 24 pieces. shape into balls; cover with a cloth and let stand for 20 minutes., roll each ball on a lightly floured surface into 4 to 6-inch rounds. let the rounds stand for 5 minutes., in large, deep skillet , heat about 2-inches of oil over medium-high heat or to 375*f (190*cup). fry dough, 1 or two pieces at a time, until puffed and golden on both side. drain well on paper toweling. sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture or drizzle with brown sugar syrup and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar, if desired. serve warm., makes about 1 1/2 to 2 dozen ., cinnamon-sugar mixture : combine 2 tsp ground cinnamon with 1/3 cup sugar. sprinkle mixture over hot bunuelos., brown sugar syrup : in a small saucepan, combine 2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp light corn syrup and 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick. bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. cool to room temperature. drizzle over hot bunuelos and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar

chimicheese cake, flour tortilla shells , 6 1/2 diameter, cream cheese, at room temperature, sugar, flour, eggs, beaten, vanilla, cooked apples, very well drained, almond toffee bits, cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar and 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon, mixed well), vanilla ice cream, caramel topping, beat cream cheese until fluffy ; add sugar and eggs, beat again. add vanilla and mix well. fold toffee bits and apple pieces in cheese mixture. on tortilla shell place a serving in the middle, about 2 1/2 inches from the side of shell. tuck sides in slightly and roll shell to seal the filling and hold in the cream cheese. when shells have been stuffed and rolled, place in refrigerator; chill to set filling. in deep fryer heat vegetable oil. when ready, place chimicheesecake and fry until slightly golden while carefully turning on each side. remove from oil and drain. heat oven to 350f and place chimicheesecake on cookie sheet and bake for 20 - 25 minutes. remove from oven and liberally sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. serve cheesecakes slightly warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel topping.

top blade beef chuck steaks (1/2 to 1 inch thick; 1 1/2 lb total ), olive oil, divided, plus additional for drizzling, garlic cloves, white beans such as cannellini, rinsed and drained, reduced-sodium chicken broth, tomato paste, chopped rosemary, divided, dry white wine, chopped pitted kalamata olives, divided