1737 how cure 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

dry white wine, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh fennel bulbs with fronds attached, trimmed; bulbs quartered lengthwise, then thinly sliced; fronds chopped and reserved for garnish, red onion , halved lengthwise through root end, thinly sliced (about 3 cups), whole striped bass, cleaned , gutted, scaled, all purpose flour, garlic cloves, peeled, crushed, divided, chopped fresh italian parsley, divided, tomatoes, halved, oil-cured black olives, pitted, halved

sliced shallots, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh mint leaves, sugar, dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, arugula, oranges, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise, oil-cured black olives, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper (optional)

onion, coarsely chopped, stalk celery, coarsely chopped, carrot, coarsely chopped, whole turkey , neck and giblets reserved, kosher salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, butter, fresh rosemary, chopped fresh sage

bacon (sides from fresh-killed hogs), salt, brown sugar, saltpeter, water

cured salmon, salmon, lots of smoked sea salt, garlic, ginger route, black pepper to taste, sausages, maple dijon mustard, dijon mustard, maple syrup , real not aunt jemima s

cold water, whole star anise, thick) slices fresh ginger, by 1/2-inch) strip fresh orange zest, kosher salt, insta cure no . 1 (curing salt), dark brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ice cubes, whole chicken legs (with thighs attached; 3 lb)

cold water, freshly brewed strong coffee, kosher salt, dark brown sugar, insta cure no .1 (curing salt), molasses (regular or robust, not blackstrap), ice cubes, pekin (sometimes called long island) duck breast halves with skin (about 7 oz each)

white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, fresh ground to taste, red onion, radishes, green beans, fennel bulbs, carrots, grape tomatoes, head radicchio, cucumber, garbanzo beans, quinoa, cooked, tuna , oil-cured is best, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh mint

wine , chardonnay (for the cook), spinach, organic baby washed (i use a bag or box of organic washed baby spinach or mixed baby greens), tomato (sweet grape or cherry work nicely, but of course use whatever fresh garden es you might have), carrot, baby (whole, sliced , matchstick whatever you feel like that day), feta, crumbled (more or less ), crouton , garlic and butter (or to your liking), bacon (carando apple cured works best), sea scallops, eggs, vinaigrette dressing (or use whatever is your favorite)

spanish extra-virgin olive oil, asparagus spears (think stalks), spanish cured ham

rye bread, buttered, boiled new potato, red onion, sour cream, parsley, herring fillet, filet cured

whole pork loin, hickory chips, tender quick , cure mortons, brown sugar, cracked black pepper, ziploc bags

self-rising flour, milk or 2/3 cup butter, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted, dijon-style honey mustard, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, melted, cured ham, sliced

salt cured beef, oil, white onion small diced, italian frying peppers, cut into small dice, garlic cloves, crushed, tomato sauce, white wine, beef stock, white vinegar, bay leaf, ground cumin, chopped fresh oregano leaves, blended oil, for frying, green plantains, peeled

sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, honey, unsalted butter, softened , plus 2 oz, milk, eggs, lightly beaten, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, creme fraiche, caviar, your choice, gravlax or other cured salmon, sliced thinly, dill sprigs, for garnish

extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh thyme, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, lemon , zested & finely chopped, carrots, minced garlic, pitted & thinly sliced oil-cured olives, shallot sliced 1/4 thick