38 ultimate dipping Recipes

cream cheese, softened, mayonnaise, butter, softened, old bay seasoning, chopped green onions, minced bell peppers, white lump crabmeat, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, tomato, diced, tortilla chips , for serving, cooked chopped spinach, artichokes in water

mayonnaise, cream cheese, softened, artichoke hearts, drained, green onion, sliced, shredded parmesan cheese, divided

all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, butter, softened, brown sugar, whole eggs, vanilla, semisweet chocolate pieces, whipping cream, butter, granulated sugar, salt

cream cheese, no-bean chili (armor chili works the best but hormel chili does pretty good as well), shredded cheddar cheese, frito scoops

cooked crab meat, drained, cream cheese, softened, mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine, dijon mustard, sea salt, granulated garlic, old bay, louisiana hot sauce, lemon juice, romano or parmesan (shredded)

artichoke hearts in water , i used reese s, heart of palm in water , i used reese s, onion, chopped , i used a sweet onion, sun-dried tomato, chopped, mayonnaise , i used light hellmann s mayo, parmesan cheese, dry powder kind, swiss cheese, shredded, garlic powder, to taste-can use a clove of chopped fresh garlic, cracked black pepper , to taste, dry cheese keeps it from becoming to oily.

velveeta cheese , pasteurized prepared cheese product cut into 1/2-inch cubes, ro*tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

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

sour cream, dill, onion, minced, parsley, pitted black olives, drained and chopped, mayonnaise, seasoning salt, pumpernickel bread , loaf, pumpernickel bread , loaf

creamy caesar salad dressing , jar marie s all natural brand found in the refrigerated section, crumbled blue cheese , i prefer treasure cave brand, milk , used to thin the dressing, real hellmann s mayonnaise, lite works , used to stretch the amount of dressing (optional), pepper , as needed

refried beans (16 oz.), taco seasoning mix, sour cream, thick n chunky salsa, lettuce shredded, mexican style shredded cheese, green onions sliced, wheat thins

water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped, mozzarella cheese, shredded, cream cheese, softened, parmesan cheese, grated, mayonnaise, dried parsley, garlic cloves, minced, hot sauce (optional)

butter, cream cheese, chopped clams, shrimp, crabmeat, garlic, hot sauce (optional)

butter, green onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, heavy whipping cream, quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped, cream cheese, softened, diced water chestnuts, drained, chopped ham, shredded parmesan cheese, minced pickled jalapeno pepper slices or 1 fresh jalapeno, minced, salt, pepper, fresh lump crabmeat, drained, shredded sharp cheddar cheese

vaelveeta pasteurized prepared cheese product cut into 1/2 inche cubes, ro*tel diced tomatoe &green chiles undrained

cream cheese, refried beans, premade guacamole, chunky salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, diced fresh tomato, sliced black olives (rinsed and drained )