What is cook: Definition and 84 Discussions

Okay the age old question what came first the chicken or the egg??:confused: NO just joking!:D No really do you usually do one or two recipes at your shows and if you only do one is it a savory or a sweet?:confused: :confused: Just wondering what really works the best.:) Thanks Heather:)

I am doing a show for some mother at a gymnastics center, while the kids are in practicing we will be in another room having a PC party thy show will be at 9:30am and I will have no way to do any cooking. No stove, oven, or microwave, and the director doesn't want me to use a hot plate. So i am...

I know I've seen this on here before, but how do you cook bacon in the bar pan? I have my first show Thursday and wanted to try it out before then so I could tell about it. Thanks!

In your opinion, what level of cook are you? From 1 - 10? Also what is ONE word that would describe you in the kitchen? Personally, I am probably a level 7 in the kitchen. I am really good at judging stuff, but I am not an expert AT ALL. One word to describe me in the kitchen is...

My first show is going to be at the golf course and they only have a microwave to cook with. I hosted a show there last year and my consultant did a cake and I don't remember the savory dish. Any ideas? Is it ok to pre-cook something?

Does anyone know how long this needs to cook? Hee hee... I only make turkeys once a year, never remember... :)

There was a thread on here within the last few days where someone talked about making a recipe and cooking half in a stone and half in a regular pan. Does anyone remember that thread and would be able to find it again? I've done so many searches, but can't pinpoint that particular thread...

Hi I'm Vonceil. I currently live in Alabama but will be moving to LA in Sept. I have been doing PC for 7 months but I am a little nervous about moving my business. My hubby is in the Army and is totally supportive of me continuing to do PC. If any of you are from LA, I would love to chat with...

I'm doing a show for a friend in a few weeks and this gal HATES to cook! She's one of those people who shops at a lot of gourmet grocery stores and deli's and she eats out a lot....yes, she is single. She's very successful and a work-a-holic too (probably works 10-12 hour days). I'm...

Does anyone have recipes for a panini other the one in the new SB? I would like a variety to choose from b/c I think it would be fun to use this at a show. I am so excited about the new press and pan!!! Also, how do you all cook at a show when the guests cannot all fit in the kitchen? Do you...

Well, this site has been a God-send already...and I've only been a member for 3 days! I've downloaded recipes, newsletters, forms, etc. You all are so generous!!! :D I just started selling PC and my first three shows are booked and lined up for the week of July 17th. Now my big worry and...

ideas? I have hosts asking for dessert recipes for July and I'm stumped. We don't want to heat up the kitchen but I still want to demo lots of tools so I'm not sure a prebaked crust for a dessert pizza is the way to go unless of course it demos alot. Anyone have a suggestion? TIA,

I have a host who wants to do a "hate to cook but have to cook show". I have no idea what to fix or say, being that I love to cook. Please Help! Thanks, Brittiny

I had a host ask for a couples cook off show and I have no idea how to do that, can you folks help me ??? Thanks!!! Gail : ) [email protected]

I'm JUST starting out, and I am doing a party at my daughter's school for all the teachers ;) , but I'm not sure I'll have access to an oven, stove or microwave... Any ideas of what I can make...I ONLY have the Super Starter kit, so I'm limited there too... :o But, oh what a great show this...

HI. This is my first open house and I am really in need of some ideas as what to cook. My main problem is as of right now all I have is the tools that my kit came with any suggestions? Please i could use some input. Thanks

I have been doing my shows in quite a different way and I think my sales have increased because of it. I let the guests make the dishes! When I get to the hosts home we set up 2 or 3 stations with everything needed to make a recipe. I have the recipes printed up. Once the guests have...

Hello, I wondered if anyone could help me out with some recipes....I have been talking to the girl that I work with and she agreed to host a show, only to help me out. She HATES :mad: to cook and is not really good at it. :o Does anyone know any recipes that would fit the bill? She's a...

As you all know it is easier to "sell" products with value added. People may look at the Roasting Pan as an expensive turkey pan they can use maybe twice a year. Here are some great ideas to add to the value of our new Roasting Pan: Suggest that this pan will SAVE money in just a few...

What cookware is recommended for a glass top cook stove?

Hello All! I am looking for some of your creative ideas! I have a show coming up on the 17th for 25-30 ladies at a resort. The theme of their conference is "Pampered" hence The Pampered Chef. They were referred to me through a lady who had attended one of my past shows. Here are the areas...

This article was on AT&T Homepage today. I thought I would share it. Amid 'Food Culture' Boom, Many Can't Cook Updated 3:14 PM ET July 10, 2005 By MICHAEL HILL HYDE PARK, N.Y. (AP) - On a weekend when other kitchen classrooms at the Culinary Institute of America are packed...

I am new to The Pampered Chef...my SS month is June, however I have done a few parties and someone brought up a question that I didn't know how to answer it exactly. Maybe you all can help! If you cook something on/in a stoneware piece and leave it on/in the piece to keep warm...does the food...

I am having a show Memorial Day. it is a picnic, but i am using a tip from the january consultant news about audience participation. This is a couple kitchen show and it will be a cook off. Who can cook better men or the woman. Not only will this be fun,& competitive but the guests will get...