4896 valley served inaugural luncheon Recipes

hawaiian island surfer, orange sherbet, pineapple juice, coconut cream, blend briefly with half a glassful of crushed ice in a wine goblet. garnish with fruit, and serve with straws., serve in: wine goblet, grenadine cocktail, part grenadine syrup, parts orange juice, parts pineapple juice, combine all ingredients with plenty of ice in a highball glass. stir, and serve., serve in: highball glass, grape flip, cl cold milk, cl red grape juice, egg yolk, raspberry syrup, shake or blend very well , serving ice cold in a burgundy glass. if you wish to garnish, use grapes., serve in: unknown, good morning to you my love, orange, lime, apple, orange juice, apple juice, whipping cream, ice, mix all ingredients in a mixer with ice. serve in a small bowl garnished with strawberries or grapes and a straw., serve in: unknown, golden nest, orange juice, cranberry juice, egg yolk, grenadine syrup, combine the juices , egg and grenadine in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes, and shake well. strain into an old-fashioned glass almost filled with ice cubes, and serve., serve in: old-fashioned glass, golden glow punch, orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, qt chilled apple juice, qt chilled ginger ale, lemon sherbet, ice, pour the concentrate and the apple juice into the punch bowl. stir the ginger ale into the bowl. spoon in sherbet or add an ice ring. serve immediately., serve in: punch bowl, elephant charger, orange juice, milk, ripe peach, very ripe banana, raspberries, scoops vanilla ice cream, peel and slice the peach , chop the banana; add to a blender. add orange juice, milk, raspberrries and ice cream, and blend well. pour into a collins glass, and serve., serve in: collins glass

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

all-purpose flour, fast rising yeast, sugar, salt, hidden valley original ranch dips mix, extra virgin olive oil, warm water (120f to 130f), hidden valley original ranch dressing, lemon zest, dozen shelled cooked shrimp (31-40 count ), extra virgin olive oil, dry parmesan cheese, hidden valley original ranch dips mix, shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh chives

sour cream, milk, tomato, diced, hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix, fresh chives (chopped ), lemon zest, garlic powder, jumbo eggs (grade a), raw spinach (rough cut), whole lobster (cooked , use meat from tail, front legs, and claws), raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, chopped ), swiss cheese, shredded, half-and-half cream, milk, red potatoes, shredded (avg size), hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix, fresh garlic cloves, minced, sumac, salt, lemon zest, pepper, unsalted butter, coconut oil, parmesan cheese (sartori sarvecchio, finely shredded), chives (finely chopped )

skinless catfish fillets, cut up large bite-sized or 3 lbs fillets, flour, seasoned dry bread crumb, cornmeal, hidden valley original ranch dips mix, salt, cayenne pepper, fresh cracked black pepper, buttermilk, sriracha sauce , can sub favorite hot sauce, heavy mayonnaise, greek yogurt, chopped pickled jalapeno pepper , to taste, hidden valley original ranch dip mix, fresh squeezed lemon juice, minced shallot, minced fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley, peanut oil (for frying , about 1 quart), lemons, cut into wedges

shredded lettuce, tortilla chips, crushed, cubed cooked chicken, canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained, ranch dressing , hidden valley original ranch homestyle thick and creamy dressing, shredded cheese, tomatoes and olive, for garnish

red potatoes, unpeeled, diced, bacon, cooked and crumbled, hidden valley original ranch dips mix, snipped fresh chives, greek yogurt (*or as needed for thick, creamy consistency), grated fresh garlic, shallots, peeled and sliced into 6-8 rings each, partially seperate, melted butter, seasoned dry bread crumb, grated parmesan cheese (canned kind ok to use), thick-cut rib eye steak, hidden valley original ranch dips mix, melted butter, butter flavored crackers (i used ritz), fresh spinach leaves, blue cheese, crumbles, sea salt, fresh cracked black pepper, sriracha sauce (optional)

hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, chili powder, coarse sea salt, cracked black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried mexican oregano (or regular), cayenne pepper, frozen raw shrimp (thawed ), ground pork, black beans (rinsed & drained ), shallots, minced, garlic cloves, minced, red bell pepper, diced, yellow bell pepper, diced, poblano pepper, diced, frozen corn kernels (no need to thaw), fresh lime juice, divided (about 2-3 limes), vegetable oil, divided, shredded monterey jack cheese (or 1 cup each) or 2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese (or 1 cup each), masa harina, hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix (2 packets), ground cumin, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (depending on how spicy you like), water, vegetable oil, for brushing

pecan shortbread cookies, broken into pieces, nature valley pecan crunch granola bars (nature valley brand, 2 pouches from 8.9 oz box, crushed, 3/4 cup), butter, melted, cream cheese (from 8-oz package, softened ), powdered sugar, milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled, coconut pecan frosting (pillsbury creamy supreme recommended), cream cheese (from 8-oz package, softened ), milk, reserved whipped topping, milk chocolate candy bars or 1 1/2 oz special dark chocolate, chopped

ground pork (i used extra lean), red potatoes, mashed (i used 1 cup beef stock and 1/2 packet of hidden valley original ranch dip mix to do the mashing), yellow onion, diced, plain greek yogurt, hidden valley original ranch dips mix, black pepper, frozen corn, frozen peas, fresh spinach, frozen pizza dough, thawed and cut into 1 inch pieces

butter, diced onions, grated carrot, minced garlic, flour, concentrated fish stock, chowder fish fillets (such as 2 lbs. cod, 1 lb. monkfish, and 1 lb. cusk), light cream, grated monterey jack cheese, salt, fresh ground black pepper

maine lobsters, sea scallops, shrimp, peeled, cleaned and tail removed , aprox. 2 lbs, black cod, carrot, diced small, celery, diced small, leek, diced small, potato, diced small, kosher salt, white pepper or 1 tsp black pepper, ground nutmeg, heavy cream, dry vermouth (can be made without), puff pastry sheets, cut into 10 5-inch rounds

red potatoes , medium sized, cut into 1-inch dice with skin on, prepared horseradish, whole grain dijon mustard, butter, heavy cream, kosher salt, white pepper, chives, water, micro greens , available in specialty markets, olive oil

red potatoes , larger ones quartered, brussels sprouts, halved, baby carrots, olive oil, hidden valley original ranch dips mix, hidden valley original ranch dressing, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, greek yogurt, dried rosemary, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, olive oil, fresh spinach, red bell peppers, seeded, deveined, sliced into 1/4 inch rings, flour, hidden valley original ranch dips mix, cayenne pepper, eggs, water, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, canola oil

hidden valley ranch dressing mix (set aside 1tsp.), greek yogurt, milk, grated cheddar cheese, cornstarch, macaroni noodles, bacon, saltine crackers, hidden valley ranch dressing mix, light olive oil, rough chopped chives (fresh preferred ), rough chopped basil

green beans, canned and drained, red potatoes, unpeeled and cut into bite-size pieces (about 3/4 inch), baby carrots, onion, quartered and then cut in half, hidden valley original ranch dressing mix, sugar, salt, black pepper, mushroom soup, canned and undiluted, water, boneless skinless chicken breasts , totaling 4 pieces, grated parmesan cheese, hidden valley original ranch dressing mix, poultry seasoning, sugar, black pepper, bacon, cut in half, bacon

elbow macaroni, butter, diced shallot, flour, whole milk, hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix, shredded cheddar cheese, butter, hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese

all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, dry unseasoned bread crumbs, hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix, baking soda, eggs, separated, buttermilk, melted butter, chopped fresh chives, shredded cooked chicken, chopped roasted red pepper, canola oil, mayonnaise, greek yogurt, hidden valley original ranch dressing mix, grated parmesan cheese, dijon mustard