145 dip served 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

ground pork (mince), ginger (finely grated ), chili (red long seeded finely chopped ), cracked black pepper, sesame seeds, fish sauce, coriander (leaves finely chopped ), peanut oil, chili sauce (dipping recipe below to serve ), lime wedge (to serve ), chili (small red seeded and thinly sliced ), fish sauce, lime juice, caster sugar

olive oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, sage, chopped rosemary, cannellini beans, drained, water (instead i would use lemon juice), cayenne pepper, pita chips for serving. (homemade is delicious...cut pita in half , brush on olive oil, salt, garlic salt any flavor you wish and broil for a few seconds), heat 1/4 cup olive oil until simmering ., add garlic , sage, rosemary and cook over moderately high heat, stirring until fragrant and garlic begins to brown(about 1 minute)., add beans and toss to coat., transfer to food processor., add the water (or lemon juice), cayenne and process to smooth puree., transfer dip to serving bowl., drizzle with remaining 2 oil., serve with chips ., yumm

green olives, pitted and rinsed, tahini, fresh cilantro, chopped, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, crushed, cayenne, tomato, finely chopped to serve, olive oil, to serve

cream cheese, softened, sour cream, chili powder, ground cumin, ground red pepper or 1/8 tsp chili pepper flakes, salsa, lettuce, shredded (if desired) (optional), monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded, cheddar cheese, shredded, plum tomato, diced, green onion, chopped, black olives, sliced ripe, tortilla chips , to serve along side

spinach artichoke dip, marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, and finely chopped, mayonnaise, freshly grated parmesan cheese, coarsely grated monterey jack cheese, garlic, minced, combine artichoke hearts , spinach, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, 1 cup monterey jack cheese and garlic. bake in 2cup small baking dish, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese. great prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, to serve later. bake dip 350 degrees about 15 minutes. put under broiler a few minutes, browns cheese serve dip warm with taco chips or crackers.

olive oil, leek (small, halved lengthways, thinly sliced), garlic cloves (minced ), peas (2 cups frozen ), chicken stock (1/3 cup salt reduced or gluten free), chickpeas (rinsed and drained ), black pepper (freshly ground to taste), mint (finely shredded to serve ), mint (fresh finely shredded ), lemon juice (freshly squeezed ), asparagus (woody ends trimmed, blanched, to serve), baby carrots (peeled to serve ), lebanese cucumbers (cut into long sticks to serve ), celery ribs (cut into long sticks to serve )

cream cheese, softened, sour cream, salt & freshly ground black pepper, blue cheese, crumbled, minced fresh onion, lemon juice, buttermilk, serve with crackers or chips or assorted fresh vegetable, dill weed, minced fresh onion, beau monde seasoning, serve with assorted fresh vegetable, cooked shrimp , and, crab, chopped, dry onion soup mix, chili sauce, horseradish, serve with water crackers or jicama or chips or toasted miniature party rye rounds, dry onion soup mix, snipped fresh chives, serve with chips , and, assorted fresh vegetable, salsa, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, stuffed olives, chopped, serve with tortilla chips or assorted fresh vegetable

knorr leek soup mix (1.8 oz.), sour cream, mayo, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained (10 oz.), water chestnuts, chopped, serve with crackers or serve in bread bowl. i love to use king s hawaiian sweet bread.

dashi, shoyu (japanese soy sauce), mirin, green tea soba noodles, sesame seeds, spring onions , sliced at an angle, pickled ginger, to serve, grated daikon radish, to serve, wasabi paste, to serve

ground beef, onion, chopped, pizza sauce, cornstarch, fennel seed, dried oregano, garlic powder, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, loaves french bread, sliced and toasted, brown ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat; drain. add remaining ingredients except bread; simmer until cheese melts. serve hot with bread slices for dipping. serves 6 to 8.

garlic cloves, sea salt, greek yogurt, tahini paste, lemon, juiced, ground cumin , plus a little extra to serve, olive oil, pita breads, warmed to serve

carrots, peeled and cut into chunks, garlic cloves, crushed, olive oil, red wine vinegar, paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, fresh coriander, to serve, mint sprig, to serve

lean ground beef, chopped onion, chopped onion (for serving bowl) for topping at table, hot catsup (or can add hot sauce to regular catsup), chili powder, grated mild cheddar cheese (or mix of colby and cheddar), grated cheddar cheese (or mix of colby and cheddar), for serving bowl) for topping at table

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

broccoli, blanched, parmesan cheese (reserve 2 tbsp), garlic cloves, diced, red pepper, diced, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, pepper, crackers or sliced bread, to serve with dip

frito bean dip, old el paso taco sauce ., chopped green chiles, miracle whip, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, garlic powder to taste, cheddar and monterey jack cheese, sliced green onions, sliced black olives, sliced cherry tomatoes, serve with round yellow tortilla chips

fresh peeled and seeded cucumbers, real mayonise, treaspoonfuls of crushed red pepper, salt & pepper to taste, serve on oven-toasted sliced french bread or use as dip with tortilla chips