97 side dishes fresh Recipes

ripe tomato, cored and sliced into thick rings, fresh basil leaf, coarsely chopped, olive oil (more or less to taste), salt (can use bread dipping seasonings too), mozzarella cheese

red onion, oil, balsamic vinegar, potatoes, fresh ginger, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, head bok choy (oriental cabbage), flaked sea salt

onion, chopped, butter (or margarine), roasted garlic cloves (or 6 uncooked garlic gloves), fresh button mushrooms, dry sherry (harveys bristol cream recommended), thyme, oregano, tomato paste, bell peppers (chopped ), cornstarch, mozzarella cheese (cut into small pieces), smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt

jackfruit (raw, green, diced 1-inch), dried red chilies, coriander seed, fenugreek seeds, coconut (fresh or frozen, grated ), jaggery, tamarind paste, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, asafetida powder (a pinch), curry leaves, olive oil, salt

cavatappi pasta, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, red pepper flakes, olive oil, dry white wine, diced tomatoes with juice, salt and pepper, to taste, freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, pancetta (cured italian bacon) (optional)

tomatoes, fresh, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic clove, crushed, parsley, chopped, basil, chopped or 1 tsp dried basil, onions, chopped

olive oil, potatoes, cubed (approx 750g), onions, red peppers (or 1 of each) or 2 green peppers (or 1 of each), tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano (in nz. i use a can of italian seasoned tomatoes ), salt, sugar, fresh ground black pepper, chopped parsley (optional)

frozen deep dish pie shell (or homemade crusts , if you re feeling bold and time is on your side!), part-skim ricotta cheese, eggs, egg white, pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach leaves, chopped (uncooked ), vidalia onion, finely chopped, tomato, diced, fresh basil leaves, chopped (no cheating by using dried basil!!!), salt, black pepper, garlic powder (to taste)

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

vegetable oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, salt and ground black pepper to taste, salt-free seasoning blend, heads broccoli, cut into small florets, sweet onion, chopped, water, margarine (optional), herb and butter-flavored rice side dish (such as knorr & butter rice sides), condensed cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped fresh parsley, salt-free seasoning blend, garlic powder, curry powder, lemon juice, dijon mustard, shredded cheddar cheese

dozen eggs, milk or half and half or cream, asparagus, tips only (just save the rest for stock or a dinner side dish or soup, shallots, sliced into rings, fresh mushrooms, chopped, tarragon pepper blend (i buy mine from myspicesage.com and love it!) or sub fresh or dried tarragon, a lil sage, dill, and fresh ground black pepper, or fresh of the above ingredients, olive oil, gruyere, shredded, kosher or sea salt, butter

dried lentils, onion, diced, white mushrooms, sliced thin and diced (i like to use stuffing mushrooms because they are larger), red bell pepper, diced, minced scallions, chopped fresh parsley, garlic cloves, pressed, olive oil, water

water, uncooked wild rice, butter or 1 tsp margarine, salt, divided, uncooked brown rice, bacon, diced, sliced fresh mushrooms, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, sweet red pepper, chopped, celery rib, thinly sliced, beef broth, cornstarch, cold water, almonds

zucchini, sliced, onion, diced, diced bacon, cream, fresh grated parmesan cheese, dried basil

sugar, butter, melted, eggs, beaten, fresh white bread, cubed, crushed pineapple (large can), milk

ears white corn, fresh green chiles, green zucchini squash, olive oil, butter, garlic, crushed, salt

sauerkraut, fresh or canned, butter, pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, minced parsley

whole wheat couscous, chicken stock, green onions, thinly sliced, grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper