110 side salads 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

rinsed & drained black beans, ears corn on the cob, lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, fresh ground pepper, chopped red pepper, chopped and seeded tomatoes, minced jalapeno peppers , seeds removed, chopped purple onion , small, chopped peeled seeded avocado, chopped fresh cilantro

turkey breast tenderloins (1-1/2 lb), dried tarragon, divided, sliced celery, chopped green pepper, chopped red onion, canola oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, pepper, salt , optional, lettuce leaves, chopped salted peanuts , optional

hamburger bun, hamburger patty, leaf romaine lettuce, hamburger dill pickles, red onion, tomatoes, monterey jack cheese, bacon, cooked, caesar salad dressing, served on the side

new red potatoes, coarse salt , for boiling water, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, red onion, chopped, chopped fresh mint , a couple of handfuls, chopped flat-leaf parsley , a couple of handfuls, red wine vinegar , eyeball the amount, extra virgin olive oil , eyeball the amount, salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh green beans, washed and cut into 1/3, dijon mustard, sugar, red wine vinegar , eyeball the amount, extra-virgin olive oil , eyeball the amount, red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, flat-leaf parsley, chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper

chicken stock, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shallots, chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, butter, flour, dry white wine, heavy cream, ground nutmeg or the equivalent of freshly grated, salt and pepper, broccoli spears, gruyere, shredded to 2 cups, butter, mushrooms, sliced, wide egg noodles, cooked to al dente and hot, bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls ) grated parmigiano, almonds, toasted, bay baby salad greens, white wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, for dressing, salt and pepper, bread and butter, for the table, suggested side for chicken tetrazzini: mixed greens with vegetable streamers and confetti, bay baby salad greens, baby zucchini or 1/4 cucumber, seedless, carrott, peeled, red bell pepper, scallions, fresh herbs , mix from what you have on hand, red wine vinegar, turns around the bowl) extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, bread and butter, for the table

vine tomatoes, green pepper, seeded and sliced thinly, onion, finely chopped, garlic, crushed with the flat side of a knife, fresh cilantro, fresh flat leaf parsley, salt, olive oil, ground turmeric, ground ginger, black pepper, whole sea bass, little red mullet, squid, shrimp, suggestion : steamed couscous and salad

carrot fritters, pealed and chopped carrots, onion chopped fine, water, eggs, flour, salt, paprika, chopped parsley (make it 1 tbsp if you re using dry parsley), salad oil, prepared mustard for dipping if desired., in a saucepan , combine carrots with onion and water. bring to a boil, simmer covered until carrots are tender. drain liquid into a measuring cup. measure 1/2 cups of that liquid into a small bowl. separate eggs. set aside the whites in another small bowl. add the yolks to the reserved liquid and mix. add flour, salt and paprika and beat until smooth., beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. at this point you should have 3 different mixtures ., is the carrots and onions, is the egg yolks and simmering liquid, is the egg whites stiffly beaten, fold 1 and 2 into 3. add the parsley., heat some oil for frying in a griddle or skillet. drop batter by heaping tablespoonful and fry until golden brown, both sides.

whole red bell peppers slice each side off of pepper and cut into 1/4 strips, whole yellow onion quarter and slice into 1/4 strips, olive oil, chopped green chilis, salt, pepper, pre-cooked chicken breasts cut into 1/2 by 2 strips. can be grilled or baked ahead of time. created this for left overs., chicken broth, white wine or prosecco not too picky about the wine - i used prosecco because it was on hand., hot wing sauce something someone gave us - buffalo wing king foods wing sauce. have found it handy in small amounts for zip to various recipes, including salads., trader joes red mole sauce, diced celery, whole kernel corn, whole avocado, sour cream or yogurt

bread, toasted on 1 side, processed cheese, asparagus spears , tough ends snapped, egg yolks , beaten until thick, egg whites , beaten until stiff, salad dressing, salt & pepper

seeded and chopped tomatoes, diced zucchini, frozen whole kernel corn thawed, ripe avocado peeled seeded and coarsely chopped, sliced green onions with tops, chunky salsa, vegetable oil, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, lemon or lime juice, garlic salt, ground cumin

diced tomatoes , including liquid, chopped onion, lentils, rinsed, diced celery, diced carrot, chopped fresh thyme, white wine vinegar, chopped fresh tarragon (or parsley), dijon mustard, olive oil, eggs, mixed baby lettuces

uncooked wild rice or 1 cup wild rice, instant chicken soup powder, bagged broccoli , slaw (or mixture of small broccoli flowerets & carrot slices), walnut pieces (optional), red bell pepper, cut in strips, green onions, thinly sliced, jalapeno jack cheese , havarti or 3/4 cup gouda cheese, cut into small cubes, cooked roast beef, shaved or thinly sliced cut into strips, fat-reduced honey mustard dressing, lemon juice, curry powder, fresh ground pepper

frozen hash brown potatoes, salt, pepper, sliced lean corned beef, russian salad dressing, plus additional on the side, sauerkraut, drained, swiss cheese , cheees

baby carrots, red onion, green bell pepper, grape tomatoes, light italian dressing, ketchup, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, dried basil, dried parsley, salt and pepper, to taste

hamburger buns, hamburger patties, romaine lettuce, dill pickle slices, red onions, raw or fried, tomatoes, monterey jack cheese, bacon, cooked, caesar salad dressing, served on the side

chicken breasts, cooked and cut into pieces, green onion, sliced thin, almonds, sesame seeds, toasted brown, sugar, cider vinegar, accent seasoning (or msg), poppy seed, salt (i use 1 tsp), pepper, oil

cream cheese, boneless chicken breasts, cooked and diced, hot sauce, ranch salad dressing, blue cheese dressing, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, stalks of chopped celery (add to dip or serve on the side)