Catering and Food Services Recipe for Fifty is a part of planning a menu and costing for chefs and managers. The times have changed & formal occasions have become less frequent, but many meals still retain the old form of European quality. The largest influence in Catering and Food Services Recipe for Fifty has been the range of Middle Eastern & Asian foods, which come from the use of fresh produces. This is reflected by the range of recipes & ideas gathered in this
A sourcebook of 300 contemporary, healthful recipes and references that balances common sense with uncommon ideas. Includes nutrient breakdowns for all recipes, alternative instructions for microwave, food processors and other time-saving equipment as well as realistic food costs for a wide range of operations and budgets. The reference section contains a brief course on cooking techniques, conversion charts, equipment capacities, cooking times, recipe reduction and expansion tables and both U.S. and metric measurements.
"Catering and Food Services Recipe for Fifty" is a part of planning a menu and costing for chefs and managers. The times have changed & formal occasions have become less frequent, but many meals still retain the old form of European quality. The largest influence in "Catering and Food Services Recipe for Fifty" has been the range of Middle Eastern & Asian foods, which come from the use of fresh produces. This is reflected by the range of recipes & ideas gathered in this book.
Catering and Food Services Recipe for Fifty is a part of planning a menu and costing for chefs and managers. The times have changed & formal occasions have become less frequent, but many meals still retain the old form of European quality. The largest influence in Catering and Food Services Recipe for Fifty has been the range of Middle Eastern & Asian foods, which come from the use of fresh produces. This is reflected by the range of recipes & ideas gathered in this book.
Your guide to throwing a great get-together, with fifty finger food recipes, plus drink-pairings and party theme ideas. With Cocktail Food, you can kiss those baby carrots and tired old bowls of chips good-bye. Instead, treat yourself to bit-sized delights from one of San Franicsco’s favorite catering teams, the bestselling authors of Smoothies and Wraps. Offering fifty fabulous finger foods, Cocktail Food spans the globe to find deliciously different hors d’oeuvres that will brighten any happy hour. From Puff the Magic Mushroom (puff pastry stuffed with cremini mushrooms) to Figs in a Blanket (fresh figs with Gorgonzola and prosciutto), these recipes are specifically designed to make the perfect cocktail even better. Each chapter pairs great party-planning ideas (how about a Martini Soiree? Or a Beer Tasting?) with a series of recipes made to match up with a particular style of drink. Whether your tastes run to Big and Bold or Light and Delicate, you’ll find plenty of ways to tease and tantalize taste buds while the cocktails flow. And using the authors’ helpful do-ahead tips, you might just find yourself having a blast at your very own party.
During almost two decades of catering everything from the Academy Awards to a fete for Queen Elizabeth to an intimate dinner for Julia Child to a “Roller-Disco” Bat Mitzvah, Nicole Aloni has learned more than a few tricks-of-the-trade. And whether you’re planning your umpteenth dinner for twelve, or you’ve only just figured out that there’s a kitchen in your apartment, Secrets From a Caterer’s Kitchen is the manual on entertaining. This comprehensive, accessible and easy-to-use book offers insider tips and guidance about: Menu preparation for both large and small gatherings Finding special locations for events Decorating advice for “theme” festivities Creating invitations Maintaining a budget Over 125 tried-and-true party recipes Whether it’s a candlelight dinner, a kid’s birthday party, or a holiday extravaganza, you can put on a show like a pro—and keep your guests guessing—with Secrets from a Caterer’s Kitchen!
