31 guest Recipes

hamburger, cracker crumb, egg, milk, salt, vinegar, cornstarch, brown sugar, pineapple (diced,cubed ,whatever), soy sauce, rice , for guests (i use the 5 minute type)

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

this is another of those appetizers that is quick to put together, yet makes an impressive presentation and tastes delicious. in place of the fig jam, you could use a jam or chutney of your choice, either sweet or savory, i like to serve this creamy, warm cheese intact on a platter with slices of crusty bread. i then let guests slice off pieces themselves to spread on their bread., puff pastry, brie cheese, egg, slightly beaten, fig jam

onion, minced, garlic clove, chicken stock, artichoke hearts, drained, lemon juice, salt, oregano

first , cut your shark into small, thick pieces, about an inch or an inch square. you are trying to make big bite size pieces so they will cook right but can be picked up and eaten easily., next , melt about a stick of butter (more or less depending on how much you are making) with about a tbsp of olive oil in a large bowl - you can do this in the microwave or on the stove and then reserve into a large bowl. let the melted butter/oil cool but do not let it re-solidify., coat the pieces well with kosher salt and ground black pepper. set aside to allow the bites to come up to room temp if they were in the fridge or on ice., ok now it is time to make the spice mixture for the bites. you will want to make enough to liberally cover the bites, but not too much that you are wasting all your spices. how much you need depends on how many bites you are making., in a small bowl, combine roughly equal parts of the following, paprika, chipotle powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, ground mustard, ginger powder, add to this some amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper. this will considerable heat, so adjust how much you to your and your guest s tastes. (note - you could forget all of these spices and just coat with your favorite blackened or cajun seasoning, but it won tsp taste as good of course).

ground beef, ground pork , or substitute ground bulk sausage and eliminate seasonings, green onions, dried basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste, shortening, parmesan cheese chunks 1/4-inch square, grated parmesan cheese, egg, sesame seeds, recipes for this program , which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the food network s kitchens. therefore, the food network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

vegetable oil, garlic about 1 tbsp minced, chopped onions, head cabbage, chopped, green beans, stalk celery, finely chopped, carrots, cooked, drained ground beef, chicken bouillon, salt, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, black pepper, chopped bean thread noodles, cut to 1 to 2 inches in length, egg, slightly beaten, egg roll wrappers, cooked shrimp, chopped , optional, recipes for this program , which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the food network s kitchens. therefore, the food network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

brisket, barbecue rub, bbq sauce, your favorite, recipes for this program , which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the food network s kitchens. therefore, the food network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

canola oil, garlic, curry powder, water, coconut cream, stems green onions, chopped, onion, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, habenero pepper, thinly sliced, chopped shadow-benny (asian ngo gai ) or cilantro substituted, chopped small clams (chip chip), salt and pepper, recipes for this program , which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the food network s kitchens. therefore, the food network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

sugar, paprika, chili seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, rack baby back ribs, barbecue rub, apple juice in a spritzer, bbq sauce, your favorite, recipes for this program , which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the food network s kitchens. therefore, the food network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

head iceburg lettuce, fresh spinach, green onions, chopped, peas, washed and drained, bacon bits, hard cooked eggs, chopped, grated cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, sour cream, sugar, mayonnaise, recipes for this program , which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the food network s kitchens. therefore, the food network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

ham, bone in, orange marmalade, coca cola classic, self-rising flour (summer wheat flour is best), vegetable shortening, milk, recipes for this program , which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the food network s kitchens. therefore, the food network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

store bought puff pastry sheets , if frozen thaw in refrigerator, soft butter, ground blanched almonds, flour, eggs, sugar, almond extract, salt, powdered sugar , for dusting, egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp water, recipes for this program , which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the food network s kitchens. therefore, the food network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

yeast, warm whole milk, sugar plus 1 cup, sweet butter, plus more melted, eggs, salt, flour, cinnamon sugar, ground nuts, bitter chocolate, sugar, pre-made golden dumpling coffee cake dough, egg beaten , for egg wash, recipes for this program , which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the food network s kitchens. therefore, the food network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, water, ghee, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, recipes for this program , which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the food network s kitchens. therefore, the food network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

enough for your 4 guests ) cous-cous, red pepper, green pepper, yellow pepper, white onion, red onion, vegetable oil, cumin powder, sugar, cinnamon powder (optional but delicious ), garam masala (optional), salt and pepper to taste

butter-flavored cooking spray, firm pears (about 6 oz each), rinsed, light butter, melted (stick, not tub ; i used challenge light), brown sugar, not packed, cinnamon