62 ways salad Recipes

cucumbers, peeled, seeded , cut the long way and sliced, salt, tomatoes, cut into large dice, sweet onion, diced, lemon juice, cider vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, sugar, dill weed, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt , if needed, crumbled feta cheese (optional)

zucchini, green tomatoes, chopped mushroom, chopped onion, fine chopped garlic, fine chopped hot pepper, italian salad dressing, seasoning salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, shredded cheese, corn tortillas or 1 -2 large flour tortilla

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

hard-boiled eggs, grated onion, minced celery, minced red bell peppers, miracle whip, yellow mustard, garlic powder, seasoning salt, dried parsley, dried dill, pepper, minced green olives (optional)

red potatoes, hard boiled eggs, chopped, a 7 oz jar green olives, chopped, green onions, sliced, a small white onion, grated, mayo, plain yogurt, mustard, dill, garlic powder, paprika , plus more for garnish, salt and pepper to taste

fresh ginger root, star anise pod (optional), skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper, paprika, honey, diced celery, diced apples, diced red onion, chopped raisins, chopped walnuts, minced fresh ginger root

chicken breasts, olive oil, salt and pepper, diced celery, chopped scallions, bacon, cooked, mayonnaise, sour cream, tarragon or 1 tbsp fresh, lettuce leaves, tomato, sliced, bread slices, of course

broccoli florets, onion, chopped, bacon bits, dried cranberries, flax seed, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar

beef, ground, onion, minced, salt , to taste, freshly ground pepper, dry breadcrumbs, egg, worcestershire sauce, dill pickles or pickle relish, catsup, onions or tomato, slices, cheddar cheese , slices, prepared mustard, horseradish, onion, finely chopped, american cheese, american cheese or 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, yellow or dijon, mayonnaise or 2 tbsp salad dressing, salt, canned mild green chilies, chopped, green chili, to taste (whatever you prefer ) (optional), jalapeno, to taste (if you like ) (optional)

peas, drained, diced american cheese or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, diced onion, pimientos, cut into small pieces, diced hard-boiled eggs, hard-boiled eggs , quartered long way (to garnish), miracle whip (increase as necessary), salt , to taste, paprika

how to: use your favorite way to cook , steam etc, potatoes as desired, oil as desired , i use olive, vinegar ( i like white or red wine, herbs ( esp parsley, basil , dill ), salt and pepper to taste, splenda for sweetness

mayonnaise (or whatever your choice of ), dried ancho chile powder, fresh lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, salt, fresh ground black pepper, cooked shrimp , each shrimp cut into 3 pieces (21 to 24 shrimp per lb), diced celery, diced red onion, red chili mayonnaise (or more ), salt, fresh ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, ciabatta rolls , sliced 3/4 of the way through or 8 hamburger buns, unsalted butter, softened, blue corn chips or parmesan pita chips, crumbled, avocado, slices (for garnish )

turkey bacon , for the kids, mesclun salad dressed with vinaigrette, for the adults, quality whole wheat bread, peanut butter , for kids, plumped up raisins , dried cranberries or sliced bananas, for kids, fresh mozzarella , for adults, anchovies , capers and torn basil, for adults, eggs, lightly beaten, butter, olive oil, garlic

snickers candy bars, chopped into bite sized pieces, milky way bars, chopped into bite size pieces, bananas, sliced, apples, cut up, cool whip, cream cheese, softened, marshmallow cream (or 1 small package of miniature marshmallows)

fresh whole porcini mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, washed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

did you know that if you want to add vegetables to the soup you are making, they will taste so much better if you saute them first in a little butter. even though it s a little bit more work, it s worth the extra effort., what happens when you boil the soup too long the soup ends up losing its color ., i burned my soup once. have you ever done that here s a great tip to fix that. take the liquid part of your soup and pour it into a new, clean pan. then, add these ingredients: mustard, curry powder, chutney, or your 1 other of your favorite flavors. quantities are always to taste and you ll be amazed at how this tip really works, my all time favorite soup tips. every made soup that was too salty tasting all you need to do is place a raw potato into your soup pot and simmer it with the soup for about 15 minutes. not only does the potato slice absorb the extra salt, but as an added snack for the cook, it also absorbs all that flavor and becomes a fantastic taste treat, need your soup to be thicker - just sprinkle a little bit of instant mashed potato and stir in to thicken the soup. carefully continue adding the instant potatoes until you get the consistency that makes you happy., in a hurry and need to use canned broth instead of homemade give it a little extra flavor by taking your leftover chicken or meat bones and simmering it in the broth. simmer for about 15 minutes. then, strain the liquid and use the newly-flavored broth for your soup. this is a fantastic way to spice up the tinny flavor of canned broth and make it taste like its homemade., guess what a great resource a grocery store is for ready -to-use ingredients! simply make a visit to the salad bar (most large grocery chains have them now,) and gather up some of the pre-cut vegetables, cooked shrimp, and chicken or meat. how easy is that, if you have any leftovers of the pasta you cooked the night before , or even meat and vegetables - use them for instant nutritious substance for your soup. if your left over vegetables have already been cooked, simply puree them and use it as a thickener. deeeelish

crabmeat, green onions, thinly sliced, tomato , diced quite finely, lebanese cucumber, peeled, finely diced, lime , zest of, lime , juice of, salt & freshly ground black pepper, mayonnaise, drops hot sauce, shredded lettuce, to serve