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Northwest Missouri State University

Wednesday Lunch Summer 2008 -- Recipes

Due to popular demand, the FCS Department's Wednesday Lunch  has posted recipes from our 2008 season:

British | Polynesian | Italian | Puerto Rican

 

 British

NAME: Whiskey Chicken                                      

PAN SIZE: 2 inch full size pan      (20X12)

YIELD:  30 servings                                                 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Chicken Pieces (Breast, Thigh and Legs)

 Butter

 

 

10 lbs.

 

 ¾ c.

Rinse with cold water and dry with paper towel season to taste with salt and pepper

In large skillet brown chicken pieces on both sides in butter for 15 minutes or until golden brown

Whiskey

 

 

 

5 c.

Add whiskey to browned chicken in skillet, cover and simmer for 30-35 min or until chicken is tender.  Remove chicken when cooked and place on serving platter to keep warm.

Sauce:

Use left over pan juices 

Water

Mushrooms

Green Onion

 

 

 2/3 c.

 15 c.

 1 ½ c.

 

 

 Pour water into skillet

Blend in with mushrooms and pan juices and cook until onions are tender

Light Cream

 

Flour

 

2 ½ c.

 

¾ c.

Add to water, mushroom and onion mixtures in skillet

Add flour to water, mushroom, onion and light cream mixture and heat until thick and bubbly and cook for no longer than 1 minute after it turns thick and bubbly. Then remove from heat

Lemon Juice

Whiskey 

1/3 c.

 2/3 c.

Add lemon juice to sauce

 Mix with lemon juice and sauce

 

NAME: Steak and Ale Pie, entree                 

PAN SIZE:  individual pie crust, large sauté pan

YIELD:     12-18 (make 2 batches of meat mixture, should make about 25 pie crusts) PORTION SIZE:  one pie 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Braising steak

heat the oil in pan 3 different pans

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Onions, ,

Flour, 4 Tbs, add to oil/onion mix in pan and cook, stirring 2 minutes

Dark beer, ,

 

Return meat to pan with the stock

Thyme, ,

Bay leaves, ,

Salt and pepper, ,

 

Let mixture simmer 2 hours

 

Mushrooms,

Flour, all purpose,

shortening

 

 

 

 

Ice water,

salt, ,

 

Portion into 3 oz balls for bottom crust and  1 oz for top crust. Roll out and place bottom crust in individual pie pan, put meat mixture into crust, roll out top crust and place on top, cut circle slits on top, use fork to flute sides.

EggsRepeat for each pie

 

 

 

   6 lbs,

Enough to cover bottom

 

6

 

 

 

 

36 oz

 

 

6 tsp fresh thyme leaves

3

a pinch

 

 

 

12 oz,

3 lb 6 oz

 

, 2 lbs 7 oz,

 

 

 

1 ¾ -2 cups,

2 ½ tbsp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,

 cut into one inch

 add steak to hot oil, fry until well browned, remove from pan with slotted spoon and set aside

peeled and slice into strips, sauté in oil until well browned

 

 

add to flour mix slowly, stirring constantly

 

 

add to pan mixture

 

add to pan mixture

add to mixture and stir

 

 

 

slice and add to mixture after 2 hours of simmering

 

mix flour and shortening on low speed for one minute, using pastry knife or flat beater, scrape side of bowl and continue mixing until shortening is evenly distributed, 1-2 minutes

 

dissolve salt in smaller amount of water, add to flour mixture, mix on low speed only until dough is formed, about 40 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

, beat and brush top of pastry shell

 

 

 

NAME:   Colcanon, hot dish               

YIELD:   16 servings   (Note: we will make 3 batches of this) PORTION SIZE:  ½ cup

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

 Cabbage                    

 4 lbs

 Remove stump, cut into quarters and boil until tender

 Potatoes

    4 lbs

 

 Peel and cut into smaller peices, place in boiling water until tender, about 20 minutes

 Small green onions

 

 

 8

 While potatoes and cabbage are boiling, chop the leeks and simmer on low milk about 7 minutes

 

NAME: Sweet Peas                                                   COST/SVG: $0.28

Hot Foods                  

COOK TIME:  9-10 minutes                                    SVG. UTENSILS:  #8 dipper                      

COOK TEMP:  Medium heat                                  PAN SIZE:  half (2 ½ in. deep)                                                                       

YIELD: 30                                                                 PORTION SIZE:  ½ c.

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Frozen sweet peas

Water

 

 

 

2 (1 lb.) bags

2 Tb.

 

Place peas in a large casserole dish.

Add water and microwave on high heat for 5 minutes.

Transfer the peas to a large saucepan. 

Margarine

Salt
Pepper

Dried chives

 

4 Tb.

1 tsp.

1/3 tsp.

½ Tb.

Add remaining ingredients to the peas.  Bring to a simmer over high heat.  Reduce heat to medium and cook 4 to 5 minutes.  Keep warm for service.

 

 

 

NAME:  Broccoli Sunshine Salad                           COST/SVG:  $0.68

Salads                        

COOK TIME:  -                                                        SVG. UTENSILS:  #6 dipper                      

COOK TEMP:  -                                                       PAN SIZE:  half (2 ½ in. deep)                                                                                  

YIELD:  20 servings                                                 PORTION SIZE: 2/3 c.

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Bacon

1 (12 oz.) pkg.

In a medium skillet, fry bacon until crisp.  Let cool.

Miracle Whip

Sugar

Cider vinegar

1 2/3 c.

3 Tb.+ 1 tsp.

¼ c.+2Tb.+2 tsp.

Meanwhile, in a large glass or plastic bowl, mix Miracle Whip, sugar, and vinegar.

Broccoli flowerets

 

 

 

 


Raisins

Shredded Cheddar  cheese

Red onion, finely diced

10 c. (about 1 ½ pounds)

 

 

 

1 c.

1 c.

 

1/3 c.

 

Cut the stalks from the broccoli, keeping the green flowerets from the top.  Chop the flowerets into

1 ½-inch pieces.

 

Add chopped broccoli, raisins, cheddar cheese, and onion to the dressing.   Crumble the bacon into small pieces and add to the salad as well. Toss everything together until evenly coated.  Store covered in an air-tight plastic container in the green kitchen refrigerator.

NAME: Fruit Salad                                                  COST/SVG:  $0.69

Salads                        

COOK TIME: -                                                         SVG. UTENSILS:  #6 dipper                                  

COOK TEMP:  -                                                       PAN SIZE: half (2 ½ in. deep)                                                                               

YIELD: 30                                                              PORTION SIZE:  2/3 c.

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Mandarin oranges

 

Pineapple chunks

 

Sliced peaches

 

 

Maraschino cherries, drained and halved

 

2 (24.5 oz.) cans

5 (20 oz.) cans

 1 (29 oz.) can + ½ (14.5 oz.) can

2 (10 oz.) jars

 

Drain all fruits well, reserving 3 ¾ c. juice. 

Cut peach slices into thirds.  Drain cherries on paper towels. 

 

Vanilla pudding mix (cook kind)

 

 

1 (5 oz.) pkg. + 1 (3.12 oz.) pkg.

 

 Cook pudding and reserved fruit juice until thick, over medium heat.  Cool completely. 

Bananas

 

Red seedless grapes

 

5 medium

 2.5 lbs.

 

Slice bananas into pudding mixture to preserve color. 

 In a large bowl, combine all fruits, reserving a few cherries for garnish. 

Fold in the pudding mixture with bananas until all fruit is well coated. 

Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least two hours before serving

NAME: Treacle Tart (with shortcrust pastry)       COST/SVG:  $0.23

Desserts                     

 

COOK TIME:  25-30 minutes                                  SVG. UTENSILS:  pie server                                  

COOK TEMP:  400° F                                             PAN SIZE:  9-inch pie plate (served on individual dessert plates)

                                                                                   

YIELD: 24 servings                                                  PORTION SIZE: 1 slice (from 8-slice pie)

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

 

 

Fresh white bread

 

 

 

Light corn syrup

Molasses

Lemon juice

 

 

 


Prepared short crust pastry

 

 

 

6 slices

 

 

 

2 c.+ 1 Tb.

3 Tb.

1 Tb.

 

 

 

3 pastries

Preheat oven to 400° F.

 

Tear the bread into pieces and place in blender.  Pulse until fine crumbs form.

 

Put the syrup and molasses into a saucepan with the bread crumbs and lemon juice.  Heat over medium low heat, until melted and combined together.  Cool.

 

Roll the pastry dough out on a lightly floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, into a circle 2 inches larges than an upside down 9-inch pie plate.  Fold pastry into quarters and place in pie plate.  Unfold pastry and ease into the plate, pressing firmly against the bottom and side , being careful not to stretch the pastry.  Trim the excess dough from the side of the plate and reserve.

 

Evenly divide the cooled syrup mixture between the three pastry-lined pie plates.

 

 

Roll out the dough trimmings and cut into long, narrow strips.  Arrange them in a lattice pattern over the filling. 

 

Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until the pastry is lightly browned. 

 

Place on cooling racks to cool until service.

 

NAME: Shortcrust Pastry (for treacle tart)           COST/SVG: $0.09

Desserts                     

 

COOK TIME:  -                                                        SVG. UTENSILS:  pie server                      

COOK TEMP:  -                                                       PAN SIZE: 9-inch pie plate

                                                                                   

YIELD: 3 single crust pastries (24 slices of pie)      PORTION SIZE:  1/8 of pie

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

All-purpose flour

Sugar

Salt

4 ½ c.

3 Tb.

¾ tsp.

In large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, and salt.

Butter, chilled and cut into 1/4 –inch pieces

 

Lard, chilled and cut into ¼-inch pieces

 

 

Ice water

 

 

 

1 c. + 2 Tb.

 

 

6 Tb.

 

 

 

About 1 c.

With a pastry blender, cut in the butter and lard until the mixture resembles small pebbles.

 

 

 

 

Add the ice water, a couple tablespoons at a time, and toss the dough together with your hands.  Add enough water so that the dough comes together into a ball.  If the dough is crumbly, add more ice water until the dough particles adhere to each other.

 

Divide the dough into three equal parts.  Shape each part into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.  Allow to sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.

 

 

 

 

NAME:  Chocolate-dipped Shortbread                  COST/SVG:  $0.27

Desserts                     

 

COOK TIME:  20 minutes                                        SVG. UTENSILS:  - (served on individual dessert plates)                         

COOK TEMP:  350° F                                             PAN SIZE:  - (served on individual dessert plates)

                                                                                   

YIELD:  15 servings                                                 PORTION SIZE:  3 cookies

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Butter, softened

Sugar

1 ½ c.

½ c.

In large bowl, blend butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed.  

All-purpose flour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 c.

Stir in flour.  (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons more softened butter.)

 

Form dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

 

When ready to bake cookies, heat oven to 350° F.

 

Roll dough 1/2 –inch thick on lightly floured surface.  Cut into small 2x2- inch squares with knife.  On ungreased cookie sheet, place cookies ½ inch apart.

 

Bake about 20 minutes or until set.  Check cookies at 18 minutes. (Cookies should be golden colored.  Do not allow to overly brown in oven.)  Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

 

Allow cookies to cool completely, about 1 hour.

 

Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Shortening

 

12 oz.

 

3 Tb.

Lay sheets of waxed paper out on a counter. 

In large glass or plastic bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening together in microwave.  Microwave for about 30 seconds, then stir to ensure that the chocolate does not burn.  Continue this way until the chocolate is melted.

 

Dip each shortbread cookie in the chocolate, until half of the cookie is coated.  Let the excess chocolate drip off, then lay on the waxed paper to set up.  Allow cookies to sit for 1 to 2 hours for the chocolate to harden.  Store cookies in air-tight containers at room temperature.

 

 

NAME: Strawberry Trifle                                       COST/SVG:

Hot Foods; Salads; Desserts                        

 

COOK TIME: -                                                         SVG. UTENSILS: Large Slotted Spoon                             

COOK TEMP: -                                                        PAN SIZE:  2 13X9 pans

                                                                                   

YIELD: 36 Servings                                                  PORTION SIZE: 

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Betty Crocker Super Moist cake mix White

 

Instant vanilla pudding

 

Milk

 

2 boxes

 

 

 

4 c.

Make according to box

 

 

Put dry mix into a bowl

 

Add Milk to dry pudding mix and blend until smooth and creamy or 2 minutes

Frozen Strawberries in light syrup (thawed)

 

Frozen Whipped Topping (thawed)

32 oz.

 

 

3 c.

Layer cake, strawberries and pudding (in that order) in trifle bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled

 

 

Before serving spread whipping cream on top of chilled mixture

Slivered Almonds (Toasted)

½ c.

 

 

 

After adding whipped cream sprinkle almonds on top

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Polynesian

NAME: Hawaiian Burgers                                      COST/SVG: $1.28                

 

COOK TIME: 15-20 min                                         SVG. UTENSILS: Spatula                                   

COOK TEMP:  Low Broil-Blue Kitchen Stove     PAN SIZE:  Full Pan

                                                                                   

YIELD: 30                                                                 PORTION SIZE: 3 oz.

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

MARINADE:

Garlic

 

Vegetable Oil

Soy Sauce

Ketchup

Vinegar

Pepper

 

2 minced cloves

1 cup

8 TBS

8 TBS

4 TBS

1 tsp

Mix garlic, oil, soy sauce, catsup, vinegar, and pepper in a mixing bowl.

Ground Beef

Pepper

Pineapple Tidbits

7 ½ pounds

1 tsp

5 cups drained

Mix ground beef and pepper in large mixer to yield better quality patties.  After mixing, shape into patties. Place 5-6 tidbits on top of patty. Place patties in glass dish; pour oil mixture over patties. Cover and refrigerate 3o minutes. Turning every 10 minutes.

Bacon

Toothpicks

 

 

 

 

 

 

__________________

Lettuce

Tomato

30 slices

30-40

 

 

 

 

 

 

____________

After marinating, remove patties from dish and wrap a slice of bacon around the edge of the patty and secure with toothpick.  Place on a broiler pan. Broil in Blue Kitchen Stove on the broil oven rack. Broil on low and watch carefully to avoid the pineapple burning.  Make sure burger is cooked completely.

Tear lettuce into patty-sized leaves.

Slice tomatoes using slicer.

 

Special Instructions: Batch cooking is necessary.  Cook will prepare burgers as needed. Burgers will placed in a full pan.  They are to be served on a bun with the diner’s choice of lettuce and/or tomato.

 

NAME: Hawaiian Baked Beans                              COST/SVG: $0.42

 

COOK TIME: 30 minutes                                        SVG. UTENSILS: ½ cup scoop                              

COOK TEMP: 350 F                                                PAN SIZE:  Half pan

                                                                                   

YIELD: 40                                                                 PORTION SIZE:  ½ cup

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Butter

 

Green Pepper

 

Onion

Pineapple Pieces

1 ½ cup and 1 TBS

 

2-3 medium coarsely chopped

1 ½ cups finely chopped

3-20 oz cans

Drain off pineapple juice and save. Sauté green peppers, onions, and pineapple pieces in butter. Simmer for 5 minutes.

 

 

 

Pineapple Juice

 

Vinegar

Soy Sauce

Ketchup

Brown Sugar

Juice remaining from can

2.5 TBS

5 TBS

2 cups and 2 TBS

1 cup 3 TBS

Add pineapple juice mixed with vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup and brown sugar to sauté mixture and heat until bubbly.

Baked Beans

20 cups or 6-28 oz. cans

Add beans and place in a casserole dishes and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Refrigerate in a refrigerator by itself.

NAME: Almond Seasoned Broccoli                        COST/SVG: $0.93                

 

COOK TIME:  10 minutes                                       SVG. UTENSILS: ½ cup scoop                              

COOK TEMP: Microwave: High/Stove top: med PAN SIZE:  half pan

                                                                                   

YIELD: 25                                                                 PORTION SIZE:  ½ cup

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

 

 

 

 

 

Frozen Broccoli

 

Water

 

 

 

Butter

Almonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8-16 oz frozen broccoli bags

8 TBS

 __________

8 TBS

2 2/3 cups

 

 

 

Batch cooking is necessary. Prepare 2-16 oz. bags (1 half pan) at a time. Cook more when needed.

 

Place 4-16 oz bags into glass baking dish and add 4 TBS water. Cover with saran wrap. Heat in microwave for 5 minutes

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Melt 4 TBS butter with 2/3 cup almonds in a Dutch oven. After broccoli is heated in microwave, add to butter and almond mixture.  Coat broccoli in mixture and warm 5 minutes on medium to high heat covered. Place in half pan.

 

Special Instructions: Batch Cooking necessary.  Be sure to use a Dutch oven. Ask Dr. Ciak or Jessica where they are located.  I would make 2 bags per microwave and Dutch oven unless 4 bags can fit into the microwave and the Dutch oven.

 

NAME: Zesty Tomato and Cucumber Salad         COST/SVG: $0.85

                       

COOK TIME:                                                           SVG. UTENSILS:                           

COOK TEMP:  Refrigerate after prepared           PAN SIZE:  Cold salad will be dished out onto a salad plate

                                                                                   

YIELD: 20                                                                 PORTION SIZE:  ½ cup

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Lemon-zest and juice

 

Fresh Basil Leaves

Flat Leaf Parsley

Honey

Salt

Pepper

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Garlic

Zest* and Juice of 2 lemons

50-60 leaves

½ cup

¼ cup

¼ tsp

¼ tsp

2/3 cup

 

2 cloves

Zest: Use a zester or cheese grater to grate the peel of the lemon.

 

In a blender, combine lemon zest and juice with basil, parsley, honey and salt and pepper. While machine is running, pour in olive oil at a steady stream. Transfer dressing to a mixing bowl. Add poppy seeds on Wednesday. Add glove of garlic in cheesecloth for easy removal. Refrigerate.

Cucumber

 

  

Poppy Seed

Tomatoes

Sweet Yellow Pepper 

3 cups chopped or 2 medium cucumbers chopped

2 TBS

8 Romas

3 peppers

On day of Service:

Chop cucumber into half inch pieces. Cut tomatoes into slightly smaller pieces. Finely chop sweet pepper and place all veggies into bowl. Add poppy seed to dressing and combine with chopped vegetables. Toss to coat. 

 

NAME: Banana Guava Pie                                      COST/SVG: $0.40                

 

COOK TIME:                                                           SVG. UTENSILS:  Pie server                                 

COOK TEMP:                                                          PAN SIZE: 

                                                                                   

YIELD: 2-10 slice pies                                              PORTION SIZE: 1 slice

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Guava Nectar

Lemon Juice

Sugar

Salt

1 ¼ cups

1 TBS

½ cup

¼ tsp

Combine guava nectar, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to boil over low heat.

Cornstarch

Water

3 TBS

3 TBS

In a small mixing bowl, mix cornstarch and water to a smooth paste then stir into saucepan mixture. Stir mixture until thickened and clear. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Bananas

Graham Cracker Crust

Lime

 

1 ½ cups

1 10-inch crust

1 lime

Combine cooled mixture with sliced bananas and pour into crust. 

 

Slice lime and make lime twists. Garnish on side of pie.

Special Instructions: *Produce recipes twice for yield of 20 slices*

Garnishing: Garnish with whipped topping and a twist of lime

 

NAME: Turtle Brownies                                          COST/SVG: $0.22                

 

COOK TIME:  Given on box                                   SVG. UTENSILS:                           

COOK TEMP: Given on box                                   PAN SIZE: 

                                                                                   

YIELD: 24                                                                 PORTION SIZE:  3-2x2 in.                                                                                                  brownies

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Egg

Water

Vegetable Oil

Brownie Mix

4 Eggs

½ cup

1 2/3 cups

2-18.4 oz mixes

Follow directions according to the steps provided on the brownie mix box. Mix each box individually in a 9 x 13 pan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients and directions were based on Betty Crocker’s 18.4 oz. Fudge Brownie Mix-if different box is purchased, please read directions!!!

Special Instructions: Produce this recipe twice to yield 24-3, 2x2 inch brownies.

Garnishing: Garnish with chopped pecans and drizzled caramel topping in zig-zag direction over brownie.   

Plating: Plate on dessert plate

 

NAME:  Strawberry Meringue Tarts                     COST/SVG: $0.33                

 

COOK TIME: 2.5 hours                                          SVG. UTENSILS: Pie Sever                                

COOK TEMP: 225 F                                                            PAN SIZE: 

                                                                                   

YIELD: 32 shells                                                       PORTION SIZE:  1 shell

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Egg Whites

Vanilla      

Cream of Tartar     

12 eggs whites

2 tsp

1 tsp

Place eggs whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar in kitchen aide mixer, beat till light foam (foamy).

Sugar

3 cup

Gradually add sugar approximately 2 tbsp at a time while mixer continues to beat egg whites till all sugar is added and sugar is dissolved and whites are glossy and stand in stiff peaks.

 

 

Place brown paper on baking sheet and grease lightly. Drop 1/3 cup onto brown paper, using a table spoon spread to 3 inch diameter and form a depression (nest in center). Build up edges to form rims

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bake in preheated 225° F oven until firm and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven.  Let stand in oven with door closed until cool, dry and crisp, at least 1 additional hour.  Store in tightly sealed container. 

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On Wednesday at 10:45, fill shells with 5-6 de-stemmed strawberries; add a dollop of cool whip and garnish with stemmed strawberry on top. Refer to pic.

Special Instructions:

Garnishing: Garnish with a dollop of Cool Whip, 1 to 2 sliced strawberries, and mint leaf

Plating: Place on clear saucers

 Italian

 

NAME: Tagliolini Verde Gratinati (Green Noodles with Cheese)               

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COOK TIME:  10 minutes                                       SVG. UTENSILS:                           

COOK TEMP:  350 deg. F                                       PAN SIZE:  put in full size steam table pan

                                                                                   

YIELD:  40 servings                                                 PORTION SIZE:  6-8 servings

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Salt

 

Green (spinach) noodles

 

To taste (dash)

5 lb.

 

1.     Bring 5 large pots of water to a rolling boil, one pot for each pound of noodles.  Add salt and noodles.  Follow package directions on package of noodles.  Drain well and return to the large roaster pot.

 

Butter, melted

Bolognese Sauce

(premade)

 

 

Besciamella Sauce

(premade)

 

10 Tbsp.

45 c. (amt. made from recipe)

 

3 3/4 c.

 

2.     Add butter and the sauces. (SEE NOTE BEFORE ADDING!) Stir sauces into noodles. Making sure all noodles are covered with sauce.

 

Besciamella Sauce

(premade)

Grated Parmesan

Cheese

Butter, melted

 

1 ¼ c

 

2 ½ c.

 

10 Tbsp.

3.     Pour mixture into a buttered large chafing dish. Coat the top with reserved besciamella sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining butter.

 

 

 

4.     Bake at 350 deg. F until cheese is melted and golden, about 20-30 minutes. (SEE NOTE.)

NAME: Bolognese Sauce                                         COST/SVG:

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COOK TIME: 30 min.                                              SVG. UTENSILS:

COOK TEMP:  Simmer                                           PAN SIZE:  Dutch oven

                                                                                   

YIELD:  45 cups                                                        PORTION SIZE: 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Onion

Carrot

Celery

Ground turkey

Ground beef

 

5

5

5 stalks

2 ½ lb.

2 ½ lb.

 

Process onions, carrots, and celery in a food processor or in a food grinder until coarsely ground. Mix thoroughly with ground turkey and ground beef.

 

Olive oil

Margarine

Salt

pepper

 

¾ cups

10 Tbs.

1 tsp

1 tsp

 

Heat oil and butter in a Dutch oven. Add ground mixture and cook until brown, about 5 or 6 minutes, stirring constantly.  Stir in salt and pepper. 

 

Dry red wine

Flour

 

7 1/2 c.

5 Tbsp.

Add wine to ground mixture and cook until almost evaporated. Stir in flour to thicken mixture after wine is almost evaporated.

 

Tomato sauce

Beef broth

 

11 ¼  c.

11 ¼  c

Add tomato sauce and beef broth.  Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes.

Special Instructions:

This will have to be done in a large roaster with all 4 burners on. After sauce is done simmering, let cool, cover and place in refrigerator for future use in Green Noodles.

NAME: Pizza Dough/Calzone crust                        COST/SVG:

Hot Foods      

 

COOK TIME:  60 min                                              SVG. UTENSILS:                           

COOK TEMP:  N/A                                                 PAN SIZE:  large stainless                                                                                                    mixing bowl

                                                                                   

YIELD: 50                                                                 PORTION SIZE:   about 7 oz.

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Flour, all-purpose

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Salt

Sugar, granulated

Nonfat dry milk

5 lb

2/3 to 1 c

 

2 Tbs.

½ c.

3/4 c.

Place flour, grated cheese, salt, sugar, and dry milk in mixer bowl. Mix on low speed, using dough hook.

Yeast, active dry

Water, warm (110ºF)

3 pkg. (1.5 oz)

1 ½ qt

Soften yeast in warm water (110ºF) using thermometer in back cabinets.

Olive Oil

½ c

Add softened yeast and oil to dry ingredients.

Mix on low speed to form dough. Continue kneading until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise until double in bulk, about 2 hours.

 

 

Punch down dough by pulling the dough up on all sides, folding over the center and pressing down, then turning over in the bowl. Let rest 45 minutes.

 

 

Divide dough into 8 equal portions for calzones.

Special Instructions: The dough should be made in the large mixer in the back of kitchen. After last step, calzones should be assembled and baked.

 

NAME: Creamy Polenta                                            COST/SVG:

Hot Foods                  

 

COOK TIME:  60 minutes                                       SVG. UTENSILS:                           

COOK TEMP:  low                                                  PAN SIZE:  half pan

                                                                                   

YIELD: 32 servings                                                  PORTION SIZE: 

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Whole milk

Water

Salt

Rosemary

18 c.

6 c.

Dash

2 Tbs.

1.    SCALD milk, water, salt, and rosemary in large roaster pan with all four burners on stove on.

 

Coarse cornmeal

Fine ground cornmeal

 

4 ½ c.

4 ½ c.

 

 

2.     Gradually stir cornmeal into scalded milk on med-high heat with long handled wooden spoon. Stir constantly until mixture begins to pop. Let cook 3 minutes.

Mascarpone

Parmesan Cheese

pepper

1 ½ c.

1 ½ c.

1 tsp

3.     REMOVE from heat and stir in mascarpone and Parmesan cheese. Season with pepper, and divide into half pans. Put in warming oven.

 

Special Instructions:

Garnishing:

Garnish with shredded parmesan cheese and 1 tsp. rosemary.

NAME: Saltillo Zucchini                                           COST/SVG:

Hot Sides       

 

COOK TIME: 30 minutes total                               SVG. UTENSILS: Large Spoon                              

COOK TEMP:  450 °F                                             PAN SIZE:  Large Heavy Roaster                                                                                        (back room) for sautéing,                                                                                                        electric skillet for heating, half pan                                                                                         for serving

                                                                                   

YIELD: 40 Servings                                                 PORTION SIZE:  1 cup

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Zucchini

Celery

White Onion

 

 

7-10 lb

2.5 c.

5 c.

 

Day 1: Slice zucchini and set aside; Slice celery in half moon shapes and mix with chopped onion.

 

Olive Oil

 

1 1/4 cup

(Or enough to coat vegetables)

Pour oil over onion and celery mixture, coating all vegetables. Place mixture in metal cake pan. Sautee in oven for about 30 min at 450 ºF. (Stirring about every 5 to 10 minutes.) Add zucchini during last ten minutes (Do not over cook zucchini; you will want it to still be firm when you remove the mixture from the oven.) Let mixture cool 10 minutes and refrigerate in air-tight container(s).

Italian Diced Tomatoes, drained

 

5 (14.5 oz) cans

 

Day 2: Open tomato cans & drain; mix in with refrigerated mixture from Day 1.

 

Heat mixture to 450 ºF in an electric skillet, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. (This will probably have to be done in 2 to 3 batches).

Salt

Pepper

Both to taste

Add salt and pepper after heating mixture in electric skillet.

Put heated mixture in two half pans, keeping extra pan warm in oven.

 

NAME: Easy Vegetable Toss                                    COST/SVG:

Salads            

 

COOK TIME: 5 minutes                                          SVG. UTENSILS: Lg. Spoon COOK TEMP: N/A                                                            PAN SIZE:  half chafing

                                                                                   

YIELD: 30                                                                 PORTION SIZE:  ½  c.

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Frozen Broccoli Florets

Frozen Cauliflower Florets

Frozen Green Beans, ends trimmed

Water

2 lb

 

2 lb.

 

1 lb.

 

 

4 Tbsp.

1.   Microwave 1 lb. broccoli, 1 lb. cauliflower, and 1 lb. beans for five minutes in glass casserole dish with 2 Tbsp. water, or just until vegetables are crisp-tender. (Do not overcook.) Drain. Place vegetable mixture in large bowl.

Zesty Italian Dressing

2 c.

2. Add dressing, being sure to coat all vegetables. Refrigerate for 24 hours in covered plastic container

Red Pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips

Shredded Parmesan Cheese

 

2 large

 

 

2/3 c.

3. ADD pepper and cheese just before serving.

 

 

NAME: Italian Salad                                     COST/SVG:

Salads            

 

COOK TIME: 20 min                                               SVG. UTENSILS: Tongs                 

COOK TEMP: N/A                                                  PAN SIZE:  half pan

                                                                                   

YIELD: 20                                                                 PORTION SIZE:  ½ c. – ¾ c.

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Olive Oil

White Wine Vinegar
Dried Oregano
Garlic Powder

Salt

Pepper

1 c + 2 Tbsp.

½ - ¾ c

 

1 Tbsp.

¼ tsp.

1/8 tsp.

1/8 tsp.

 

 

1. Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, and garlic in small to med bowl and blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Set in refrigerator to marinate overnight.

 

 

 

 

Chopped Romaine Lettuce

Red Onion, very thinly sliced

Sliced Black Olives

Sliced Fresh Mushrooms

40 oz.

 

3 c.

 

 

3 c. or 1 box

2. Combine lettuce, red onion, olives, and mushrooms in large bowl. Pour dressing over; toss to coat.

 

NAME: Blueberry Angel Food Cake Roll (Desserts)                    COST/SVG:

 

COOK TIME:  15 minutes                                       SVG. UTENSILS: flat spatula                               

COOK TEMP: 350 deg. F                                        PAN SIZE:  2 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x1 inch jelly-roll pans for baking

                                                                                   

YIELD: 16-20 Servings                                            PORTION SIZE:  1 roll

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Angel Food Cake Mix

 

 

 

 

 

Confectioners Sugar

 

1 package

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¼ c.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

 

Line jelly-roll pans with parchment paper or brown paper. Follow angel food cake package directions.

 

Separate Cake into two separate jelly roll pans and spread evenly, cut through batter with knife to remove air bubbles and put in preheated oven.

 

Dust lint free towels (in drawer in back room) with 1/8 c of confectioners sugar, save the rest for the end. 

 

After being removed from oven invert cakes AT once onto clean, lint-free dishtowels dusted with confectioners sugar and remove paper carefully.  Starting at short end, roll up each cake with towel jelly-roll fashion.  Cool completely (about 10 minutes).

Unroll cakes and follow instructions for blueberry pie filling.

 

Blueberry pie filling

 

 

1 can (21 oz.)

Spread 1 c. to within 1 inch of edges on each cake.  Re-roll and place seam-side down on serving plate.

 

Dust the rolls when finished with the remaining confectioners sugar

 

NAME: Raspberry Pistachio Biscotti                        COST/SVG:

Hot Foods; Salads; Desserts                        

 

COOK TIME: about 60 min.                                   SVG. UTENSILS:  tongs                 

COOK TEMP: 350, 325 deg. F                                PAN SIZE:  baking sheet

                                                                                   

YIELD: 25-30                                                PORTION SIZE:  1 biscotti

 

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

all purpose flour

baking powder
salt

2 + ¼ c.

 

2 tsp.

½ tsp.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with dark parchment paper. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl to blend.

sugar
eggs
canola oil
almond extract

1 cup

3 large

2 Tbsp.

2.5 tsp.

Using electric mixer, beat sugar, eggs, oil, and almond extract in large bowl until well blended. Add flour mixture and beat until smooth.

shelled raw unsalted natural pistachios
dried raspberries
chopped high-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Perugina)

3/4 cup

 

 

1 cup (5 oz.) 1/2 cup

 

Stir in pistachios, dried berries, and 1/2 cup chopped white chocolate.

 

 

Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls in two 12-inch-long strips on prepared baking sheet, spacing strips 3 inches apart. Using wet fingertips, shape each strip into 3-inch-wide log, pressing evenly (logs may look slightly lumpy).

 

 

2. Bake logs until lightly browned and almost firm to touch, about 30 minutes. Cool logs on sheet 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.

 

 

3. Carefully transfer logs to cutting board. Line same baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut each log crosswise into generous 1/2-inch-thick slices. Stand biscotti upright, spacing about 1/4 inch apart, in 3 rows on prepared baking sheet. Bake until pale golden (biscotti may be soft but will firm as they cool), about 20 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet.

high-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Perugina) and/or 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 ounces

4. Line another large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 8 ounces chopped white chocolate in medium glass bowl. Place 8 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate in another medium glass bowl, if desired. Microwave separately on medium in 20-second intervals just until chocolate is soft to touch, about 40 seconds total (do not overheat or chocolate will burn or seize). Stir chocolate until smooth.

5. Dip 1 end or 1 side of each biscotti in chocolate; place on baking sheet. Chill until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. (Can be made ahead. Arrange in single layer in airtight container and chill up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 weeks.)

 

 

NAME: Chocolate Chip Trifle                                   COST/SVG:

Desserts                     

 

COOK TIME:  13 min                                              SVG. UTENSILS:                           

COOK TEMP: 375ºF                                               PAN SIZE: 

                                                                                   

YIELD: 24                                                                 PORTION SIZE:  1

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

 

 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

2 package (18 oz.)

 

  1. Cut cookie dough roll in half lengthwise and then in half again lengthwise, for a total of 4 long pieces. Cut cookie dough into 2 1/2-inch logs, ending with 16. Place on un-greased baking sheets.
  2. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown. (Note: Hy-Vee brand cookie dough makes best cookies when slightly under baked.) Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

milk
chocolate instant pudding

frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed

4 c.

4 (3.4-ounce) package

4 (12-ounce) containers

 

  1. Beat milk and pudding mix in kitchen aide mixer until blended. Fold whipped topping into mixture.

 

Baked Cookies

sliced fresh strawberries

Pudding Mixture

 

3 quarts

1.    Crumble 6 cookies. Sprinkle 3/4 of crumbled cookies on bottom of a deep 10-inch glass individual dishes or stem ware. Top with 1/3 of pudding mixture. Place strawberries over pudding. Stand remaining 10 cookies, face side out, along the inside of dish. Place remaining pudding mixture over strawberries. Top with remaining crushed cookies. Cover; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Garnish: With remaining strawberries, if there are any

Plating: 10 inch glasses

 Puerto Rican

 

NAME: Arroz con Gondules                                COST/SVG:

Entree

COOK TIME:                                                            SVG. UTENSILS: spoon

COOK TEMP:                                                          PAN SIZE: full pan

YIELD: 35 servings                                                 PORTION SIZE: about 1 cup

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Pork

Black Pepper

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 lbs

3 TBS

6 TBS

Cube pork into ½ inch cubes. In large deep pot, heat olive oil on med heat. Add pork and pepper, and cook until lightly browned. About 15 mins.

Onion

Green Pepper

Minced Garlic

3 cups

1.5 cups

3 tsp

Finely dice onion and green peppers. Mince garlic.

 

 

Add onion, green peppers, and garlic to the meat and cook another 10 mins. Stirring often. Don’t let garlic burn!!

Tomato Paste 

 

Oregano

Cilantro

Tomato Sauce

1.5 cups and 3 TBS

1.5 tsp

1.5 tsp

1.5 cups

Add oregano, cilantro, and tomato sauce to meat mixture. Cook for 5 mins, stirring often.

Goya Sazon

Pinto Beans

Green Olives, sliced

Water

3 package

45ounces

1 cup

4.5 cups

Stir in Sazon, pigeon peas, olives, and water. Bring to a boil.

Medium Grain Rice

6 cups

Stir in rice. Return to boil. Cover and lower heat. Let simmer for 20 mins. Stir thoroughly and continue to cook on low for about 15 to 20 mins or until rice is tender.

Special Instructions: Make sure you have a BIG pot. If needed make meat mixture then split into 3 batches to add rice.

Garnishing:

Plating:

NAME:          Empanadas                                                    COST/SVG:

Entree                        

COOK TIME:                                                           SVG. UTENSILS:                           

COOK TEMP:                                                          PAN SIZE:                                                    

YIELD: 36                                                                 PORTION SIZE:  2 meat pies

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

All purpose flour

 

Salt

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Oil Veg or Canola

Warm Water

4 ½ Quarts (or 18 cups)

1/3 tsp

1 TBS

1TBS

1 ½ cups

6 cups

Combine all dry ingredients in large bowl. Add all wet ingredients. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Possibly in stand mixer.

 

 

 

 

 

Divide dough into 6 equal balls. Wrap in plastic and let set for 15 mins or overnight.

 

 

 

 

Divide each ball into 12 pieces. Roll each piece on wax paper with a rolling pin into 4 inch circles. ( about the size of your palm)

*** end of dough***

Chicken

 

6 lbs

 

Bake chicken until done. Let cool and pull meat from bones.

*** end of prep***

Diced Onion

Diced Green Pepper

Minced Garlic

Chopped Cilantro

Chopped Mushrooms

Tomato Paste

Goya Sazon

3 med

3

 

6 tsp

¾ cup

¾ cup

 

6 TBS

6 packages

Sautee onion, green pepper, garlic, and cilantro. Combine mushrooms, tomato paste, chicken, and Goya Sazon in a pan and cook until all ingredients are cooked thoroughly. Let cool.

*** End of Filling***

 

 

Place 2 TBS of filling on half of the 4inch dough circle. Fold other side over the filling. Seal the edges of the empanada with fork.

Oil Veg or Canola

6 cups

Heat oil in pan. Fry empanadas for about 5 mins on each side until golden brown. Place of paper towel lined dish.

Special Instructions: Dough can be made in batches. We will find something that is about 4 inches in diameter.

NAME: Fried Plantains                                                      COST/SVG:

Hot Side

COOK TIME:                                                                        SVG. UTENSILS:

COOK TEMP:                                                                      PAN SIZE:

YIELD:                                                                                   PORTION SIZE:

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Plantains

13 plantains

Peel all fruit. Slice at a slant so that you get about 6 pieces from each fruit.

Garlic Salt

Salt

Pepper

Ground Oregano

1 ½ TBS

1 ½ TBS

1 ½ TBS

1 ½ TBS

Make seasoning mixture. Sprinkle onto all pieces of fruit.

Oil Veg or Canola

2 cups

Heat oil over medium heat. Add 4-6 pieces to hot oil. Pan fry until just begin to turn golden. Remove from hot oil. Let set on paper towels to drain oil.

 

 

Set on large cutting board. Using a rolling pin, press down firmly on each piece until they are flatten thin and elongated. About ¼ in thick.

*** End of first part****

 

 

Return fruit, 4-6 pieces to hot oil and continue to fry until they are golden brown.

 

 

Place fried plantains on paper towels to remove excess oil.

 

NAME: Sautéed Zucchini                                  COST/SVG:

Hot Side

COOK TIME:                                                     SVG. UTENSILS:

COOK TEMP:                                                   PAN SIZE:

YIELD:                                                                         PORTION SIZE:

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Zucchini

Onions, Large

10 lbs

4

Cut zucchini and onions into ¼ inch slices.

*** End of Prep***

Butter

Lemon Pepper

8 TBS

4TBS

Sautee onions in butter. Add zucchini and lemon pepper.  Cook zucchini until it is cooked with firm but soft texture when poked with fork, about 5 minutes.

NAME: Corn and Pico de Gallo                          COST/SVG:

Cold Side

COOK TIME:                                                                        SVG. UTENSILS:

COOK TEMP:                                                          PAN SIZE:  

YIELD:                                                                       PORTION SIZE:

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Tomato

Bell Pepper

White Onions

Minced Garlic

Cilantro

1 can

2 peppers

1 ¾ cups

3 TBS

¾ cup

Dice finely all ingredients. Add together in a large bowl. Snip Cilantro with kitchen shears or chop along with other vegetables.

Lime

Salt

5 TBS

¼ tsp

Pour lime Juice over the mixture. Stir. Add salt to taste.

Frozen Corn

12 cups (3- 2 lb pkgs)

Combine with vegetable mixture. Cover with plastic and let set over night.

 

NAME: Polvorones                                       COST/SVG:

Dessert

COOK TIME: 10 mins                                             SVG. UTENSILS:

COOK TEMP: 350   degrees F                                PAN SIZE:  Cookie sheet

YIELD: 60 -1 inch cookies                                        PORTION SIZE: 3 cookies

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Sugar

Oil Veg or Canola

2/3 cups

½ cups

Blend sugar slowly into oil.

Egg

Butter

Salt

1

2 TBS

1/8 tsp

Add egg, salt, and butter. Blend thoroughly.

Flour

2 cups

Blend in flour slowly and thoroughly

 

 

Portion out in tablespoons and roll dough into balls and put on cookie sheet. Bake for 10 mins at 350. Let cool completely.

*** End of First part***

Powdered Sugar

2 cups

Roll or dust cookies with powdered sugar. May have left over sugar.

Strawberries

20 berries

Fan berries. Place 1 per plate with 3 cookies.

Special Instructions:

Garnishing:  strawberries

Plating: 3 cookies and 1 berry

NAME: Chocolate Pie                                            COST/SVG:

Dessert

COOK TIME:                                                            SVG. UTENSILS:

COOK TEMP:                                                          PAN SIZE:

YIELD: 3 pies                                                           PORTION SIZE: 1/8 pie

INGREDIENTS

MEASURE

METHOD

Milk Chocolate Chips

Kaluah

6 cups

1 cup

Place 2 Cups chocolate chips and 1/3 cup Kaluah in a double boiler over med heat. Melt together stirring continuously. Remove from heat. Repeat 2 more times to make 3 batches.

Vanilla Extract

3 TBS

Add vanilla extract. 1 TBS to a chocolate mixture.

Soft Silken Tofu

Honey

3 Blocks

3 TBS

In a blender, combine 1 chocolate mixture, 1 block of tofu, and 1 TBS honey. Liquefy until smooth.

Chocolate Pie Crust

3