1193 the greener side Recipes

real simple vinaigrette, salad greens, radicchio, cheese croutons

side of salmon, skin on, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, freshly ground pepper, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh cilantro, limes, cucumber-avocado salsa

unbleached flour, plain yogurt, salt, baking soda (optional for leavened chapati), ground cumin, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, butter or 1 tbsp ghee, water, fresh minced cilantro (per each side ), fresh minced garlic (per each side ), minced fresh green onion top (per each side ), fresh minced mint (per each side ), cumin seed (per each side ), dill seed (per each side ), onion seeds (per each side ), poppy seed (per each side ), sesame seeds (per each side ), melted butter or ghee, plain yogurt, cucumber, finely chopped, minced fresh mint (or cilantro), minced onion (green okay), fresh lemon juice or 1 tsp fresh lime juice, ground coriander, fresh lemon zest or 1/4 tsp fresh lime zest, ground cumin, sugar

ground chuck, prepared horseradish, minced yellow onion, salt & freshly ground black pepper, havarti cheese or 8 oz cheese, sliced into 8 slices, hamburger buns, split, catsup, on the side for serving, mayonnaise, on the side for serving, mustard, on the side for serving, bacon, on the side for serving, lettuce, on the side for serving, tomato, on the side for serving, sliced onion, on the side for serving

chicken breast, cooked and cubed, sliced green onion, diced celery, red bell pepper, diced, low-fat lemon blueberry dressing, dole greener selection

olive oil, stewing beef, garlic cloves, chopped, red wine, beer (dark or light is your choice ), beef broth, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, bay leaves, worcestershire sauce , depending on taste, butter, potatoes, your choice, onion, chopped, carrots, chopped, mixed vegetables , that you can add if you like greener stew-cabbage, celery, green peas, pearl onions, parsnips, turni (optional), salt and pepper, chopped parsley (to garnish ) or thyme (to garnish)

hot green chili peppers (small and hot ), onion, chopped, garlic, chopped, ginger, stalks lemongrass (only the lower part and not the grass like leaves), lemon leaves (if you get kaffir lime leaves i am sure it is better but i make do), fresh lemon rind, coriander leaves, fresh spinach leaves (optional), fresh fenugreek leaves (optional), mint leaf (optional), salt, vinegar, black peppercorns, coriander seed, cumin seed

whole wheat bread (square toasted or grilled on both sides or 7-8 slices regular pan-sized bread) or 10 slices white bread (square toasted or grilled on both sides or 7-8 slices regular pan-sized bread), olive oil (optional), goat cheese, softened, dried dill or 2 -3 tsp fresh dill, pomegranate seeds, fresh (instructions to follow), seedless cucumber or 1/2-1 any slender cucumber, cut into about forty 1/8-inch slices

heads garlic, water (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads) or 2 -3 cups chicken stock (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads) or 2 -3 cups vegetable stock (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads), olive oil (if you wish to make this healthier) or 2 tbsp chicken stock (if you wish to make this healthier) or 2 tbsp vegetable stock (if you wish to make this healthier), fresh thyme , for placing on top of garlic heads (optional), french bread (for serving)

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

side meat , or 1/4 pound salt pork plus 1/4 pound bacon, diced, onions, chopped, navy beans, water, molasses , or to taste, prepared mustard, preferably brown , or to taste, salt, pepper

chimicheese cake, flour tortilla shells , 6 1/2 diameter, cream cheese, at room temperature, sugar, flour, eggs, beaten, vanilla, cooked apples, very well drained, almond toffee bits, cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar and 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon, mixed well), vanilla ice cream, caramel topping, beat cream cheese until fluffy ; add sugar and eggs, beat again. add vanilla and mix well. fold toffee bits and apple pieces in cheese mixture. on tortilla shell place a serving in the middle, about 2 1/2 inches from the side of shell. tuck sides in slightly and roll shell to seal the filling and hold in the cream cheese. when shells have been stuffed and rolled, place in refrigerator; chill to set filling. in deep fryer heat vegetable oil. when ready, place chimicheesecake and fry until slightly golden while carefully turning on each side. remove from oil and drain. heat oven to 350f and place chimicheesecake on cookie sheet and bake for 20 - 25 minutes. remove from oven and liberally sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. serve cheesecakes slightly warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel topping.

boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed (1-1 1/4 lb total ), salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, divided, minced scallion, whites only, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh ginger, reduced-sodium chicken broth, cider vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar (i tend to like sweet and sour combinations a bit on the tart side, add more or substitut) or 1 tsp substitute (i tend to like sweet and sour combinations a bit on the tart side, add more or substitut), sliced scallion top, green only, cornstarch, reduced sodium soy sauce