5362 servings hours oamc plan Recipes

hours for broth, chicken or boiling fowl, skinned and trimmed of visible fat, onion, carrot, celery stick, salt, butter, onion, thinly sliced, canned sweet corn, drained, zucchini, coarsely chopped, mushrooms, sliced, zucchini flowers , cut into strips, fresh chili, seeded and finely chopped, salt

monkey gland cocktail, serve in a chiled glass, gin, fresh orange juice, splash benedictine , absente or pernod, splash grenadine

serves 7 as a side dish, saffron, boiling water, white waxy potatoes, salt, black pepper

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

extra virgin olive oil (i plan to use less), leeks, chopped (white and pale green parts only), garlic cloves, minced, zucchini , thinly sliced crosswise, quartered water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, salt & freshly ground black pepper, vegetable broth, chopped fresh thyme leave, dried wide egg noodles (i plan to use no yolks), freshly grated parmesan cheese or soy cheese

frozen broccoli cuts (i plan to use fresh or cooked broccoli), cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2 inch, 1 1/2 lb), orange juice, margarine or 1 tbsp butter, melted, dried sweetened cranberries, chopped pecans, toasted, grated orange peel, salt

serve tortilla, cooked pumpkin, mashed, low-fat cottage cheese, spinach, chopped, pine nuts, chicken breast

serve cup fruit flavored custard style low fat yogurt, granola or grape nuts, cut fruit from in store service deli

remember-you are working with yeast....and it s alive-so don tsp kill it before it has a chance to do it s job. use baby bottle warm water-not hot. make the sponge starter at least 2 (or as many as 16) hours before you plan to make the bread., stir the above ingredients together to make a thickish pudding-like mixture. cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it sit on your kitchen counter for at least 2 hours (or as many as 16-the longer you let it sit-the more flavor will be enhanced)., all of the sponge starter, warm (not hot) water, sugar (for browning crust-not flavor), salt (i use kosher ), active dry yeast, bread flour, if you prefer, you can use instant yeast-use 1/2 tsp in starter , and 1/2 tsp in dough)

marinated onions, lg vidalia onions, vegetable oil, white vinegar, tb sugar, ts salt, ts pepper, ts parsley flakes, ts oregano, ts garlic powder, onions 1/4 inch thick , separating rings. ingredients are more estimated than measured, add or subtract to your own individual taste. mix all ingredients in a container you can cover and shake, keep in the refrigerator. marinade at least 24 hours before serving. you can continue to add more onions to mixture as necessary for up to four additions. after that, drain, make new marinade and transfer onions., marinated onions, yellow onions, thinly sliced, extra virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar, kosher salt, freshly cracked pepper, lemon juice, chopped chives, rinse onions under cold water to reduce their sharpness. drain and place onions in medium bowl. toss onions with oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. stir in chives., marinated onions, dry white wine, white vinegar, water, oil, garlic, stems of parsley, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, chopped basil, dijon mustard, pearl onions, peeled, chopped parsley, combine all ingredients except the pearl onions and chopped parsley. bring marinade ingredients to a boil., heat and pour over onions. cool. refrigerate for 48 hours., when ready to serve , sprinkle with chopped parsley.

there are dozens of noodles famous in singapore from the street hawkers to upscale restaurants; singapore noodle is not 1 of them., lack of geographic authenticity does not detract from this wonderful dish that is easy to prepare, perks up the taste buds, and can be served as a whole meal, a snack or an appetizer., rice noodles , soaked in cold water for 2 hours, and drained, baby shrimps, without shells, deveined, rinsed and drained, skinless chicken breast , 1/4-inch strips, white wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, ground white pepper, canola oil, to cook, minced ginger, scallions batons, 1-inch lengths, minced garlic, bean sprout , picked, red bell pepper , julienned, onion , julienned, eggs, lightly scrambled, madras curry powder, salt and white pepper to taste

thaw time : 40 minutes bake time: 25 minutes, prep time : 45 minutes chill time: 60 minutes, beef tenderloin (2 to 2 1/2 lb), ground black pepper (optional), a 17.3-oz package pepperidge farm puff pastry sheets (1 sheet), thawed, egg, water, butter, chopped mushrooms, onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup), heat the oven to 425of. place the beef into a lightly greased roasting pan. season with the black pepper, if desired. roast for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 130of. cover the pan and refrigerate for 1 hour., reheat the oven to 425of. beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk., heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. add the mushrooms and onion and cook until the mushrooms are tender and all the liquid is evaporated, stirring often., unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. roll the pastry sheet into a rectangle 4 inches longer and 6 inches wider than the beef. brush the pastry sheet with the egg mixture. spoon the mushroom mixture onto the pastry sheet to within 1-inch of the edges. place the beef in the center of the mushroom mixture. fold the pastry over the beef and press to seal. place seam-side down onto a baking sheet. tuck the ends under to seal. brush the pastry with the egg mixture., bake for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and a meat thermometer reads 140of., tip serving suggestion: serve with green beans amandine. for dessert serve with cheesecake topped with sliced strawberries., cauliflower cream sauce, head of cauliflower, washed and chopped, heavy cream, butter, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, parmesan cheese, hot pepper flakes, water, salt and pepper to taste

coffee can apple rolls, diced apples, broken pecans, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, eggs, beaten, grease and flour two 1-lb coffee cans., in a medium bowl stir apples , pecans and sugar. let stand for 1 hour, stirring often to make juice., in a large bowl, stir flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon together. add apple mixture. mix well, and stir in butter, vanilla extract and eggs. pour into coffee cans. tie a 2-inch strip of foil around top of each can. bake in 325 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes., let stand 10 minutes , then remove from cans. serve warm or cool with cream cheese.

caramel rice pudding, cooked white rice, dried cranberries or cherries, pure vanilla, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, spray inside of 2 to 3.5 quart crockpot with cooking spray (or grease with butter). mix all ingredients except sugar and cinnamon in crock. cover and cook on low 3 to 4 hours or until liquid is absorbed. stir pudding. sprinkle pudding with sugar and cinnamon. serve warm. makes 8 servings

beef stew topped with black pepper biscuit crust ingredients, beef for stew, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, canola oil, yellow onions, coarsely chopped, carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths, stalks celery, coarsely chopped, garlic, minced, beef stock - recipe below, dry red wine (optional), bouquet garni : 3 rosemary sprigs, 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 3 to 4 peppercorns, ingredients for biscuit crust, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, heaping tbsp cracked pepper, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, whole milk, unsalted butter, melted, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional), preheat the oven to 350of., beef cubes dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper., in a large dutch oven or flameproof casserole, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat. sear the beef cubes on all sides until nicely browned. don tsp move the meat too much in the pot; let it sear so that it develops a nice browned crust. transfer the beef cubes to a plate. pour off the oil from the pot., return the pot to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. add the garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes., add the stock and wine and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. return meat and any accumulated juices to the pot., make a bouquet garni by tying the rosemary and parsley sprigs, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth. put the bouquet garni in the pot., cover the pot and braise in the oven for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until tender, stirring the stew several times., meanwhile , make the biscuit crust: in a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, cracked pepper, and salt together. using your fingertips, a fork, or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs., add the milk all at once and stir just until the dough comes together in a mass., turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8 to 10 times, or just until cohesive. using a rolling pin or your hands, roll or pat the dough into a circle or oval about 1/4 inch thick., stew from the oven , uncover, and lay the dough on top. it will not fit perfectly or seal tightly. this is a rough topping. brush the dough with the melted butter., return the stew to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown., serve, remove the crust from the pan and set aside. serve the stew with the vegetables. cut the crust into pieces and top the meat with the crust. ladle sauce from the stew over the crust, meat, and vegetables. garnish with minced parsley, if desired., variation, serve in 6 individual onion soup crocks or similarly sized ovenproof dishes, put the meat into the crocks with the vegetables and sauce from the stew. increase the oven temperature to 425of., make the biscuit dough and roll it into a round about 1/2 inch thick. cut the dough into 6 rounds large enough to overlap the bowls by about 1/2 inch. lay the rounds over the crocks and crimp the edges to seal. brush with melted butter and set the crocks on a baking sheet. bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown.

frying chicken, skin removed (i plan to use chicken boneless skinless chicken breasts), red potatoes, cut in half, baby carrots, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, low sodium chicken broth, water, pepper, dried marjoram, flour, low-fat sour cream (low fat sour cream creates the wonderfully creamy sauce for this healthy chicken and vegetable dinne)

raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, chipotle chiles in adobo, stemmed and seeded (use gloves if you plan to touch these chiles or use a knife and fork), bacon, each cut in half, monterey jack cheese, grated, oil (for frying )

fresh cayenne peppers (fresh ), boneless chicken breast, artichoke hearts, quartered (will hardly use this much, plan to prepare something else with this ingredient), parmesan cheese, grated, turkey bacon, olive oil, vegetable oil, flour, beef bouillon cubes, water, rice, butter or 2 tsp margarine