5963 venezuelan hallacas also served colombia Recipes

all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, golden brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, old fashioned oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, coarsely chopped fresh cranberries (can also use dried cherries) or 1/4-1/2 cup frozen cranberries (can also use dried cherries) or 1/4-1/2 cup dried cranberries (can also use dried cherries), milk chocolate (for drizzling ) or 2 oz white chocolate, chopped (for drizzling)

quinoa (may substitute couscous), dried cranberries (also try dried blueberries, or dried cherries, or a combination), frozen green beans , defrosted (may use fresh), almonds, chopped (may also use pecans, walnuts, or a combination), green onion, sliced, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper

extra virgin olive oil, carrots, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, onions, chopped, flank steaks, bay leaf, red bell peppers, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, tomato, drained and hand-crushed, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, cooked black beans , as an accompaniment, cooked white rice, cilantro leaf, for garnish, queso fresco, for garnish

chopped onions, chopped red bell pepper (1 small), chopped seeded jalapeno peppers, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced, chopped peeled avocados (about 2), chopped seeded plum tomatoes (about 1 lb), chopped fresh cilantro, hot pepper sauce

diced cooked chicken (good also ) or 2 cups seafood (good also) or 2 cups ham (good also), uncooked couscous, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, dried parsley flakes, salt and pepper, sugar , to taste, garlic powder or 1/8 tsp fresh minced garlic, to taste, chopped red bell peppers, chopped peeled cucumbers, chopped onion (red onion is best, but white may be used), currants, sweet whole kernel corn, drained (can use frozen , or left-over cut off kernels from grilled corn on the cob)

ground turkey or beef, ground pork, spanish onion, finely chopped, celery rib, finely chopped, carrot, shredded, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, whole tomatoes with basil, undrained, tomato puree, bay leaf, salt, sliced baby portobello mushrooms, butter, cubed, olive oil, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper, shredded parmesan cheese, no-cook lasagna noodles, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese

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

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

arame, water (preferably filtered), quinoa ** (1 3/4 oz), kombu* (kelp ), onion , cut into 3/4-inch pieces, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, firm tofu , cut crosswise into 6 slices and each slice quartered, carrot , halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems discarded and caps thinly sliced, white miso*** (also called shiro miso; not sweet , preferably white rice and soy miso), very thinly sliced bok choy or napa cabbage, tamari**** (wheat-free sauce from refined soy ), or to taste, scallion, thinly sliced, dulse flakes

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cornstarch, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper, egg, beaten with, water, cornmeal, butter, ripe avocado, peeled and sliced (can use 2 small avocados if desired), shredded monterey jack cheese (marble or gouda cheese works fine also) or 2 cups any other mild cheese (marble or gouda cheese works fine also), sour cream, for garnish, chopped green onion, for garnish

vegetable stock or 4 cups vegetarian chicken stock, stewed tomatoes (can also use fresh-i usually 1 can along with chopped fresh tomatoes) or 2 (14 1/2 oz) cans diced tomatoes (can also use fresh-i usually 1 can along with chopped fresh tomatoes), potato, cubed, onion, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, carrots, chopped, cabbage, finely chopped, kidney beans (i use fresh often also), fresh corn kernels (or canned will work), zucchini, sliced, pasta, uncooked (your choice of favorite style pasta. i usually use spirals or penne, but really it depends mostly on), salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

ripe tomato, ripe avocado, garlic cloves, olive oil, vinegar, fresh hot pepper, finely chopped with the seeds removed, salt, black pepper, cold hard-boiled egg, finely chopped, chopped parsley, chopped fresh cilantro

frozen italian vegetables (approx. wt), chopped onion, garlic cloves (minced ), olive oil, alfredo sauce (or equivalent from refrigerator section or homemade), chunky tomato sauce (any flavor ), tomato paste, dried oregano or 2 tsp italian seasoning, ground pepper, dried parsley, eggs, ricotta cheese (also can use half and half mix of ricotta and tofu) or 12 oz crumbled drained medium firm tofu (also can use half and half mix of ricotta and tofu), cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated provolone cheese or 1 cup mixed italian cheese blend, grated parmesan cheese

rye bread (large thick slices), garlic cloves, halved, feta cheese, thinly sliced (or crumbled ), chopped fresh chives or 2 tbsp green onions, sliced monterey jack cheese (a mild white melting cheese, may also be shredded) or 1 medium asiago cheese (a mild white melting cheese, may also be shredded) or 1 medium chaume cheese (a mild white melting cheese, may also be shredded)

avocados, peeled and seeded, tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped (optional), onion, finely chopped (can use green onion if you prefer), hot chili peppers, finely chopped (or 2-3 tsp. hot sauce to taste), garlic cloves, minced, fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley), salt and pepper, olive oil (can reduce the oil or leave out to your liking), vinegar , to taste (or lemon juice)

sugar, eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, low-fat milk, vanilla

evaporated milk, egg yolks, sugar, coco lopez (cream of coconut), cornstarch, ladyfingers or 1/4 lb sponge cakes or 1 lb poundcake, brandy or 4 tbsp rum, sugar, cold water, frozen coconut, thawed, ground cinnamon (for garnish ), egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar, vanilla extract

ears fresh corn, masa harina, kosher salt, canola oil, venezuelan cheese, sliced ( queso blanco, mozzarella, or feta can be substituted)