96 doug hors 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

butter, flour, sweet onion (such as vidalia), chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, celery, chopped, green onions, chopped, vegetable broth, tomato paste, cooked and peeled whole crawfish tails, garlic, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, salt and ground black pepper to taste, cayenne pepper to taste, hot sauce to taste, puff pastry shells

lean ground beef, lean ground pork, onion, chopped, divided, garlic, minced, divided, green bell pepper, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, tomato sauce, sliced mushrooms, dried basil leaves, crushed, dried oregano, crushed, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, salt to taste, ground black pepper to taste

ground beef, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, steak sauce, hot sauce, honey, garlic salt, minced onion, oregano, leaves, parmesan cheese, plain breadcrumbs

onion, egg, burger meat, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, taco chips, garlic powder, cumin, lemon juice

ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, italian dressing (garlic), salt, minced onion, chopped green pepper, butter, tomato soup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, worcestershire sauce

dried beef, chopped, black olives, sliced, mayonnaise, cream cheese, softened, swiss cheese, shredded, dried parsley, black pepper

whole chicken, stewed tomatoes, black-eyed peas, rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper

percent lean ground beef, percent lean ground beef, egg, chopped red pepper, chopped shallot, steak sauce, seasoned salt and pepper

crab, dry mustard, worcestershire, fine breadcrumbs, salt & pepper to taste, onion relish, mayonnaise or miracle whip, vegetable oil, dry sherry, jalapeno-horseradish sauce

boneless pork shoulder roast, mesquite liquid smoke, salt, cumin, coriander, chili powder, beef broth (low fat , low salt), extra virgin olive oil, cooked hominy, cilantro, leaves only finely chopped, hot green tomatillo salsa, stewed mexican tomatoes, scallions (about 20), finely chopped, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, green enchilada sauce, chopped fire roasted chilies, shredded mexican cheese, for garnish

loaves sandwich bread, blue cheese, crumbled, cream cheese, softened, eggs, fresh asparagus spears or 2 (10 oz) packages frozen asparagus spears, unsalted butter, melted

cheddar cheese, grated, yeast, vegetable shortening, swiss cheese, grated, rolled oats, toasted

cocktail franks, maraschino cherry, pineapple chunk, cheddar cheese, in chunks, mozzarella cheese, in chunks, olive, tomatoes, toothpick

dom perignon inventor of champagne and sparkling wine,born 1639,died 1715,by experimenting discovered a great secret, bread or cracker,lightly buttered, cover with about 1/16 slice of sharp cheese, sprinkle heavily with celery salt, celery salt does something to the cheese that noting else can.

lean ground beef, water, tomato sauce, onion soup mix, chili powder, red kidney beans, drained

head napa cabbage, shredded, garlic, minced, red onion, thinly sliced, fresh jalapeno pepper, minced, champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, worcestershire sauce, shasha sauce (below ), ground sirloin, ground brisket, ground boneless short rib (or use 1 1/2 lb ground beef total, 75% to 80% lean), salt and freshly ground black pepper, pastrami, thinly sliced, swiss cheese, medium thick, unsalted butter, melted, brioche or egg buns, split, hot banana peppers from a jar, tops removed, chopped, garlic, yellow mustard, white wine vinegar, sugar, all-purpose flour

flour , sifted, baking soda, salt, butter or margerine, melted, sour cream, milk, beaten