88 sroom knows 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

salmon patties, red salmon, drained, skin and bones removed (i know, i knowthe bones are actually good for you, but i still like to pick out the big pieces!), diced onion, saltine crackers, finely crushed (i ve also used finely crushed garlic croutons for a nice flavor enhancer), egg, beaten, garlic salt, fish rub (optional, but it s good stuff ), pepper, flour for coating salmon patties, butter for frying pan, creamed peas, butter (no margarine, please), flour, salt (i like to use sea salt, if i ve got it on hand), pepper, half-and-half (of course you can use milk, but i m going for a richer sauce here!), le sueur very young small sweet peas (these make the best creamed peas, but use whatever is available in your area), drained well

brown rice (1 cup uncooked) - i made this as i was cooking, but i know its better to use cold rice., green onions, red bell pepper, garlic, carrots, curry powder, ginger, sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce

meatballs : you all know how to make, extra virgin olive oil, eggs, beaten, grated italian romano cheese, italian parmigiano cheese, homemade italian bread crumbs, fresh italian parsley, chopped, minced garlic, worcestershire sauce, light cream or milk, lean ground beef, hot italian sausage, spices for meat, freshly ground black pepper, ground allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, sea salt, combine the above and work all of the ingredients to incorporate completely, dried oregano, leaves fresh basil, chopped, arugula chopped, chopped italian parsley (for final garnish), shredded italian parmigiano-reggiano (sprinkle before serving), ingredients for the soup, e. v. olive oil, carrots, chopped (an italian wedding soup staple), onion, diced, celery, garlic, sliced thinly, balsamic vinegar, dry sherry , madeira, cooked crisp bacon, chicken stock, cooked white beans, orzo

all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg, low-fat plain yogurt, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, melted, vanilla extract, brown sugar, unsweetened raspberry (fresh or frozen , if using frozen do not thaw), sliced almonds, sugar, nonfat milk, vanilla extract

horseradish, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, quaker oats, water

ground beef, frozen mixed vegetables (you know, the kind with the carrot cubes, and green beans, and lima beans, etc.), barley (approximately ), beef broth, diced tomatoes

sausage (i use smoked ), corn, stewed tomatoes (i use delmonte with mexican seasonings), minute rice, chicken broth, water, chicken bouillon (you can substitute water/bouillon with another can of chicken broth, bouillon gives a better flavor.)

red onions, spiced butter (also know as tesmi or kbe), chili paste (also know as d lk, a hot chili mixed with water, oil and spices), canned crushed tomatoes, beef (preferably a brisket or any cut of your favorite ), water

amaretto, triple sec, vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, cream, cherries

no-boil lasagna noodles, ground chuck (chili grind), yellow onion, chopped, celery & leaves, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, red bell pepper, chopped, dried basil, dried oregano, mushrooms, sliced, ragu pasta sauce (super chunky mushroom style), chicken stock or 1 cup water, philadelpha creame cheese, room temp, ricotta cheese, room temp, mozzarella cheese, shredded

meaty skinless chicken pieces (i use thighs and legs on the bone), vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh gingerroot, grated, chinese plum sauce (half an 8 1/2 oz jar, i use lee kum kee brand duck or plum sauce), frozen lemonade concentrate (i know, i know, i was thinking the same thing but just trust me), asian chile sauce with garlic (i use kame brand chili with garlic sauce), soy sauce (i use kikkoman brand), lemon juice, mustard powder (i use coleman s brand english ), green onion, thinly sliced

sugar, melted lard (i know, i know), eggs, salt, sour milk (4 tsp vinegar to 4 cups milk), baking soda, baking powder, ground nutmeg, flour

guinness ale, coarse salt, sugar, water, rub, bone-in lamb leg steaks (see know-how), canola oil, guinness bbq sauce

flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, at room temperature, white sugar, egg, orange , zest of (about 2-3 tsp), dried cranberries (you know, craisins), dark chocolate chips

instant potato flakes, cream cheese, chopped scallions, butter, paprika, fresh parsley or 1 tbsp dried parsley

non-nudist peanuts (you know, the kind with their clothes still on!), sea salt, finely ground ,to taste, cayenne pepper, ground ,to taste, cinnamon stick, optional

frozen chopped broccoli, olive oil, minced ginger (or 1 tsp ginger paste), minced garlic, cooked chicken, shredded , about 3-4 chicken breasts, chili-garlic sauce (you know, the stuff in the jar with the seeds by huy fong foods, (for me this makes it pretty spicy ), low sodium soy sauce, low sodium chicken broth, splenda sugar substitute