1123 kabobs 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

raw chicken , cut into kabob pieces, raw beef , cut into kabob pieces, raw shrimp, shelled and deveined, white potatoes , packed in water, tomatoes, bell peppers, cut into large squares, fresh mushrooms, washed well, italian salad dressing mix , prepared according to directions

garlic cloves, crushed, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, salt, ground pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast, olive oil, zucchini, yellow squash, kabob skewers, salt and pepper

beef kabob skewers, frozen, seasoned (angus president choice), naan bread , indian naan (you may substitute with greek pita or other flatbread), ranch dressing (renee s), tomato, large, sliced and halved, vidalia onion, small, sweet, thinly sliced, orange bell pepper, sweet , orange, thinly sliced, sea salt, black pepper, fresh, ground, lettuce leaves , romaine, whole, pineapple, fresh, thinly sliced, cilantro, thinly sliced (optional), hot peppers, sliced, marinated

marinade, fat-free plain yogurt, crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, crushed dried rosemary, chicken, foster farms boneless skinless breast tenders, kabobs, red onion, cut into wedges, green bell pepper

dip, sour cream, cream cheese, cut up and softened, powdered sugar, tequila, orange juice concentrate, lime juice, whipping cream, kabobs, angel and/or lb cake cubes, assorted fresh fruit

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

vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, coarsely cracked black pepper, garlic, minced, meat tenderizer (optional)

teriyaki sauce, honey, garlic powder, ground ginger, red bell peppers , cut into 2 inch pieces, sweet onion, peeled and cut into wedges, whole fresh mushrooms, beef sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes

ground turkey (or chicken or beef), tandoori paste (from indian grocery store or make your own - saute tomatoes, onions, curry pdr), egg, beaten, crushed garlic, crushed green chili pepper, lemon juice, salt

ground veal, minced fresh parsley, bread crumbs, eggs, beaten lightly, minced garlic, minced gingerroot, ground coriander, minced fresh oregano , or 1 tsp dried oregano, crumbled, herbes de provence, lemon pepper seasoning, lemon, juiced , or to taste, salt, assorted vegetables, such as green or red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and onion, all cubed except tomatoes, for the kabobs, as desired, vegetable oil

low fat or fat free , key lime pie yogurt, light cream cheese, softened, flaked coconut, toasted, granola, for garnish, fresh fruit kabobs, (directions below )

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.

zucchini, portabella mushroom, green peppers, onion, select beef round, olive oil, garlic clove, salt and pepper, to taste