3306 hors dish 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

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pastry for a 9-inch deep dish pie crust, semi-sweet chocolate chips, fresh strawberries, hulled, divided, white sugar, lemon juice, ginger ale, cornstarch

pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, butter, softened, eggs, beaten, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, salt, molasses, buttermilk baking mix, deep dish pie crust

frozen mixed peas carrots and potatoes, onion, chopped cooked chicken, cream of potato soup, milk, poultry seasoning, chicken broth, unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry

all-purpose flour, egg , beat with fork, boneless skinless chicken breasts (total was about 9 oz), butter, melted, grated parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs , panko preferred, rotel diced seasoned tomatoes and green chilies (for chili dishes), minced garlic (or more ), red onion, diced, basil, olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper

mashed potatoes (garlic is wonderful! can use instant to save time), pizza crust (deep dish is best, homemade or storebought, already prepared for pan), broccoli florets, chopped into pieces, part-skim mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

green apples (i use granny smith), unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry (i use frozen or box mix ), brown sugar, cinnamon, brown sugar (crumb topping), flour (crumb topping), butter (crumb topping)

deep dish pizza dough, olive oil, chopped green peppers, chopped onions, garlic clove, crushed, sliced mushrooms, dried oregano, salt, canned crushed tomatoes, shredded monterey jack cheese, shredded provolone cheese

sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground allspice (optional), apples, thinly peeled and sliced, pie crusts, deep-dish , according to package directions

parmesan cheese, zucchini, cubed, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, mashed, parsley, chopped, eggs, slightly beaten, oil

water or 1 cup milk (for a richer, heartier dish; i use ; or use a combination), sugar, saffron, semolina , roasted until it just starts to turn a very pale brown, ghee or 2 tbsp clarified butter or 2 tbsp melted butter, divided, ground cardamom, chopped cashews

deep dish pie crust, unbaked, flour, divided, cooking apples, peeled,cored and sliced, sour cream, brown sugar, egg yolks, beaten, butter, salt

flour, salt, cold butter, vegetable shortening, cold water, deep dish pie plate

unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry, fat-free evaporated milk, sugar, egg whites, egg substitute, pumpkin puree, butter, melted, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt (optional), flour, walnuts or 1/3 cup pecans, chopped, sugar, butter, cold

unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry (4-cup volume), peeled pitted and sliced peaches, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, chopped walnuts, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, chilled

unbaked deep dish pie shells, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion, cooked chicken breast

fresh spinach, mushrooms, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, pizza dough (for 1 9-inch deep-dish pizza), sliced asiago cheese or 4 oz provolone cheese, pizza sauce (homemade or commercial), sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, grated pecorino romano cheese, chopped fresh basil