884 weight entrees 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

chickpeas, peanut butter, lemon juice, grated lemon rind, garlic, ground cumin, salt

chocolate cake mix with pudding, canned pumpkin, cold coffee, chocolate chips

zuchinis, carrots, cabbage, string beans, tomato paste, oregano, basil, onion, diced, garlic (from a jar or substitute four cloves minced ), tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, chicken broth

chicken, thigh, orange juice, dijon mustard, salt, whole wheat crackers

stewed tomatoes, pinto beans, chili beans, black beans, green chilies, ranch dressing mix, white onion, chopped, ground turkey, ear corn, low fat chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, basil, garlic salt, rosemary, celery salt

olive oil, chicken boneless skinless breast, salt, ground black pepper, mushrooms, sliced, all-purpose flour, dry marsala wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth, fresh parsley, chopped

baking potatoes, butter; melted, cooked chicken, chopped green olives, sharp cheddar cheese, divided, dry taco seasoning, mayonnaise, green onion, thinly sliced, bacon, crispy & crumbled

spinach, light cream cheese, fat-free sour cream, feta cheese, chives, lemon juice, black pepper

instant vanilla pudding , fat free, sugar free, cool whip , fat free, plain yogurt , fat free, crushed pineapple , juice and all

old fashioned oats, dry, ground flaxseed, wheat germ, evaporated milk, powdered whole milk, very ripe, well-mashed banana, natural peanut butter, carob chips or chocolate chips, ground cinnamon

part-skim ricotta cheese, fat-free cottage cheese, salt, garlic powder , or to taste, dried oregano, black pepper, canned tomato sauce, cooked pasta, jumbo shells, approximately 24 shells

all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, brown sugar, pumpkin, prepared, apples, peeled and roughly chopped, unsweetened applesauce, egg, egg white, cinnamon, allspice, salt

oatmeal, uncooked, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, almonds, vanilla yogurt

yogurt, grape juice, avocado, honey, ripe banana, coconut oil, coconut milk

butterscotch flavoured chips, semi sweet chocolate chips, all bran

whole wheat elbow macaroni, evaporated milk, powdered milk, butter, brown rice flour, shredded cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, oat flour, ground flaxseed

all-purpose flour, table salt, cayenne pepper, low fat buttermilk, cornflake crumbs, uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast