14332 quick and tasty hors doeuvres Recipes

extravirgin olive oil, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, sliced cremini mushrooms, garlic cloves, minced, uncooked quick-cooking brown rice, fat-free , less-sodium vegetable broth (such as swanson certified organic), water, saffron threads, crushed , or ground turmeric, dried thyme, chopped tomato, frozen green peas, pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, freshly ground black pepper, artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

quick muffin mix, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, milk, eggs, applesauce, vanilla extract, fresh or frozen blueberries

condensed tomato soup, undiluted, condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, water, beef stew meat , cut into cubes, bay leaves, potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, carrots , cut into 1/2-inch slices, fresh mushrooms, halved, quick-cooking tapioca

quick-rise yeast, sugar, warm water (110o to 115o), biscuit/baking mix

duck camp hors d oeuvres, flour, salt , pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, bacon, diced, onion, chopped, brown sugar, olive oil, margarine, bourbon (optional), stock (made from the meat)

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

yeast, warm water, sugar, salt, quick-cooking rolled oats or 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, egg, beaten, oil, bread flour

bread flour, salt, sugar, quick-rise yeast, warm water (120o to 130o), olive oil, cornmeal

bread flour, salt, sugar, quick-rise yeast, warm water (120o to 130o), olive oil, cornmeal

king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, king arthur premium 100% whole wheat flour, wheat bran cereal, quick-cooking oats, sugar, baking powder, salt

shortening, sugar, egg, coconut extract, quick-cooking oats, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, instant vanilla pudding mix, flaked coconut, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt

apricot halves, drained, brown sugar, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, cold butter, vanilla ice cream , optional

water, butter, sugar, instant potato flakes, quick-rise yeast, salt, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour or bread flour, vegetable oil

prepared horseradish, boursin cheese, whole wheat crackers, triscuit crackers

hot sausage hors d oeuvres, ground chuck, italian sausage, oregano, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, processed cheese spread, velveeta ), loaves party rye bread, brown and drain ground chuck and italian sausage, add spices. cube cheese and stir into meat until melted. spread approximately 1 tbsp of mixture on each piece of bread. place single layer of cookie sheet. cover with foil. bake at 350of. for 15 minutes. serve hot.

kilo (2 lb) eggplant, cut into cubes approx. 1 1/2 cm, salt, olive oil, chopped celery stalks, chopped onions, good wine vinegar, mixed with, teasp. sugar, canned tomatoes, drained, tomato puree, gren olives without pits, cut lengthwise, rinse and drain, capers, anchovis, rinsed and mushed with mortar and pestle, freshly ground black pepper, pine nuts

ground beef, sweet sausage, velveeta cheese, cut up, worchestershire sauce, oregano, garlic salt, loaves of party rye bread

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