1496 seared hors Recipes

very fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna, sesame seeds , untoasted, cracked black pepper, kosher salt, peanut oil, for searing (olive oil is fine too), english cucumber, peel and cut in half lengthwise, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated fresh ginger, asian sesame oil, garlic clove, minced, sriracha chili sauce or other hot chili sauce, peanut oil , to emulsify dressing

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

haddock fillet, 6 oz, olive oil, butter, chopped shallot, chopped thyme, pan searing flour

ea ., 1.5 to 2 oz. foie gras, sashimi grade yellowfin tuna, ea., brandywine heirloom tomatoes , cores removed and cut into chunks, shallot, chopped, spanish extra virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, maui gold pineapple, chicken stock, unsalted butter, lecithin, prepared roasted aji amarillo pepper sauce, micro arugula, canola oil for searing, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper

diced fresh pineapple, diced fresh mango, peeled and diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, salt and pepper to taste, sea scallops, rinsed and drained

filet mignon , cut into 2-oz medallions, oil, for searing, baby squash , per serving, triple mashed potatoes , recipe follows

mixture olive and canola oil, for searing, ahi tuna steaks, japanese short grain rice, salt, mirin, ground nori, rice wine vinegar, water, tat soi, (salad greens ), grilled pineapple relish , recipe follows, wasabi aioli , recipe follows, daikon sprouts (kawari sprouts), cilantro sprigs, be found at specialty asian markets ., fresh pineapple, peeled, oil, red bell pepper, diced, pickled ginger, chopped, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, black pepper, be found at specialty asian markets ., mayonnaise, wasabi paste, garlic, chopped, warm water, be found at specialty asian markets

extra-virgin olive oil, diced onion, dried red pepper flakes, red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup), carrots, diced (about 1 cup), yellow zucchini, diced, green zucchini, diced, chickpeas, reduced-sodium chicken broth, dry white wine, kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, rosemary, plus 6 sprigs for garnish, bay leaf, canola oil, for searing, center-cut salmon fillets, freshly ground black pepper

good olive oil, plus extra for searing, diced yellow onion (2 onions), peeled, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, ripe mangos, peeled, seeded, and small diced, freshly squeezed orange juice, light brown sugar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced fresh jalapeno pepper, to taste (1 pepper ), minced fresh mint leaves, tuna steaks

tangerine juice, lime juice, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, olive oil, plus more for searing, salt, honeydew melon, cut into very small dice, cantaloupe, cut into very small dice, mango, cut into very small dice, orange , segmented, cut into very small dice, red onion, cut into very small dice, fresh squeezed orange juice, extra-virgin olive oil, mint, finely chopped, olive oil, tuna loin

tomatoes, canola oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, bone-in, split chicken breast (1 1/2 to 2 lb), chicken broth, spicy brown mustard, chopped fresh oregano, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, canola oil, sausage links, any kind, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, roasted tomato halves, from pan seared chicken with sauce, beans with bacon, from and bacon macaroni, recipe follows, chicken broth, unsalted butter, breadcrumbs, bacon, kosher salt, yellow onion, chopped, chopped garlic, tomatoes, chopped, two 15-oz cans red beans, drained and rinsed, chopped fresh parsley, freshly ground black pepper

pork tenderloin, cut diagonally into 4 pieces, pan searing flour, salt and pepper, smooth marinara sauce, olive oil, basting oil, butter, clean and cut butternut squash (1 inch dice), granny smith apples (i inch dice ), basting oil, salt and pepper, lavender honey

catfish fillets, cracked black pepper, pancetta, diced and blanched (or regular bacon), shiitake mushroom, oyster mushroom, chanterelle mushroom, pine nuts, toasted, shallots, roasted garlic, pureed, lemon juice, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, fresh basil, fresh chives, olive oil (for searing ), salt, fresh ground black pepper

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.

ginger root, grated, teriyaki sauce, flat iron steaks or tri tip steaks 1-inch thick, grill seasoning (recommended: montreal steak seasoning by mccormick ), vegetable oil, for drizzling plus 3 tbsp, sea scallops, toasted sesame seeds, chopped chives, salt and freshly ground black pepper, toasted sesame oil, napa cabbage chopped into 1 1/2-inch dice, red onion, quartered and thinly sliced, garlic, grated, seedless cucumber , cut into 1/4-inch sticks then 2 to 3-inch pieces, asian hot chili sauce or hot sauce, to your taste, rice wine vinegar, limes , zested and juiced, freshly chopped cilantro leaves