1982 better market 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

better than fries, cut potatoes almost all the way through , drizzle olive oil, butter, salt & pepper over top & bake 425f for about 40 minutes., i have made these many times... using flavored cream cheese. great hit with all .

ground mild italian sausage, russet potatoes, thinly sliced or peeled and diced, crushed red pepper flakes, olive oil, white onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, real bacon pieces, water, divided, better than bouillon chicken base, fresh kale, stemmed and torn, heavy cream, salt and pepper, shredded pecorino romano cheese (optional) or parmesan cheese (optional)

plain white cornmeal, bakery pizza dough, quick tomato sauce, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, mild italian sausage, cooked and crumbled, market roasted vegetables

unsalted butter (2 sticks), sugar, flour, egg yolks, sugar, flour, milk, pure vanilla extract, unsalted butter, cream cheese, very soft, sugar, pure vanilla extract, lemon juice, cream, cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, drained, caramel sauce or 1 can chocolate syrup (optional), semisweet chocolate (2 sq), unsalted butter or 2 tbsp margarine, vanilla extract

blue curacao, coconut flavored rum, vodka, grenadine syrup, champagne

market pantry multigrain bread, whole (2-3/5 dia) tomatoes, red, ripe, light dressing, leaf(10 g) lettuce , looseleaf

white vinegar, sliced red onion, canned black beans, rinsed and drained, ground cumin, fat-free mayonnaise, chopped canned chipotle chile with sauce, fresh lime juice, whole-grain bread, crumbled reduced-fat feta, avocado, thinly sliced, fresh cilantro, chopped, tomato , cut into 8 slices

onion, minced, scallion, minced, celery, minced, carrot, minced, green bell pepper, minced, red bell pepper, minced, minced garlic, unsalted butter, salt, cayenne pepper, white pepper, ground cumin, nutmeg, half-and-half, ketchup, eggs, beaten, dry breadcrumbs, lean ground beef, sweet italian sausage, casings removed

potato, diced 1/2 inch, celery, diced 1/2 inch, onion, diced 1/2 inch, leek, diced 1/2 inch, green pepper, diced 1/2 inch, chopped clam (canned or fresh ), fresh coarse ground black pepper, salt, whole thyme, bay leaves, tabasco sauce, sherry wine (optional), water, clam juice, butter, melted, flour, half-and-half

frozen spinach (cooked and drained ), cream cheese, softened (this is approx. amount), chopped onion, approx, minced garlic, approx, fresh parmesan cheese, approx, monterey jack cheese , approx. (add or subtract ingredient amounts to your taste)

pizza dough, your favorite recipe, your favorite pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni (the bigger ones work better), canadian bacon, crumbled cooked bacon, ground sausage, garlic flakes or 1 garlic clove

frozen tater tots, condensed cream of mushroom soup, condensed cream of chicken soup, green beans , any kind. fresh is better of course, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, seasoning salt, ground beef, cheddar cheese, grated, milk

make better boxed cake mixes , stir the following ingredients, into a dry cake mix ., flour, sugar, baking powder, prepare as directed on cake mix package but also add, water, egg, vegetable oil, bake as package directs .

fresh tomatoes, steaks, about 1 1/2 lb total weight, assorted market-fresh herbs (basil, mint, sage, cilantro, chervil), garlic cloves, sherry vinegar or fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, chives finely chopped, kosher salt

boston market chicken, canola oil, honey, lime juice, paprika, chicken breast halves, washed and patted dry

better for bread white flour, better for bread wheat flour, almond flour (from bulk), wheat bran (from bulk), oat bran (from bulk), wheat germ (from bulk)

smoked gouda cheese, shredded, sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded, green onions, chopped, walnuts, chopped, vegetable oil, egg, creole mustard or 1 tbsp any coarse grainy brown mustard, white vinegar, fresh lemon juice, paprika, prepared yellow mustard, salt, tabasco sauce