105 slightly very Recipes

egg whites, beaten slightly, egg, beaten slightly, plain fat-free yogurt, mushrooms, sliced, spinach, frozen cooked and drained very well, french-fried onions (half a small can), reduced-fat swiss cheese, shredded (i use alpine lace), pie shell

vanilla ice cream, slightly softened, coarsely crushed ameretti or other crisp almond cookies, toasted sliced almonds, raspberry and mango sorbet, very slightly softened, sliced mango, raspberries, mint sprigs

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

water, freekeh, fresh bay leaf, kosher salt, divided , plus more to taste, persian cucumbers (peeled , quartered lengthwise, and sliced crosswise on a bias into 1-inch pieces or english cucumbers), lemon juice, divided, white wine vinegar, ground sumac (increase the lemon juice and vinegar slightly if not using) (optional), shallot, very finely chopped, heads cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets or 2 cups cauliflower florets, extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, divided, chopped fresh dill

all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, slightly salted butter, at room temperature, granulated sugar, egg, room temperature, sour cream, unsulphured molasses, very hot water

lean ground lamb, ground cumin, dried oregano, crumbled, ground cayenne pepper, garlic, crushed, minced fresh mint or 1 1/2 tsp dried mint, crumbled, chopped cilantro (optional), fine fresh breadcrumbs , from firm white bread (or whole wheat), egg white, slightly beaten, feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup), pita bread or 4 naan bread (eastern indian flat bread), feta cheese, crumbled, ripe tomatoes, very thinly sliced, plain low-fat yogurt, minced fresh mint leaves or 1 tsp dried mint, salt

sugar, egg yolks, butter, melted and cooled (no substitutes), instant espresso powder, vanilla, egg whites, slightly beaten, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, almonds, very finely chopped, espresso icing (optional, but recipe included below , requires instant expresso powder and powdered sugar)

chicken stock or low sodium chicken broth (three 14 oz cans), salt (i go very light on the , but you can add more to taste), white pepper, frozen whole kernel corn, crab meat, corn starch, cold water, green onions, sliced into small rings, eggs, slightly beaten

butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened, sugar, eggs, slightly beaten, mashed very ripe banana (about 3 medium), vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, plain yogurt, chopped nuts, preferably toasted, wheat germ (optional)

mayonnaise, slightly beaten eggs, lemon juice, old bay seasoning, salt, drained and flaked canned crabmeat (or fresh if you like ), sliced green onions, very finely minced celery, count) box miniature phyllo cups (can be found in the freezer section, thaw slightly)

all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, divided, dutch process cocoa powder, divided, baking powder, salt, whole milk, unsalted butter, melted, pure vanilla extract, cocoa nibs (optional), very hot brewed coffee, cream, slightly sweetened (or vanilla ice cream)

eggs, slightly beaten, ricotta or cottage cheese, butter, softened, cheddar cheese (manchego or gouda will work too), frozen spinach or fresh spinach, stems removed and steamed until limp; drain either very well., red chili flakes or black pepper, flour, add ins if desired, garlic, minced fine, bacon, cooked & crumbled, very well sauted mushrooms

heavy cream (the original recipe called for very thick and slightly soured cream), water (to rinse cream from container), flour , sifted, salt, milk, hot, sugar, cinnamon , to taste

extra-virgin olive oil, good quality smoky bacon, chopped or very thinly sliced across, onion, finely chopped, carrot, peeled and finely chopped, caraway or cumin seed, braeburn , northern spy apple or other firm slightly tart variety, finely chopped, red cabbage, quartered, cored and very thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 lb), freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, juniper berries, fresh bay leaves, curl orange rind, cinnamon stick, cider vinegar or wine vinegar, dark brown sugar, chicken stock, kosher salt, special equipment : kitchen twine

a little over 2 oz.) pinhead oatmeal (not rolled or porridge oats), very slightly over 1 oz.) soft brown sugar, raspberries, a splash of malt whisky, a little warmed runny honey, us ) double (heavy) cream, runny honey, malt whisky

chooking oil, brown sugar, eggs , slight beaten, very ripe mashed bananas, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, milk, vanilla, chopped nuts, chocolate chips

sugar, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder , preferably dutch-process, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, pure vanilla extract, very hot water, mint chocolate chip ice cream, slightly softened, cream, semisweet chocolate, cream, white chocolate, drops mint extract , optional

all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, cold butter, eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, very slightly rounded, fresh lemon juice, strained to remove seeds, grated lemon rind (optional), powdered sugar