989 way galaxy 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

deep cast iron skillet, boiler/fryer cut into pieces or your favourite pieces ie. leg and thigh etc., egg, water, tobasco or any other hot sauce, flour, cornmeal, finely ground, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oil for frying or shortening, make certain that you have enough oil to cover the chicken half way, in the skillet.

butter, softened, mayonnaise, garlic paste, chopped fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper, hoagie rolls , split lengthwise, grated parmesan cheese for topping

halibut, white wine, ground white pepper, butter, chopped button mushrooms, minced onion, minced red bell pepper, butter, all-purpose flour, evaporated milk, salt, ground white pepper, crabmeat, flaked, shredded monterey jack cheese

eggs, all-purpose flour, milk, baking powder, vegetable oil, ripe bananas, mashed, ripe banana, sliced, maple syrup, warmed - or to taste

red potatoes, cubed, cheesy smoked sausage ring, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, eggs, beaten

pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie, egg, beaten, sliced peeled peaches, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, white sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, butter

philadelphia cream cheese, softened, cold milk, jell-o vanilla flavor instant pudding, thawed cool whip whipped topping, nilla wafers, coarsely broken, sliced fresh strawberries, strawberry ice cream topping

ice cubes, cold water, vanilla-flavored vodka, white creme de cacao, irish cream liqueur, chocolate syrup

whole turkey, butter, divided, warm water, chicken bouillon, dried parsley, dried minced onion, seasoning salt

water, uncooked arborio rice, green bell peppers, halved and seeded, olive oil, green onions, thinly sliced, dried basil, salt, ground black pepper, tomato, diced, crumbled feta cheese

pork shoulder, chopped onion, garlic, minced, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, ground black pepper, ketchup, worcestershire sauce

whole turkey, butter, warm water, chicken bouillon, dried parsley, dried minced onion, seasoning salt

beefy cabbage soup, ground beef (can use ground turkey), whole onion (diced ), cubes beef bullion, head cabbage ( cut in half long way and then cut in quarters and slice a cross ), diced tomatoes (can use tomato juice) i have used stewed tomatoes or tomato juice (or a combination of all) ( i have thought about v -8 juice), kidney beans, drained (optional can use less if you like ), salt/pepper to taste (white pepper is an option)

bunuelos (mexican fritters), bunuelos may be served sprinkled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture or with warmed honey. another favorite way is to serve them drizzled with a brown sugar syrup flavored with a stick of cinnamon., all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, beaten eggs, milk, melted butter, vegetable oil for frying, cinnamon-sugar mixture, brown sugar syrup, powdered sugar for sprinkling (optional), whisk flour , sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl; set aside., in a small bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. stir egg/milk mixture into flour mixture; add the melted butter and mix well. (dough should be easy to handle, if too stiff add 1 to 2 tbsp more milk; be careful not to make dough sticky.), turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until very smooth., divide into 18 to 24 pieces. shape into balls; cover with a cloth and let stand for 20 minutes., roll each ball on a lightly floured surface into 4 to 6-inch rounds. let the rounds stand for 5 minutes., in large, deep skillet , heat about 2-inches of oil over medium-high heat or to 375*f (190*cup). fry dough, 1 or two pieces at a time, until puffed and golden on both side. drain well on paper toweling. sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture or drizzle with brown sugar syrup and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar, if desired. serve warm., makes about 1 1/2 to 2 dozen ., cinnamon-sugar mixture : combine 2 tsp ground cinnamon with 1/3 cup sugar. sprinkle mixture over hot bunuelos., brown sugar syrup : in a small saucepan, combine 2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp light corn syrup and 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick. bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. cool to room temperature. drizzle over hot bunuelos and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar

milk (i use 1%), sugar, cooked rice (a great way to use leftover rice! we use jasmine rice), vanilla, custard powder

yellow cake mix (regular size), milky way candy bars, divided, sweetened condensed milk, milky way ice cream topping

water, granular sucrolose sweetener (such as splenda ), cornstarch, blueberries, mashed, lemon juice, half-and-half, milk, granular sucralose sweetener (such as splenda ), sugar-free french vanilla liquid coffee creamer, fat-free , sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix, vanilla extract