393 sroom knows sure Recipes

olive oil, crushed garlic, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, bruschetta, salt, red wine, turbinado sugar, jumbo pasta shells, extra firm tofu, drained, onion, quartered, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, pesto, mozzarella-style vegan soy cheese

chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces, butter, brown sugar, catsup, chopped celery, chopped red pepper, chopped green pepper, chopped onion, salt and pepper

shortening, butter, sugar, eggs, baking powder, cake flour, milk, vanilla, peach jam

water, quick-cooking grits, butter, jalapeno peppers, diced, poblano pepper, diced, onion, diced, cheddar cheese, grated, monterey jack cheese, grated, eggs, slightly beaten, salt , to taste

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

proof, active dry yeast, warm water (100-110 degrees ), warm; add, whole milk, buttermilk, sugar, unsalted butter, room temperature, all-purpose flour, divided, kosher salt...okay i am on a kosher kick. regular salt is fine ., soften and blend, unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, cinnamon, toast and chop, pecans; divided, combine ; add, brown sugar, heavy cream, pure maple sytrup, bourbon, kosher salt (i know, again with the - you can use regular salt), remaining pecans

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

fully ripe gooseberries , to make 5 1/2 cups gooseberry juice, water, pectin (sure-jell ), butter or 1/2 tsp margarine, sugar , measured into separate bowl

frying chicken , cut into pieces, oil (preferably peanut ), head garlic , chopped (yes, a whole head), dried hot peppers or 1 tbsp chili pepper flakes, distilled white vinegar, soy sauce, honey

orange sherbet, white cake mix, almond extract, coconut (6 cups)

slightly stale raisin bread, thick slices, softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, homogenized milk, vanilla extract, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, dried fruit (raisins, chopped apricots, dried cranberries are all good) (optional)

all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, shortening, buttermilk

whole graham crackers, marshmallows, milk chocolate bars, split into 2

firm tofu, whole milk ricotta cheese (try soy yogurt or silken tofu as a non dairy alternative) or 4 tbsp cottage cheese (try soy yogurt or silken tofu as a non dairy alternative), pureed prune, pear, diced, banana, diced, canned apricots or 1 -2 fresh apricot, blanched and peeled, instant baby rice cereal flakes (make sure to use the instant kind that resembles flakes and needs to be reconstituted with a liquid,) or 2 -6 tbsp instant baby oat cereal flakes (make sure to use the instant kind that resembles flakes and needs to be reconstituted with a liquid,) or 2 -6 tbsp other instant baby cereal flakes (make sure to use the instant kind that resembles flakes and needs to be reconstituted with a liquid,)

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