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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

while grasshopper pie is most commonly known these days as a type of ice cream pie , it started off as a mint and chocolate chiffon pie based on a prohibition-era cocktail. a chiffon pie filling involves stabilizing flavored and sweetened whipped egg whites or whipped cream with gelatin. the results are light, airy, and delicate. we wanted to go retro and bring back the original chiffon version of this pie and here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, use two liqueurs to flavor the filling : creme de menthe and white creme de cacao. we found no substitute that contributed a similarly intense flavor., make sure to fully hydrate the gelatin or tough bits may punctuate the otherwise silky smooth texture of the filling. once dissolved in the cream, the gelatin should be heated until it s very hot, but below a boil., beat the cream to smooth-looking stiff peaks. a chunky or grainy texture is indicative of the cream being overbeaten. for the most stable whipped cream, start beating the cream slowly, and then increase the mixer s speed once the cream is beginning to build in volume., make sure the pie is fully set before serving; otherwise the filling may ooze once sliced. six hours should be sufficient; overnight is better.

herbed cheese and cracker bits, cheese bit crackers, vegetable oil, ranch salad dressing mix, heaping tbsp dried dill, garlic powder, celery salt, place crackers in a large sealable freezer container. in a bowl mix the oil , salad dressing mix, dill, garlic powder and celery salt. pour this mixture over the crackers then cover the container and invert it to coat the crackers with seasoning. refrigerate for at least 24 hours turning the container every so often to keep the crackers coated. let the mixture come to room temperature before serving. store in the covered container in refrigerator.

extra lean ground beef (or turkey), sliced raw potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped celery, chopped onion, healthy request tomato soup, beef broth, dried parsley flakes, mushrooms (optional), salt and pepper, in large skillet brown meat , onion & celery mixture and mushrooms. in slow cooker container - sprayed with butter flavored spray combine meat mixture, potatoes, carrots, peas, and corn. stir in tomato soup, water, parsley flakes and salt and pepper to taste. cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours., points, you can also cook this in an electric fry pan or simmer on top of the stove.

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.

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

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

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.

take a fresh bunch of celery.clean the stalks,cut off the leaves and cut the stalks up into pieces about three inches long., take about a two quart bowl and fill it 3/4 full of water, add 2 tsp of anise oil (or)anise liquid flavoring, place the celery pieces in the anise water ,making sure all of the celery pieces are covered by the liquid., leave the bowl set in your refrigerator for about 4 to 5 hours, celery will absorb all the anise in this length of time and mix it with its own natural flavors and juices, celery and serve while chilled, enjoy

this all-seafood stew from california comes together rather quickly , so there s no place to break up the work and do something ahead. since the cioppino can be on the table in less than hour, this isn tsp much of an obstacle to making this dish. serve with crusty bread to soak up any extra tomato broth., extra-virgin olive oil, garlic , coarsely chopped (about 20 cloves), dry vermouth, dozen littleneck clams , shells scrubbed, dozen mussels , shells scrubbed and beards removed (see illustration below), unsalted butter, onion , chopped medium, hot red pepper flakes, bottled clam juice, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, fresh oregano leaves , minced, fresh thyme leaves, tabasco sauce, salt and ground black pepper, sea scallops , tendons removed, shrimp , peeled

tomatoes sliced into 1/2 slices (12 slices), vidalia or other sweet onion sliced 1/2 thick (6 slices), put the above on a cookie sheet lined with foil that has been greased with olive oil. brush each slice of tomato and onion with olive oil and salt and pepper. bake in the oven at 350 for 1 hour., bake a 9 pie shell for 10 minutes according to package directions. while the pie shell is still warm, sprinkle 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese in the bottom to evenly cover., after the tomatoes and onion are finished roasting, place 6 tomato slices in the bottom of the pie shell and sprinkle with basil (either fresh or dried), then layer the onions, and then the second layer of tomatoesagain sprinkle with basil., top the tomatoes with a mixture of, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, oregano, top the above mixture with more sharp grated cheddar cheese (about 3/4 cup). bake at 400 for 20-30 minutes until slightly brown., pie is best served slightly warm or at room temperature .

meat balls, bread crumbs, egg, teas. salt, teas. hot sauce, mix together and shape into medium size balls, a side ., soup base, water, whole kernel corn, chopped potatoe, chopped (de-string )celery, sliced carrots, chopped onion, beef bouillon cubes, teas. hot sauce, cheez whiz, place prepared meat balls and all other ingred.except the cheez whiz in the slow cooker.stir gently., cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, before serving,stir cheez whiz into hot soup until melted., serve and enjoy

macadamia nut cream pie, milk, sugar, chopped macadamia nuts, salt, vanilla, whole egg, cornstarch, egg whites, baked pie crust, heavy cream , whipped, in a saucepan , combine 1 cup of the milk, 1/4 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the nuts, the salt and the vanilla; scald., mix the remaining 1/3 cup milk with 1 whole egg and cornstarch., thoroughly stir some of hot mixture into egg mixture (adding a small amount first to even out the temperature helps to prevent the egg from scrambling when added to the rest of the hot mixture); return all to saucepan., cook 5 more minutes , stirring constantly, until mixture thickens., cool 1 hour ., beat egg whites until soft peaks form ; fold carefully into cooled mixture., pour into pie shell ; chill., before serving, top with sweetened whipped cream and remaining 1/4 cup nuts.

homemade fresh pumpkin pie, pastry crust, eggs, milk, fresh pumpkin puree (instructions below), melted butter, unsalted, sugar, dark molasses, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, heavy cream, cold, preheat oven to 350 degrees f., heat milk in saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to bubble around the edges. remove from heat., beat eggs lightly in large bowl until frothy. add scalded milk , stirring constantly., stir in pumpkin , butter, sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger and salt. whisk until thoroughly blended., pour filling into prepared crust , bake until center is firm, about 45 minutes. cool completely on wire rack., when ready to serve , beat chilled cream with mixer until soft peaks form. serve on top of pie or in a separate bowl for individual serving., make pumpkin puree from a fresh pumpkin, split a medium pumpkin crosswise , remove and discard seeds and fibers., place pumpkin , cut side down, on lightly greased baking sheet. bake at 325f until tender, about 1 hour., scrape pulp away from skin , discard skin., place pulp in blender or food processor fitted with metal blade, process in batches, until smooth., push puree through a coarse sieve. measure 1 1/4 cups puree for recipe , store remaining puree up to 6 months in the freezer (tightly covered).

cooked maine lobster, lump crabmeat, cooked jumbo shrimp, mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, eggs, flour, scallions, diced, kosher salt and white pepper to taste, preheat oven to 250o f., cut cream cheese into pieces. allow both cheeses to come to room temperature. cut seafood into 1/2-inch cubes. in a heavy-duty mixer, or using a hand-held potato masher, blend mascarpone and cream cheese into a smooth paste, then slowly blend in eggs 1 at a time., sift flour into mixture while mixer is running. mixer should be set on low to avoid lumps. season with salt and pepper to taste., pour into a mixing bowl and fold in seafood and scallions by hand with a rubber spatula. do not overmix or lobster and crabmeat will break into small pieces. pour mixture into a greased 10-inch springform pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until cheesecake is golden-brown and firm. allow to cool completely before cutting., serve with pesto sauce , if desired.