538 ed how 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

bone-in pork chops, seasoned salt to taste, onions, sliced, water

brown sugar, dry mustard, granulated onion, paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground black pepper, ground cayenne pepper

salmon fillets, olive oil, soy sauce, light, garlic, minced, ginger, powder, lemon juice , to taste, old bay seasoning, pepper to taste

tomatoes, washed, cut in half, spicy marinated green olives, sliced, cucumber, peeled and chopped, vidalia onion, thinly sliced and diced, parmesan cheese, shredded, salt, pepper, zesty italian salad dressing (optional), leaves lettuce

flour (plus extra for kneading dough later), prepared instant mashed potatoes (yes, instant... this is important ), egg, pork roast (with its fat, add butter later if you don tsp have enough), garlic cloves, peeled, onion powder, dried onion flakes, caraway seeds (to season the roast and the sauerkraut), sage (to taste), salt and pepper (to taste), sauerkraut, butter (for sauerkraut), butter (to add if roast doesn tsp have enough fat on it)

cooked chicken , cut into bite sized pieces, head garlic , roasted, shallots, minced, butter, salt and pepper, chicken broth, cream, fresh spinach

ground beef, oregano, chopped up mushrooms, diced up onion, garlic salt, red wine, butter, angel hair pasta, ragu spaghetti sauce

catsup, horseradish, garlic cloves, crushed, lemon juice, grated onions, worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, drops tabasco sauce (or to taste)

olive oil, onion, finely diced, garlic clove, finely diced, jalapeno, finely diced, lime , zest of, finely diced, chicken broth, lime , juice of, salt and pepper, unsweetened coconut milk, butter, cilantro, chopped, garlic chives, chopped (optional)

chanterelle mushroom, cleaned and rough chopped, onion, diced, garlic clove, thinly sliced, butter, celery rib, diced, chicken broth, saffron strands (optional), fresh sage leaves, chopped, half-and-half

ground turkey, low-fat sausage, chopped onion, garlic clove, minced, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley flakes, sugar, basil leaves, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley flakes, salt, oregano, lasagna noodles (cooked ), mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

chuck roast, rotel tomatoes & chilies, chorizo sausages, corn tortillas, lard, chipotle chiles in adobo, monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, finely grated, garlic cloves, chili powder, enchilada sauce, your favorite, flour

sweetened condensed milk, lemons , juice of, mandarin oranges in juice, vanilla wafers, cream

baking potatoes, carton sour cream, butter, whole milk, salt, black pepper, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onion

fresh shrimp, limes, red onion, garlic cloves, olive oil, fresh jalapenos, cilantro, sugar, salt and pepper

foie gras (hudson valley), butter, thick bread, toasted, roasted garlic and sweet onion jam, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper

tomatoes, chopped, green peppers, chopped, onions, chopped, celery, chopped, horseradish, sugar, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, bay leaves, dried basil, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, beets , cooked separate then chopped, carrots, cooked and chopped