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There are clearly two schools of thought regarding
portions: too much and just right. Some people don't
feel comfortable unless they know that there will be
leftovers, others prefer that it all disappear by the
end of the meal. In estimating how much to prepare,
one must also consider the size and appetites of those
being fed:
Occasionally a 5 year old will eat ten hors
d'oeuvres, but perhaps this is not ideal!
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As a rough average, one medium sized, medium hungry
person could consume what is listed below:
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4 to 8
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Hors d'Oeuvres
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1 cup
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Soup
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1/4 of a
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Head of Lettuce
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1/3 lb
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Boneless Meat or Fish
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1 lb
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Poultry with bone in
(more for duck or goose)
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1/4 lb
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Vegetables
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1/3 lb
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Rice, beans, etc.
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1/4 lb raw
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Pasta
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1/4 cup
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Gravy
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