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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

cooked riced (warm and set aside ready for serving when the time comes), fresh chicken and shrimp broth (the how to s are below), cut up cooked breast of chicken, sweet italian sausages - sliced thin, hot italian sausages - sliced thin, more of sweet or hot suprasatta sausage (thinly sliced and cut into fourths) (found in your italian deli s - you can have them slice it or do it yourself at home, just make sure if there is a skin - it s been removed), bacon (thick sliced is best ), shrimp per person de-veined but with tails and shells still on, onion or more, diced, big red sweet pepper, diced, green sweet peppers, diced, diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can), tomato paste (6 oz can), shakes of red chili flakes, several shakes each of tabasco & franks hot sauce, good red wine, better than bouillon beef flavor - it is a thick paste and basis for broths - found in the soup section of your grocery stores - and comes in a variety of flavors., water (only if you are not using the homemade broth), salt, more of fresh ground pepper, all purpose flour, bacon and sausage fat, more cloves of garlic - freshly minced, scallions minced, all spice (whole seed pods - preferred), more cumin, more of old bay seasonings, freshly chopped parsley, bay leafs, worcestershire sauce, chili powder, basil, fresh cilantro sprigs as garnish (optional)

idahoan roasted garlic flavored mashed potatoes, dry, carton reduced sodium chicken broth, prepared mashed pumpkin, curry powder, or more to taste, sea salt, or more to taste, ground nutmeg, or more to taste, ground black pepper, or more to taste, heavy cream

broccoli cole slaw, low-fat creamy tomato soup or canned crushed tomatoes, chopped garlic, or more to taste, onion powder, or more to taste, salt and black pepper, or more to taste, red pepper flakes, or more to taste, reduced-fat parmesan-style grated topping

lean ground beef, white onion, peeled and diced, ground black pepper, more to taste, dry oregano, more to taste, dry basil, more to taste, seasoning salt, onion soup mix, water, more to desired consistency, tomato sauce, soy sauce, diced tomatoes, undrained, corn, drained, celery, sliced, celery leaves, coarsely chopped, fresh carrot, sliced, white potato, peeled and cut into small cubes, garlic salt , to taste, shredded parmesan cheese, to serve, sour cream, to serve

ground pork, salt, dried parsley, rubbed sage (or more ), fresh coarse ground black pepper, dried thyme (or more ), crushed red pepper flakes (optional), coriander, msg (such as accent flavor enhancer), ground pork, salt, cayenne pepper (or more ), rubbed sage, fresh coarse ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (or more ), coriander, msg (such as accent), ground pork, maple syrup, salt, msg (such as accent), coriander

dry breadcrumbs (use only dry , fresh will not stick), parmesan cheese, minced fresh parsley (or to taste) or 1 -2 tsp dried parsley (or to taste), garlic powder, salt and pepper (can use seasoning if desired), butter (melted in the microwave with the garlic), fresh lemon juice (can use more , do not use bottled, i use the juice of 1 whole lemon), minced fresh garlic clove (can use more or less ), boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to about half ), paprika (optional)

margarine (or more to taste, i like more ), white bread, sugar (or more to taste, i like more )

ground beef, minced fresh garlic, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional), taco seasoning mix (or to taste, can use chili powder in place of i use kittencal s ), salt and black pepper, black beans, rinsed and drained, whole kernel corn, drained, sour cream, salsa (medium or mild ), crushed plain tortilla chips, shredded mexican blend cheese (can use more or less cheese if desired) or 3 cups cheddar cheese (can use more or less cheese if desired), tomatoes, finely chopped, green onions, chopped

tuna, drained, celery, finely chopped, mayonnaise (more or less as desired), curry powder (more or less as desired), onions, minced (more or less as desired) or 1/4 tsp onion salt (if using this, taste before adding more salt), ground black pepper, salt

ground beef, chopped lettuce (more or less to your liking, i love lettuce and always add more), chopped tomato (more or less to your liking, i love tomatoes and always add more), cheddar cheese (more or less to your liking, i love cheese and always add more), chopped red onion, taco seasoning (i use el paso, but any will do), ranch style beans (you cant get these everywhere, so you can also use any brand of chilli beans), catalina dressing, doritos

warm water, sugar, dry yeast, milk, butter , cut into pieces, salt, white sugar, egg (room temperature , then slighty beaten), white flour (more if needed), soft butter (can use more butter, i always do, more is better, no substitutes please!), brown sugar , packed, cinnamon, raisins, can use more (optional), chopped pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts, can use more (optional), glaze , for the roll (see my kittencal s easy creamy white )

bacon, onion, tomato sauce (save cans), garlic powder (more or less to taste), onion powder (more or less to taste), oregano (more or less to taste), sweet basil (more or less to taste), spaghetti noodles

stalks celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, condensed vegetable broth, water, butter, flour, whipping cream, mixed pepper seasoning, mixed frozen shrimp (or more if desired) or 4 cups frozen scallops (or more if desired) or 4 cups frozen crab (or more if desired)

whole green chilies, green onions, sliced (can use more ), cheddar cheese, grated (or more if desired), monterey jack cheese, grated (or more if desired), eggs, milk or 4 cups half-and-half, flour, salt and pepper, favorite salsa (can use more )

reynolds wrap foil, tilapia fillets, cooked corn (cook corn on the cob, and slice corn from the cob ), chopped red bell pepper (you can add more, depending on your own preference), chopped onion (you can add more, depending on your own preference), chopped green pepper (you can add more, depending on your own preference), crumbled cooked bacon (you can add more, depending on your own preference), butter (less (or more ) or 2 tbsp margarine, depending on taste (less (or more), salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, lemon pepper (to taste )

unsalted butter , for the baking dish, olive oil, thick) slice pancetta, cut into small dice, garlic, finely chopped, all-purpose flour, whole milk , or more if needed, hot, egg yolks, lightly whisked, chopped fresh thyme leaves, cayenne pepper, grated asiago cheese, plus more for the top, grated irish white cheddar, plus more for the top, grated american cheddar , such as goot essa mountain valley, plus more for the top, grated aged fontina cheese, plus more for the top, freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for the top, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, elbow macaroni , cooked just under al dente, coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

peeled daikon radish, total) carrots, unseasoned rice wine vinegar, sugar, generous 1/4 tsp kosher salt, cilantro, washed and torn into small sprigs, (discarding larger stems), whole-wheat baguette , cut into 4 equal sections, each section then cut in half horizontally, sliced roast beef , preferably medium-rare, low-fat mayonnaise, or more to taste, thai chili paste , such as sriracha, or more to taste, freshly squeezed lime juice, or more to taste, fish sauce, or more to taste, garlic, minced, or more to taste