3229 staple dish Recipes

  • How Many Hors Douevresperson
    how to estimate food quantities and
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    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
    30 min, 49 ingredients
  • Chicken Saag
    frozen spinach, onion, fresh gingerroot, garlic cloves and
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    frozen spinach, onion, fresh gingerroot, garlic cloves, fresh green chile, black peppercorns, tomatoes, curry powder, cayenne pepper (or less for a milder dish) or 1 tsp chili powder (or less for a milder dish), vegetable oil, bay leaves, chicken, cubed, cream or 1/2 cup yogurt
    16 min, 13 ingredients
  • Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie
    unbaked deep-dish pie shell or 1 unbaked 9-inch deep dish... and
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    unbaked deep-dish pie shell or 1 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry, sweetened condensed milk, firmly-packed brown sugar, divided, cold butter, flour, cream cheese, softened, lemon juice, cornstarch, whole berry cranberry sauce, walnuts
    1 hour , 10 ingredients
  • Pumpkin Almond Pie
    egg, lightly beaten, pumpkin, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and
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    egg, lightly beaten, pumpkin, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry or 1 made from scratch deep dish pie shell, light corn syrup, eggs, lightly beaten, sugar, butter, melted, almond extract, almonds, toasted
    1 hour 20 min, 11 ingredients
  • Tamale Wrap Instructions
    how to wrap a tamale, time required : 2 minutes per tamale and
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    how to wrap a tamale, time required : 2 minutes per tamale, how, sort the husks, go through the corn husks removing any debris. separate the larger usable pieces from the smaller bits and pieces. save the smaller pieces for later., soak the husks, place the husks into a large bowl. cover husks with warm water. set a heavy item (like a heavy bowl) on top of the husks to keep them submerged., prepare the husks, husks from the water and pat dry. place into a covered dish or a large plastic bag to prevent from drying out. use only the larger and medium sized husks for the tamales. the smaller ones can be used later for ties or patches. when looking at the husk, they have a narrow end, a broad end, and 2 long sides., adding the dough, lay a husk on a flat surface. place 1-2 tbsp of dough onto the husk. when spreading the dough , leave a space of about 4 inches from the narrow end of the husk and about 2 inches from the other end. spread the dough to the edge of 1 of the long sides and 2 inches away from the other long side. try to keep the dough approximately 1/4 to a 1/2 inch thick., spread about a tbsp of filling down the center of the dough ., folding, locate the long side with a 2 inch space with no masa. fold that over, slightly overlapping the other side so the edges of the dough meet. wrap the extra husk around the back., then fold the broad end over the top and then the longer narrow end over the broad end., tying, create strips of husk by cutting or tearing 1/4 inch lengths off of some of the smaller or unusable husks. use these to tie across the middle of the tamale to hold the flaps down., steaming, tamales upright in a steamer. you can buy large steamers made just for this purpose. you may have something else you can use to create the same effect. the key is to have a small amount of boiling water on the bottom of the pot and a colander or mesh of some sort to keep the tamales away from the water., steam for about 90 minutes
    1 hour 30 min, 21 ingredients
  • Leek Ham Gruyere Brunch Casserole
    leek, white and part of the green sliced thinly and
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    leek, white and part of the green sliced thinly, garlic, diced, butter, butter for ing the baking dish, french bread, cubed into 1 cubes (depending on the size of your loaf, you may or may not need the entire loaf - you need enough to cover the bottom on the baking dish, and a layer on the top), cubed smoked ham (i prefer the saltiness of smoked ham over the sweet taste of honey or brown sugar ham - if you don tsp have leftover ham to use, just ask the deli person to slice a 1 thick piece of smoked ham for you), grated gruyere cheese (swiss cheese will do, but gruyere is worth the splurge!), half-and-half or whole milk, eggs, salt, garlic salt, pepper, al: a very light drizzle of hollandaise sauce over each slice is a nice addition, too. if you put the sauce in a separate gravy server , your guests can have the choice of adding it or noti m a big fan of hollandaise, so of course i never pass it up
    13 ingredients
  • Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole
    vegetable oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves and
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    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
    1 hour 15 min, 19 ingredients
  • Fromage Blanc Souffle
    unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the b... and
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    unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the baking dish, sugar, plus more for the baking dish, freshly grated zest of 1 lemon, cornstarch, egg yolks, fromage blanc, egg whites (at room temperature ), salt
    8 ingredients
  • Chestnut-Armagnac Soufflé with Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
    whole steamed chestnuts or vacuum-packed roasted chestnuts and
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    whole steamed chestnuts or vacuum-packed roasted chestnuts, water, unsalted butter, room temperature, divided, sugar (for coating souffle dish) plus 14 tbsp , divided, whole milk, divided, egg yolks, cornstarch, salt, armagnac , cognac, or other brandy, vanilla extract, egg whites (about 8 large), cream of tartar
    12 ingredients
  • Avocado B.L.T. Salad
    bacon (i prefer thick-cut , hickory-smoked) and
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    bacon (i prefer thick-cut , hickory-smoked), pre-washed organic field greens or 1 1/2 bags baby greens (enough to cover large shallow serving dish), tomatoes or yellow , of different sizes (i use roma, grape, and little yellow ones, again enough to cover dish), salt & freshly ground black pepper, avocado, mashed, basil, to taste (fresh or dried ), garlic, to taste (minced or pressed ), lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper
    15 min, 11 ingredients
  • Rocky Road Bars Rocky Road Bars
    butter, softened, sugar, eggs, divided, all-purpose flour and
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    butter, softened, sugar, eggs, divided, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, chopped walnuts, semisweet chocolate chips, marshmallows (see note ), light brown sugar, preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. in a medium bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, cream the butter and sugar. add 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks, reserving the egg whites for later use. beat until well mixed. add the flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until thoroughly combined. spread the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle with the nuts, chocolate chips, and marshmallows. in another medium bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat the reserved egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in the brown sugar. spread over the top of the batter and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden. remove from the oven and allow to cool, then cut into bars and serve.
    35 min, 13 ingredients
  • Drunken Jack Pecan Pie Drunken Jack Pecan Pie
    karo light corn syrup or 1 cup dark corn syrup and
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    karo light corn syrup or 1 cup dark corn syrup, eggs, slightly beaten, sugar, margarine or 2 tbsp butter, melted, vanilla extract, chopped pecans, unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry or 1 frozen 9-inch deep dish pie shell, jack daniels whiskey
    55 min, 8 ingredients
  • Red Bean Hummus Red Bean Hummus
    red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, garlic clove and
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    red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, garlic clove, lemon juice (to taste), salt (or to taste), smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, apricot preserves, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese (optional, leave out to make the dish vegan and lactose free) or 1 tbsp cotija cheese (optional, leave out to make the dish vegan and lactose free)
    5 min, 10 ingredients
  • Macaroni and Cheese With Egg Noodles and Cream Macaroni and Cheese With Egg Noodles and Cream
    butter, for greasing dish, wide egg noodles and
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    butter, for greasing dish, wide egg noodles, heavy cream (no substitutions. this is a rich dish. go with it. don tsp try to slim it down.), whole milk (no substitutions), all-purpose flour (original recipe said 2 tsp, but i have used tbsp to get this to set up and thicken), salt, plus more for pasta water, fresh ground black pepper, grated fontina cheese , packed, grated parmesan cheese , packed, grated mozzarella cheese , packed, cooked ham, finely diced (optional), chopped fresh italian parsley
    50 min, 12 ingredients
  • Banana Cream Crumble French Toast Banana Cream Crumble French Toast
    spray 10 x 15 inch glass baking dish with pam and
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    spray 10 x 15 inch glass baking dish with pam, place 14-16 slices of french bread into dish (earth grains pre-sliced french bread is very good), beat, eggs, cream, whole milk, vanilla, mashed banana
    45 min, 8 ingredients
  • Risotto Risotto
    most of my recipes are open to fit your tastes and i usua... and
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    most of my recipes are open to fit your tastes and i usually add some options to make the recipe more to what you like., risotto is a very nice dish than can be use as a complete meal or a side dish. the preparation for risotto requires more simmering than boiling and 1 must be gentle in the cooking process., rice (use what kind you like)( i have made this with several kinds of ), olive oil (and/or butter), chopped onion, rice per person if it is a main dish or 2 oz per person if it is a side dish., canned or homemade chicken broth, white wine ( a good your favorite), saffron ( pinch), parmesan cheese (use your tastes on this ), chopped spinach, chopped porcine mushrooms, chopped asparagus, other vegetables to your taste, i have also used orzo to make a version of this., when buying rice to make a risotto, choose short-grained round or semi-round rice; among the best rices for making risotto are arborio, vialone nano, and carnaroli. other short-grained rices such as originario will also work. long grained rice such as patna won tsp do, because the grains will stay separate. nor should you use minute rice -- it won tsp absorb the condiments, and again the grains will remain separate.
    15 min, 16 ingredients
  • Poblano Chile Casserole With Corn And Cheese Poblano Chile Casserole With Corn And Cheese
    poblano chile casserole with corn and cheese and
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    poblano chile casserole with corn and cheese, fresh poblano chiles, butter, yellow onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh corn kernels, or frozen thawed (from about 6 ears or two 10-oz packages), grated manchego or monterey jack cheese, cooked white rice, crema or sour cream, red salsa (see recipe below ), grated queso anejo or parmesan cheese, char chiles over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. enclose in plastic bag and let stand 10 minutes. peel chiles. starting at stem end, carefully cut 1 slit down length of each chile, leaving stems and tops intact if possible. carefully remove seeds and veins from chiles., preheat oven to 350 degrees f. melt butter in heavy large saute pan over medium heat. add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. add garlic and saute 1 minute longer. add corn and saute 2 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper. cool completely. stir in manchego or monterey jack cheese. stuff chiles with corn mixture., butter 15x10-inch baking dish. place rice in prepared dish. nestle stuffed chiles in single layer into rice. mix crema and red salsa in medium bowl; pour over chiles and rice. sprinkle with anejo cheese., bake until chiles are heated through and sauce bubbles, about 25 minutes (about 40 minutes for refrigerated casserole)., red salsa, vegetable oil, yellow onion, thinly sliced, garlic, sliced, fresh jalapeno chili pepper, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced, salt , or to taste, canned plum tomatoes with their juices, in a saucepan over medium heat , warm the vegetable oil. add the onion and saute until soft, about 10 minutes. add the garlic, chili pepper and salt and cook for 2 minutes longer. add the tomatoes and their juices and reduce the heat to low. cook the tomatoes, stirring occasionally to break them up, until soft and the juices have reduced by half, 10-15 minutes., let cool slightly , then transfer to a blender. puree until smooth, then strain through a sieve placed over a bowl. set aside to cool completely for use as a table salsa. or reheat gently over low heat to use hot. to store, cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
    20 min, 25 ingredients
  • All-purpose Glass, Counter and Bathroom Cleaner All-purpose Glass, Counter and Bathroom Cleaner
    rubbing alcohol, ammonia, liquid dish soap (i use dawn) and
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    rubbing alcohol, ammonia, liquid dish soap (i use dawn), warm water
    5 min, 4 ingredients




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