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Rice and Beans
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texviking
04/17/09
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how much dry rice and beans will be needed to feed 130 people (as side dishes)
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ellen
04/17/09
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About 10 pounds dry each rice and beans.
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Lisa
07/08/09
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I'm having a party and will be feeding 60 people. How many lbs of rice and beans will I need to cook?
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ellen
07/09/09
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Just 1/2 of the amounts of the previous writer.
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MICHELLE
08/30/09
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I'm cooking mexican rice and beans(pinto beans)for 120 people how much pounds of rice and beans do i need to buy.
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MICHELLE
08/30/09
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Barbacoa
I'm making Barbacoa(mexican for shreeded beef) but i'm not sure how much pounds of meat i need to buy it's for 120 people.
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ellen
08/30/09
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8-10 pounds dry per 100 depending on whether they are light or heavy eaters and what else is being served. If you are making the BBQ yourself, and it is the only meat, you need AT LEAST 1 pound boneless raw beef per 4 people, 1 for three if it is plated and not going into tacos or sandwiches, or if it is self serve.
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elaine
09/08/09
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i am making rice pilaf for 40 - how much do i make, can i make it ahead of time and how much extra water should i use to keep it moist?
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ellen
09/08/09
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3 to 3 1/2 pounds dry rice. If you use a baked rice recipe, tightly covered, you just turn it to 180 as soon as it is cooked and fluffed- re-cover it tightly and pop it back in the warm oven. No extra water or just a sprinkle- and like all pilafs, tastier if made with chicken stock or broth.
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dana Dorrance
11/09/09
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mexican rice
Im going to make mexican rice for about 60 guests. What is the cooking method? How do the caterers do it? I would usually use a stove top but have heard of an oven method and re-heat for later.
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ellen
11/09/09
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Pro caters have steam kettles , huge items not like any home kitchen item.
You want any of my Mexican or Spanish rice recipes, 2/3 the amount for 100. You can easily do this in the oven, and it is much tastier if not reheated. You bake rice in a roaster with a tight lid. Allowing 40-50 minutes if it is white, an hour for brown. The liquid should be hot when it mixes with the dry rice.
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Esmeralda
03/11/10
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iam having my daughters sweet15 n iam making barbacoa with side of rice n beans for 100 people. How many pounds of meat of barbacoa do i need to buy n how many pounds of rice n beans too. Some people make the barbacoa with pork is it better n cheaper?
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ellen
03/11/10
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About 8 pounds each dried rice and beans would make plenty, 7 if they are lighter eaters or many kids. If you are making the BBQ yourself, and it is the only meat, you need AT LEAST 1 pound boneless raw beef or pork per 4 people, 1 for three if it is plated and not going into tacos or sandwiches, or if it is self serve. If buying already made, 1 pound for 5 is a minimum, 1 for 4 if it is plated and not going into tacos or sandwiches, or if it is self serve.
Both beef and pork make good barbaracoa, you want boneless chuck roast or pork shoulder (same cut, different animal).
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Julie
02/27/11
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I'm desperately looking for Louisiana Red Beans & Rice - vegetarian (!) to feed 50 for a church Mardi Gras party. Any help out there?
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ellen
02/27/11
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Go to this site:
www.gumbopages.com/food/red-beans.html
Use good vegetarian sausage and seitan ham for the meats. If you do not, you will probably add some tomato chunks, which is good, but not traditional.
You want about 6 pounds of beans to start.
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Maria
05/15/11
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Mexican rice
Can I cook mexican rice in roaster oven? Cooking 25lb of rice for a wedding
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ellen
05/15/11
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Yes, but for 25 pounds you will need 3 roasters.
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Maria
05/17/11
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How much water do I need for the rice to cook right?
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ellen
05/18/11
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I use just about double the water for long grain rice, which is what I prefer for this dish. Converted (such as Uncle Ben's) actually holds best.
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jer
06/09/11
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Making spanish rice for 200 best suggestions for keeping it fresh and moist but not mush. Using chafing dishes and access to a warmer but little oven space
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ellen
06/10/11
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Start with either converted rice (such as Uncle Ben's) or Basmati. Cook no more than one day ahead. If cooking ahead, cool very rapidly in shallow pans, no more than 2 inches deep. It will have to be cooked before you use the warmer or chafer, neither of those is sufficient for rice cooking.
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Yolanda
09/17/11
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How many pounds of potatoes should I buy for making potato salad for 300?
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ellen
09/17/11
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About 100 pounds.
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M.Hoveln
10/08/11
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I am going to cook rice pilaf for 100 people in a roaster oven. I am told it will fit in one 18 quart roaster oven. How long should I cook it for, and what is the best ay to keep it warm until it is served? When is the best time to add the vegtables to it?
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ellen
10/08/11
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I would not do it in one roaster, I would do 2. The procedure is just like for any oven pilaf, veggies added at the same time as for the oven pilaf. As soon as you are within 5 minutes of done, turn to 180 and put a clean cotton dish towel over the whole top, to catch any drips from the lid.
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connie
11/04/11
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I am cooking the red beans and sausage only in the roaster...what is the best temperature and length of time to expect. I am planning dinner for 21.
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ellen
11/04/11
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I always cook the rice separately. The roaster is the equivalent of a high crock pot at 300. A couple of hours at 325-350 after all the prep. See Chucks gumbo pages for the most excellent red bean recipe.
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