18374 topped hors doeuvres 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

salmon fillets, mayonnaise, shallots (halfed from top to bottom and very thinly sliced) or 1/4 a medium onion (halfed from top to bottom and very thinly sliced), salt, pepper

sweet potatoes or yams (about 2 lb), butter or margarine, ripe pears, peeled, halved, cored, and chopped (about 2 cups), ground cinnamon, egg, recipe praline topping, praline topping, stir together 3 tbsp brown sugar, melted butter , and, half-and-half or light cream in a small mixing bowl., stir in 1/3 cup broken pecans

streusel topping, all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, dark brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, baking soda, ground nutmeg, canned pumpkin, low-fat buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, egg, lightly beaten, streusel topping

graham cracker crust, crushed graham crackers, white sugar, butter, melted, salt, sweet potato pie filling, canned sweet potatoes, drained and mashed, brown sugar, whipping cream, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground mace, salt, meringue topping, marshmallows, milk, egg whites, white sugar, vanilla extract, salt

salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, top sirloin roast, garlic , slivered, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered, carrots , cut into 2 inch pieces, sweet onions, peeled and chopped, water, beef broth, cubes beef bouillon, bay leaf, green bell peppers , cut into 2 inch pieces

prepared horseradish, boursin cheese, whole wheat crackers, triscuit crackers

hot sausage hors d oeuvres, ground chuck, italian sausage, oregano, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, processed cheese spread, velveeta ), loaves party rye bread, brown and drain ground chuck and italian sausage, add spices. cube cheese and stir into meat until melted. spread approximately 1 tbsp of mixture on each piece of bread. place single layer of cookie sheet. cover with foil. bake at 350of. for 15 minutes. serve hot.

bamboo skewers soaked in water, beef tenderloin, soy sauce, white sugar, mirin (or sweet white wine if it s not available), salt, scallions, green tops cut into 2-inch lengths, red or yellow bell pepper cut into matchsticks, sized jicama , cut into matchsticks, sesame oil

vegetable oil, olive oil, bourbon, soy sauce, dry red wine, lemon juice, blackening seasoning, garlic, minced, coarse-grain dijon-style mustard, worcestershire sauce, parsley, chopped, dried rosemary leaves, crushed, pepper, top sirloin steaks, boneless (beef loin, top sirloin butt steaks, center-cut, boneless), vermouth, olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, minced, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, pepper, mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch, chives, chopped

beef stew topped with black pepper biscuit crust ingredients, beef for stew, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, canola oil, yellow onions, coarsely chopped, carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths, stalks celery, coarsely chopped, garlic, minced, beef stock - recipe below, dry red wine (optional), bouquet garni : 3 rosemary sprigs, 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 3 to 4 peppercorns, ingredients for biscuit crust, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, heaping tbsp cracked pepper, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, whole milk, unsalted butter, melted, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional), preheat the oven to 350of., beef cubes dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper., in a large dutch oven or flameproof casserole, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat. sear the beef cubes on all sides until nicely browned. don tsp move the meat too much in the pot; let it sear so that it develops a nice browned crust. transfer the beef cubes to a plate. pour off the oil from the pot., return the pot to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. add the garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes., add the stock and wine and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. return meat and any accumulated juices to the pot., make a bouquet garni by tying the rosemary and parsley sprigs, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth. put the bouquet garni in the pot., cover the pot and braise in the oven for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until tender, stirring the stew several times., meanwhile , make the biscuit crust: in a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, cracked pepper, and salt together. using your fingertips, a fork, or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs., add the milk all at once and stir just until the dough comes together in a mass., turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8 to 10 times, or just until cohesive. using a rolling pin or your hands, roll or pat the dough into a circle or oval about 1/4 inch thick., stew from the oven , uncover, and lay the dough on top. it will not fit perfectly or seal tightly. this is a rough topping. brush the dough with the melted butter., return the stew to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown., serve, remove the crust from the pan and set aside. serve the stew with the vegetables. cut the crust into pieces and top the meat with the crust. ladle sauce from the stew over the crust, meat, and vegetables. garnish with minced parsley, if desired., variation, serve in 6 individual onion soup crocks or similarly sized ovenproof dishes, put the meat into the crocks with the vegetables and sauce from the stew. increase the oven temperature to 425of., make the biscuit dough and roll it into a round about 1/2 inch thick. cut the dough into 6 rounds large enough to overlap the bowls by about 1/2 inch. lay the rounds over the crocks and crimp the edges to seal. brush with melted butter and set the crocks on a baking sheet. bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown.

fresh poblano (also called pasilla) chilies (9 oz. total), boned, fat-trimmed top round or top sirloin beef (about 1 in. thick), salt, pepper

premium classic yellow cake mix, water, oil, eggs, vanilla ice cream, softened, bananas, sliced, maraschino cherries, with stems, pineapple topping, hot fudge topping

olive oil, dijon mustard, bourbon whiskey , such as maker s mark, soy sauce, ancho chile puree, red wine vinegar, light brown sugar, red onion, coarsely chopped, garlic, chopped, coarsely ground black pepper, thick) top round or top sirloin steak , 2 to 3 lb, salt, cape gooseberries, sliced in half, red onion, grilled and thinly sliced, red pepper, grilled, peeled and chopped, yellow pepper, grilled, peeled and chopped, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, chopped cilantro, salt and freshly ground pepper

boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed, essence , recipe follows, vegetable oil, chopped yellow onions, chopped red bell peppers, minced jalapeno peppers, minced garlic, ground cumin, bay leaf, salt, cayenne, corn kernels, chopped tomatoes and their juices, chicken stock, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, cornbread topping , recipe follows, grated cheddar cheese, for topping, chopped green onions, garnish, chipotle crema , recipe follows

into a 9x9 casserole , place, whole, fire-roasted green chiles (drained , and split open), spread over chiles, grated cheese (i like a cheddar/jack blend), beat together, eggs, flour, evaporated milk, pour egg-milk mixture over cheese mixture ., add on top, whole kernel corn (drained ), make topping by mixing, dry jiffy cornbread mix, butter, softened, egg

chocolate wafers, frozen whipped desert topping, thawed, colored candies, your choice .

boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed, vegetable oil, chopped yellow onions, chopped red bell peppers, minced jalapeno peppers, minced garlic, ground cumin, bay leaf, salt, cayenne, corn kernels, chopped tomatoes and their juices, chicken stock, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, cornbread topping , recipe follows, grated cheddar cheese, for topping, chopped green onions, garnish, chipotle crema , recipe follows