358 sundried hors oeuvres Recipes

al fresco sundried tomato chicken sausage , sliced on the bias, 1/4 inch, eggplant, cut into 1/4 - 1/2-inch dices, tomatoes, cut in half, red pepper, cut into 1 inch dices, white onion, sliced 1/8 inch thick, fresh garlic, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, divided, ground black pepper, red wine, pasta sauce , sundried tomato and herb, low fat, low sodium chicken broth, sliced fresh basil leaves, sun-dried tomato halves, thinly sliced, extra virgin olive oil cooking spray

turkey bacon, chicken stock, mushrooms, sliced, cooked brown rice, tomatoes , sundried, blanched, oregano, olive oil, parmesan cheese, grated

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

tub philadelphia cream cheese spread, miracle whip dressing, chopped fresh chives, garlic, minced, freshly ground black pepper, sundried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, chopped

oil-packed sundried tomato halves, drained , oil reserved, basil leaves, fresh mozzarella balls packed in water, drained, salt and freshly ground black pepper, special equipment : 12 (8-inch) wooden skewers

venison loin, sundried cherries, chopped shallots, sherry vinegar, olive oil plus 1 tbsp in all, honey, bitter greens, toasted cashews (1-oz), brie, four 1-oz pieces, cut in long thin slices, salt and pepper, chopped chervil-garnish

sundried tomatoes (not oil or water packed just dehydrated), onion, halved and thinly sliced, cloved garlic thinly sliced, teas dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme, teas salt, teas black pepper, sugar, red wine vinegar, chicken broth (14 oz), water, olive oil, bruschetta, crusty bread (your favorite) cut in 1/2 slices, olive oil, salt, garlic, crumbled feta or chevre goat cheese (i prefer herbed or crack pepper varieties)

frozen phyllo (filo) dough (1 box makes 2 batches) -- if you aren tsp comfortable with phyllo, croissants and puff pastry dough may make interesting alternatives, but i haven tsp tried them, sundried tomatoes packed in olive oil, premade pesto (optional, for dipping ; i like classico), butter, pastry brush, good mozzarella cheese, shredded (i recommend sargento)

dry-packed sundried tomatoes, white wine, boiling water, white flour, bulgur, uncooked, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, good handful fresh chives , basil and rosemary, chunked good-quality asiago cheese (not pre-grated !), apple butter, sour cream, milk, egg, pitted black olives, chopped fine

arborio rice, basil, butter, chicken stock, dry white wine, heavy cream, lemon juice, marjoram, parmesian cheese, red onion (cubed ), salt, garlic cloves, sundried tomatoes, water, white pepper

cilantro, chopped, fresh lime juice, jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded and chopped, ripe avacados, white onion, chopped, mexican queso fresco or feta for garnish (optional), salt, soft, sundried tomatoes (padded dry if oil packed)

wheel brie cheese, oil-packed sundried tomatoes , oil reserved, leaves basil, garlic, pignoli (pine) nuts, toasted (optional), multigrain crackers for serving

corn meal, sundried tomatoes, pc brand ) light parmesan cheese, water

pumpkin, diced bacon, onion, finely diced, garlic cloves, minced, pasta, condensed creamy pumpkin soup, fresh basil, chopped, white wine, milk, grated parmesan cheese, grated tasty cheese, roasted pine nuts, sundried tomato, sliced thinly, olive oil, grated tasty cheese, extra

chicken breasts , cut into strips, sundried tomatoes, fresh tarragon, chopped, mascarpone, garlic, chopped, pasta, cooked, olive oil

chicken breasts, dried bacon bits, sundried tomato tapenade, white wine, dried blueberries, salt and pepper

mission sundried tomato wraps or 1 package tortilla, cream cheese (reduced fat ), dry ranch dressing mix, shopped black olives, sweet red pepper, chopped extra fine, shredded cheddar cheese

extra-virgin olive oil, red bell pepper, halved and sliced thinly, onion, halved and sliced thinly, salt, fresh ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar , glace, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh oregano, ground fennel, sweet paprika, salt, fresh ground black pepper, pecorino romano cheese, grated, sutter home zinfandel, tabasco sauce, ground chuck, mayonnaise, chopped sundried tomatoes packed in olive oil, oil from sun-dried tomato, garlic clove, crushed, vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing on the grill rack, butter, softened, center-cut slices italian bread, fresh basil, italian pecorino cheese , preferably cacio de roma, shredded