550 plus how cheat 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 penne pasta, ground beef, chopped onion, condensed cream of onion soup, condensed cream of chicken soup with herbs, condensed cheddar cheese soup, water, sour cream (optional)

cellophane noodle, boneless skinless chicken breasts, peanut oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, fish sauce, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, chopped fresh basil

condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper, potatoes, thinly sliced, divided, onions, sliced, divided, butter, melted, divided, all-purpose flour

cream of mushroom soup, milk, frozen meatballs, egg noodles, cooked

couscous, olive oil or 4 oz melted butter, ras el hanout spice mix or 1 tsp ground cumin, ground coriander , cilantro, ground paprika, ground turmeric, pine nuts , lightly toasted under a grill, soft dried apricots, chopped finely, golden sultana raisins, dried onion flakes, garlic granules , not salt, hot vegetable stock, made with salt free cube if possible such as marigold swiss vegetable, butter (to garnish ), chopped fresh coriander , cilantro

oil, chicken thigh fillet, trimmed of fat, cut in half, butter, garlic cloves, crushed, tandoori curry paste, condensed tomato soup, low-fat plain yogurt, light cream, coriander leaves (to garnish )

mascarpone, custard (ready made ), tia maria or 4 tsp coffee liqueur, instant coffee, water, sponge cake fingers, cut into chunks, cocoa powder , to sprinkle

double cream, vanilla, icing sugar , sifted, sponge finger biscuits , halved lengthways, dark chocolate, melted, vegetable oil

chicken piece, oil, sherry wine, cream of mushroom soup, red capsicum, chopped, paprika, cream

egg, saucepan 3/4 filled with water, mug, ziploc bag or plastic wrap

brine , solution (#11266 from di neal is great), whole boston butt (you don tsp need anything better ), sugar, paprika, kosher salt, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, new mexico chile powder, whole ((i ve used ancho, smoked chipotle, and tex-mex, they re all good), white vinegar, hot sauce (cholula or tapatio), sugar, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper

chicken livers, chopped onions, crushed garlic, butter, hard-boiled eggs, chopped, softened butter, good brandy, salt and pepper, ground mace, extra melted butter , to seal the pate

onion, chopped finely, garlic cloves, minced, arborio rice (don tsp rinse), dry white wine, lemon juice, chicken stock, shredded parmesan cheese, shallot (green part ), capers, dill, balsamic vinegar, fresh salmon, skin off and deboned, salt and pepper, dill, extra, to serve

sweetened flaked coconut, cool whip (or other whipped cream), prepared vanilla pudding, sara lee poundcake (or other brand )

basmati rice, water, sea salt, vegetable oil (i use olive oil or sunflower oil), cinnamon sticks (optional, but recommended )

beef, cubed, vegetable oil, onion, diced, carrots, diced, stalks celery, diced, canned tomatoes, tomato chutney (baxters), salt and pepper