2321 spears hors oeuvres 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

sweet potatoes (about 3), cut into spears, russet potatoes (about 3), cut into spears, italian dressing, parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley

sweet potatoes, cut into spears (about 3), white potatoes , idaho (about 3) or 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, cut into spears (about 3), zesty italian dressing, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh parsley, chopped, salt, pepper

asparagus spears, trimmed, flour, old bay seasoning, paprika, butter, divided, sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry, dry white wine, dried dill weed, lemon, quartered (optional)

sweet potatoes, spears, red pepper flakes, chili powder, salt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic clove, minced, cayenne pepper, dijon mustard, ground black pepper

zucchini , seeds removed, sliced into spears, fresh pepperoncini peppers (score but left whole ), serrano peppers (stem removed n sliced), red onion (peeled, halved and sliced ), pickling salt, garlic cloves, sliced very thin, vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric, red peppercorns, ball pickle crisp, granules (just 1/8 tsp per 1 pint jars or a dash 1/16 tsp per 1/2 pint jars) (optional)

asparagus spears, prosciutto, cream cheese, softened, honey mustard, bread, crust trimmed

asparagus spears, bacon, white bread, sharp cheddar cheese , thin and narrow slices, butter

loaves sandwich bread, blue cheese, crumbled, cream cheese, softened, eggs, fresh asparagus spears or 2 (10 oz) packages frozen asparagus spears, unsalted butter, melted

sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped red onion, lemon juice, capers, drained and chopped, dried tarragon, onion powder, sugar, pepper, asparagus spears, cut into 4-inch lengths, ice, water, kosher salt

elbow macaroni, lobster tails, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, half-and-half, warmed , plus 2 tbsp for egg wash, cheddar, grated, smoked gouda, grated, spicy gouda, grated, eggs, seasoned bread crumbs, canola oil, for frying, bamboo spears or toothpicks

sweet potatoes, cut into spears (about 3), white potatoes, cut into spears (about 3), light italian dressing, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh parsley, chopped

broccoli, trimmed and cut into spears , the stems reserved for another use, unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice to taste, freshly grated lemon zest for sprinkling the broccoli

fresh fat peeled asparagus spears, shallots or 2 tbsp scallions, minced, butter, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, creme fraiche or 1 cup heavy cream, lemon juice , if needed, fresh parsley, minced ,to taste

lamb chops, 1/4 inch thick, butter, chopped onion, garlic clove, minced, curry powder, ground ginger, salt, tomatoes, chopped, water, all-purpose flour, frozen asparagus spears (or fresh if you prefer )

green beans, smoked chicken, 1/4-inch cubes, red pepper, 1/4-inch dice, watercress, chopped, shallot, minced, tarragon, olive oil, white wine vinegar, gorgonzola, crumbled, walnuts, toasted and chopped, heads belgian endive, separated into spears

fresh asparagus spear, olive oil, lemon , juice of, garlic salt, fresh cracked pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese

whole black peppercorn, onions, finely chopped, mayonnaise, sour cream, whipping cream, white wine vinegar, asparagus spears, trimmed, lemon wedge