75 very serving 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

butter, onion, chopped very very finely, green pepper, chopped very very finely (must be green), white fish fillets, cut into chunks, shrimp, chopped (shrimp), coconut cream, grated, scotch bonnet chili sauce, egg yolk, mixed with, cornflour (cornstarch), chopped coriander (cilantro), salt, pepper, lime, quartered, to serve (i think this is essential)

generous wedge brie cheese (sometimes, i buy those very small rounds of brie or camembert and serve 1 or half per person) or camembert cheese, for each person you re planning to serve (sometimes, i buy those very small rounds of brie or camembert and serve 1 or half per person), milk, flour, egg (or 2 or 3 - again depending on how many people you re serving this to), plain breadcrumbs, butter, lettuce leaf , chiffonade (lettuce cut in thin, strips to make an attractive plating), fruit chutney or preserves, crusty bread

cooking time does not include freezing time ..., egg yolks, fresh coffee (finely ground ), soft brown sugar (light ), milk, approx 185ml) very hot water, note, you can use egg whites to make meringue shells to serve up the ice cream on top of....and with that thought, i will share with everyone how to make those...recipe to be posted soon.

hard-boiled eggs, very finely chopped, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, sweet onion, very finely chopped, cream cheese, sour cream, black caviar, crackers, to serve

extra large egg (egg white only), cornstarch, soy sauce, boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1-inch bite size pieces (i use a mix of thighs and breasts), sesame oil (to saute the chicken), peanut oil , to saute the chicken (vegetable or canola oil will work fine, do not use olive oil), unsalted whole cashews, peanut oil (vegetable or canola oil will work fine, do not use olive oil), soy sauce, chicken broth, sherry wine (do not use cooking sherry or cream sherry, just use a cook dry sherry), sugar, red pepper, very very thin sliced in 1-2-inch pieces, diced scallion, white and green parts, crushed red pepper flakes, rice (use your favorite, i serve about 1 cup per person, you can make more if you like ), water chestnuts, cut in thin strips

fresh ground pork , not too lean, light soy sauce, salt, shaoxing rice wine, sesame oil, cabbage, very finely chopped, chopped fresh gingerroot, chopped scallions, white pepper, wonton skins, about, 2 3/4 inches in diameter, all-purpose flour , for dusting, chili or soy dipping sauce, to serve

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.

lamb shoulder, 12 to 15 lb, bone out, rosemary, salt and black pepper, to taste, all-purpose flour, chile powder, ground cumin, canola oil, to cook, garlic , smashed, ginger, minced, onions, large dice, carrots, peeled, large dice, ribs celery, large dice, bay leaves, red wine, soaked chickpeas, drained, honey, naturally brewed soy sauce, water, to cook, harissa, to serve on the side, jasmati rice , rinsed 3 times until water runs clear, water to cook, fresh mint, washed and leaves picked, honey, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, on a very large platter , make a large ring of rice. drizzle the mint puree on the rice. place lamb and vegetables in the middle. pull out the rosemary 1/3 out to resemble a small crown. serve family style with harissa on the side., wine suggestion : brokenwood shiraz 1998

black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, clarified butter (ghee), crushed, dried neem ( curry) leaves, onion, diced, minced garlic, turmeric, cilantro, leaves roughly chopped, serrano chile, seeded, stemmed, and very finely diced, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, russet potatoes, peeled, vegetable oil, for frying, mint and cilantro chutney, to serve, recipe follows, yogurt sauce, to serve , recipe follows

canola oil, plain white flour, caster sugar, eggs (at room temperature ), fresh milk, vanilla extract, very ripe bananas, thickly sliced (each should yield approx 5 1-inch-thick rounds), maple syrup, to serve, thickened cream, to serve (optional)

cooked, cooled, and drained black-eyed peas, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, red onion, minced or very thinly sliced, jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced, southwest essence, minced fresh cilantro leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, homemade tortilla chips , for serving, or store bought tortilla or corn chips, white or yellow 6-inch corn tortillas, vegetable oil, for frying, salt or essence, for seasoning, recipe follows, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme

tomatillos husked and diced very small, chopped cilantro, chopped or to taste, salt and pepper, drops of lemon, panela cheese cubed (very mild flavor and it s not fattening), tortilla chips to serve .

cut-up cooked chicken, fresh seedless grapes, halved (optional), water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional), mandarin orange segments, drained (optional), walnuts (optional) or 1/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional), chutney, apricot preserves, mayonnaise, salt, curry powder, to taste (very mild as written , i use a mixture of 1/4 tsp. curry and 1/4 tsp. hot madras curry), mixed baby lettuce leaf, to serve, fresh snipped parsley , chervil or chives, to garnish

cooked peeled shrimp, red onion, peeled and very finely chopped, fresh dill, very finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, lemon , zest and juice, sour cream, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, soft white bread (or brioche), butter, diced, fish roe, to serve (optional)

unsalted butter, softened, swiss chard, cleaned and roughly chopped, sliced zucchini, sliced asparagus, corn kernels, button mushrooms, cleaned and quartered, skinless fillets of wild striped bass, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped parsley leaves, chopped tarragon leaves, shallots, very finely chopped, garlic clove, very finely chopped, dry white wine, lemon wedges, to serve

shrimp, peeled, tails removed & cooked (i used ex large, but large will work fine, use what is on sale, and take advantage of the seafood co), head napa cabbage, thin sliced (i used a mix of napa and romaine, but use what you enjoy best, the napa is just very good with this ), romaine lettuce hearts , rough chopped, cucumber , cut in half lengthwise and then very thin sliced in half moons (i happen to love , but depending on the size, use as much as you want), onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced (i prefer a vidalia or fl sweet onion), bean sprouts, rinsed and drained (but if available, 15 oz, or about 2 cups of fresh bean sprouts), red pepper , thin sliced in matchsticks (optional), water chestnuts, rinsed, drained and rough chopped, chow mein noodles (1 to 1 1/2 in the salad, and as much as you want as a garnish), kraft toasted asian sesame dressing , you can also serve more on the side if necessary and see the note below on dressing substitutes (lite or regular version), scallion, fine diced (optional), toasted sesame seeds (optional)

boneless pork loins, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, onions, very finely chopped, garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped, red fresno chile pepper, fresh rosemary sprigs, needles stripped and finely chopped, fresh thyme leaves, chopped, potatoes, halved, fennel seed or pollen, white wine or chicken stock, creamy mushrooms and kale, recipe follows, mixed mushrooms , wiped clean (recommended: shiitake, porcini, cremini), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped, chopped fresh thyme, very thinly sliced fresh sage leaves, bundle black kale , lacinato or dinosaur kale, washed, stripped and shredded or chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, marsala wine, cream, freshly grated pecorino cheese, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, extra-virgin olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic, chopped or sliced, tomatillos, peeled and chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, a handful fresh cilantro leaves, ground cumin , half a palmful, honey, chicken stock, cooked pork, finely chopped, limes, chicken stock, milk, quick cooking polenta, shredded manchego cheese, suggestion: serve with the cheesy polenta or warm tortillas, chips for dipping, wrapping or dunking.