7888 seared tuna hors d oeuvres Recipes

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

tuna steaks, thyme, chopped, olive oil, lemon, juiced, garlic cloves, minced, roma tomatoes, finely chopped, arugula, finely chopped, capers, finely chopped, parsley, finely chopped, chopped tomatoes, red chili pepper, sugar, water, salt & freshly ground black pepper

tuna , bigeye (red color), black pepper, whole, fresh parsley, chop, salad oil, chicory lettuce, iceberg lettuce, red chicory, winter mushrooms, beetroots, olive oil, lemons, balsamic vinegar

ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, italian dressing (garlic), salt, minced onion, chopped green pepper, butter, tomato soup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, worcestershire sauce

very fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna, sesame seeds , untoasted, cracked black pepper, kosher salt, peanut oil, for searing (olive oil is fine too), english cucumber, peel and cut in half lengthwise, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated fresh ginger, asian sesame oil, garlic clove, minced, sriracha chili sauce or other hot chili sauce, peanut oil , to emulsify dressing

instant minced onion, water, crabmeat or 2 (7 oz) cans tuna, drained,flaked, eggs, lightly beaten, dry breadcrumbs, dried parsley flakes, dry mustard, black pepper, ground red pepper, vegetable oil (for frying )

tuna steaks (about 6 to 8 oz each), black peppercorns , crushed 2 oranges, red onion, chopped, cilantro leaves, chopped, olive oil, lime, salt, cayenne pepper, rub tuna steaks with peppercorns and set aside while you make the salsa.

tuna steaks (albacore or ahi), grapeseed oil, fresh cilantro (coarsely chopped ), ketchup, soy sauce (natural tamari or shoyu), dark brown sugar, red wine vinegar, honey mustard, curry powder, ground cumin, tabasco sauce, salt, pepper

tuna steaks (each about 5 to 6 oz, 3/4 inch thick ), olive oil, minced peeled fresh ginger, garlic clove, minced, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, oversize sesame seed rolls, toasted, arugula, stems trimmed

tuna steaks (fresh if possible but frozen will work, thick cut preferred), heirloom tomatoes, sliced (or you can use just a good red tomato if that is all you can find), fennel bulb, sliced, kosher salt (1 for the tuna, 1 for the tomatoes and fennel), ground black pepper (1 for the tuna, 1/2 for the tomatoes and fennel), olive oil (1 for the tuna, 1 for the vegetables), kalamata olives, chopped, green olives, chopped, shallot (small and fine chopped ), white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, fennel seed, toasted (optional), garlic, minced, red pepper flakes , to taste

tuna, cut into 4 pieces, garlic cloves, pressed, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, minced fresh sage, minced fresh parsley, chicken broth or 1/4 cup vegetable broth, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper

tuna steaks (1/2 lb each, 4 1/2 inch diameter), avocados, lemons, juiced, fresh parsley, minced onion, minced garlic, fresh black pepper, coarsely ground, tabasco sauce, olive oil, salt, fresh basil, toasted pita bread , cut in triangles

tuna loin, asian essence, for seasoning, salt freshly ground black pepper, ponzu, sesame oil, black and white sesame seeds, julienned napa cabbage, julienned carrot, julienned scallion, chopped cilantro leaves, chopped peanuts, wontons, fried in large pieces, ponzu, sesame oil, mixed black and white sesame seeds, canola oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, seaweed salad, for garnish , optional

tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick ), dry breadcrumbs, commercial pesto, water, balsamic vinegar, capers, diced shallots, torn spinach (about 1 lb), dry white wine, freshly ground black pepper

tuna fillets, salt, pepper, butter or margarine, olive-rosemary pesto

cocktail franks, maraschino cherry, pineapple chunk, cheddar cheese, in chunks, mozzarella cheese, in chunks, olive, tomatoes, toothpick