61009 stuffed mushroom hors d oeuvres Recipes

portobello stuffing mushrooms, stems removed ., laughing cow cheese , creamy swiss, white bell pepper, seeded , devained and diced, spanish onion, diced, chunks crabmeat or immitation, garlic, chopped, onion powder , garlic powder, lemon pepper powder, splash of soy sauce, butter, salt and white pepper to taste, almonds for garnish

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

stuffing white mushrooms, stems removed and stems chopped, chicken flavor stuffing mix (or your choice ), water, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, green peppers, finely chopped, red peppers, finely chopped, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, melted

extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, gourmet stuffing mushroom caps, stems removed and reserved brushed with damp towel, salt and pepper, extra-virgin olive oil , half a turn of the pan, sweet bulk italian sausage, garlic, chopped, stems mushrooms, finely chopped, rib of celery and green , leafy top from the heart of the stalk, chopped, onion, chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, chopped frozen spinach , defrosted and squeezed dry, white bread, toasted and buttered, chopped into small dice, grated parmigiano or romano, 2 handfuls

fresh stuffing mushrooms (i use white or baby bella), crabmeat, scallions, sliced thin, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, for topping, low-fat mayonnaise or 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise (use no sugar mayo if available), parmesan cheese, grated, parmesan cheese, grated,for topping, black pepper, olive oil

mushrooms, oil, garlic cloves, crushed, butter, chicken stock, seasoned stuffing mix, fresh parsley, chopped

fresh stuffing mushrooms, olive oil, bulk italian sweet sausage, garlic clove, chopped, ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, grated mozzarella cheese (divided ), egg, seasoned dry bread crumb, fresh parsley, salt and pepper

butter, diced onion, garlic clove, minced, white wine, white pepper, thyme, lemon juice, lump crabmeat, heavy cream or 1 oz half-and-half cream, shredded swiss cheese, ritz cracker crumbs, stuffing mushrooms, stems removed, swiss cheese (small thin slices)

ea. 2-2 1/2 inch stuffing mushrooms, bulk (loose) italian sausage, italian style bread crumbs, chavrie pyramid plain or basil and roasted garlic, chopped fresh parsley

mushrooms, remove the stems and chop the stems finely (your choice of mushrooms), vegetable oil or 1 tbsp broth, garlic, crushed, whole wheat bread crumbs, basil, lemon juice, pepper

pimento stuffed olives, cooked deli ham, light cream cheese, toothpick

frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, cornbread stuffing mix, grated swiss cheese, butter, onion, finely chopped, eggs, garlic salt, nutmeg

zucchini, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds, white mushrooms , sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch pieces, red bell pepper, cored and seeded, chopped into 1/8 dice, yellow bell pepper, cored and seeded, chopped into 1/8-inch dice, eggs, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped chives, grated gruyere cheese or 1/2 cup finely grated fontina cheese, vegetable oil cooking spray

cream cheese, green olives, pimento-stuffed, radishes, eggs, hard-boiled, red food coloring, for decorating

unsalted butter or 2 tbsp unsalted margarine, coarsely chopped onions, chopped fresh button mushroom, chopped roasted red pepper, chopped black olives, salt, phyllo cups, thawed according to package directions (15 shells each), unsalted butter (probably less) or 1/3 cup unsalted margarine (probably less), soft spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs (probably less)

pickled herring , about 5 fish, green apples, cored and seeded, calvados, whipping cream, freshly ground salt, freshly ground white pepper, gelatin, cold water, egg whites , whipped, american egg board states : there have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of food poisoning....healthy people need to remember that there is a very small risk and treat eggs and other raw animal foods accordingly. use only properly refrigerated, clean, sound-shelled, fresh, grade aa or a eggs. avoid mixing yolks and whites with the shell., clarified butter, onions, 2 oz each, quartered and petals separated, dry white wine, ketchup, golden raisins, freshly ground salt, freshly ground pepper, button mushrooms, veal brains , rinsed well and soaked in cold water for 1 hour, sugar, white wine vinegar, olive oil, cayenne pepper

butter, diced onion, diced celery, white wine, white pepper, thyme, lemon juice, dungeness crabs or 4 oz lump crabmeat or 4 oz king crab meat, heavy cream or 1 oz half-and-half cream, shredded swiss cheese or 1/4 cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, stuffing mushrooms, stems removed, swiss cheese (small thin slices) or 16 slices cheddar cheese (small thin slices)

mushrooms, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, butter, parmesan cheese, herbed stuffing, sour cream, butter, flour, chicken broth, light cream, parmesan cheese, shredded swiss, nutmeg