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how to estimate food quantities and48 Morehow 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 market30 min, 49 ingredients
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proof, active dry yeast, warm water (100-110 degrees ) and22 Moreproof, active dry yeast, warm water (100-110 degrees ), warm; add, whole milk, buttermilk, sugar, unsalted butter, room temperature, all-purpose flour, divided, kosher salt...okay i am on a kosher kick. regular salt is fine ., soften and blend, unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, cinnamon, toast and chop, pecans; divided, combine ; add, brown sugar, heavy cream, pure maple sytrup, bourbon, kosher salt (i know, again with the - you can use regular salt), remaining pecans1 hour , 26 ingredients
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brown rice (1 cup uncooked) - i made this as i was cookin... and9 Morebrown rice (1 cup uncooked) - i made this as i was cooking, but i know its better to use cold rice., green onions, red bell pepper, garlic, carrots, curry powder, ginger, sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce30 min, 10 ingredients
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all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and10 Moreall-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg, low-fat plain yogurt, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, melted, vanilla extract, brown sugar, unsweetened raspberry (fresh or frozen , if using frozen do not thaw), sliced almonds, sugar, nonfat milk, vanilla extract35 min, 15 ingredients
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sausage (i use smoked ), corn and5 Moresausage (i use smoked ), corn, stewed tomatoes (i use delmonte with mexican seasonings), minute rice, chicken broth, water, chicken bouillon (you can substitute water/bouillon with another can of chicken broth, bouillon gives a better flavor.)30 min, 7 ingredients
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Grated Carrot and (Raw) Beet Salad
carrots and12 Morecarrots, uncooked beetroots (get the small, young ones, with smooth skin and firm flesh), garlic cloves, finely minced or 1 tsp garlic paste, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, strong dijon mustard, tabasco sauce or chili pepper flakes, to taste, smoked salt or regular sea salt or za atar spice mix, fresh ground black pepper, leafy fresh herb, chopped (cilantro, chervil, flat-leaf parsley) (optional), toasted nuts (almonds, pine nuts, cashews, peanuts) (optional) or seeds (sesame, sunflower seeds) (optional), grated apples (optional) or shallot (optional), any dried herb , spice (and you know there s only 1 way to find out) (optional) or mixed spice, you think might work (and you know there s only 1 way to find out) (optional)10 min, 13 ingredients -
The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know
cooked quinoa or 2 cups kamut or 2 cups rice or 2 cups mi... and7 Morecooked quinoa or 2 cups kamut or 2 cups rice or 2 cups millet or 2 cups barley or 2 cups posole or 2 cups wild rice or 2 cups pasta shells, cooked chicken breasts (optional) or 1 cup salmon (optional) or 1 cup tempeh (optional) or 1 cup cooked beans (optional), carrot, diced, stalk celery or 1 stalk fennel, diced, red bell peppers or 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced, sliced scallions, toasted chopped nuts or sunflower seeds or eggs, slices or grated cheese, to garnish, salad dressing , of choice15 min, 8 ingredients -
Bobbi's Sweet and Sour Meatballs
hamburger, chopped onion, garlic powder, pepper, salt and8 Morehamburger, chopped onion, garlic powder, pepper, salt, eggs, stale bread, tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, grated onion, gingersnap cookies (i know, this sounds like an odd ingredient, but it not only adds a great flavor, but it acts as the)1 hour 25 min, 13 ingredients -
Plum Wonderful Chicken
meaty skinless chicken pieces (i use thighs and legs on t... and11 Moremeaty skinless chicken pieces (i use thighs and legs on the bone), vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh gingerroot, grated, chinese plum sauce (half an 8 1/2 oz jar, i use lee kum kee brand duck or plum sauce), frozen lemonade concentrate (i know, i know, i was thinking the same thing but just trust me), asian chile sauce with garlic (i use kame brand chili with garlic sauce), soy sauce (i use kikkoman brand), lemon juice, mustard powder (i use coleman s brand english ), green onion, thinly sliced1 hour 30 min, 12 ingredients -
Grandma Kelley's Doughnuts
sugar, melted lard (i know, i know), eggs, salt and5 Moresugar, melted lard (i know, i know), eggs, salt, sour milk (4 tsp vinegar to 4 cups milk), baking soda, baking powder, ground nutmeg, flour50 min, 9 ingredients -
Guinness-Brined BBQ Lamb Steaks
guinness ale, coarse salt, sugar, water, rub and3 Moreguinness ale, coarse salt, sugar, water, rub, bone-in lamb leg steaks (see know-how), canola oil, guinness bbq sauce8 ingredients -
Cranberry, Orange and Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and6 Moreflour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, at room temperature, white sugar, egg, orange , zest of (about 2-3 tsp), dried cranberries (you know, craisins), dark chocolate chips40 min, 10 ingredients -
Nobody Knows They're Instant Mashed Potatoes
instant potato flakes, cream cheese, chopped scallions and3 Moreinstant potato flakes, cream cheese, chopped scallions, butter, paprika, fresh parsley or 1 tbsp dried parsley40 min, 6 ingredients -
Hot Fried Non-Nudist Peanuts
non-nudist peanuts (you know, the kind with their clothes... and5 Morenon-nudist peanuts (you know, the kind with their clothes still on!), sea salt, finely ground ,to taste, cayenne pepper, ground ,to taste, cinnamon stick, optional17 min, 6 ingredients
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