Delicious Chicken Breasts & $1246 in Sales!

[dannyzmom]

Well, tonight, instead of having my host purchase pre-cooked chicken, I had her give me three raw chicken breasts.

I seasoned them with salt & pepper and Rosemary Herb Seasoning Blend and popped them in teh mike in the DCB for 8 minutes. I sold two DCBs at full price and one to the host at 60% off. NICE!

Oh and as it stands right now, the show is at $1246 with at least 3 more orders coming in!

 

[katie0128]

Sweet!!!!!

 

[Christ Follower]

That's marvy!!! I'll have to try that!

 

[chefann]

That's awesome, Carolyn!

 

[missyciccolella]

That is great! What do you say about the DCB? I'm curious as I rarely sell one at full price. Thanks!

 

[dannyzmom]

That is great! What do you say about the DCB? I'm curious as I rarely sell one at full price. Thanks!

Well, so many of ya'll have been talking about how they sell when you show them...so I out 3 breasts seasoned into it and popped them in the mike for 8 mins. I used those 8 mins to talk about all the things you can do with the DCB and how if you buy one not only does it come w/recipes but I also will email you a recipe booklet. I talk abotu how if you're a busy mom w/ baseball, ballet, karate, pta PLUS a full time day job...and you only have 15-30 mins to get dinner on teh table...season your chicken before you leave for work & throw it in the fridge in a zippy bag. Then, in the evening, toss it in the DCB with some veggies and taters and mike it for ___ mins (depending on if it's a whole bird or breasts) OR throw it w/o the veggies & taters...and while it's cooking make your veggie & starch on the stove. They went NUTS for it!

 

[missyciccolella]

Thank you!

Well, so many of ya'll have been talking about how they sell when you show them...so I out 3 breasts seasoned into it and popped them in the mike for 8 mins. I used those 8 mins to talk about all the things you can do with the DCB and how if you buy one not only does it come w/recipes but I also will email you a recipe booklet. I talk abotu how if you're a busy mom w/ baseball, ballet, karate, pta PLUS a full time day job...and you only have 15-30 mins to get dinner on teh table...season your chicken before you leave for work & throw it in the fridge in a zippy bag. Then, in the evening, toss it in the DCB with some veggies and taters and mike it for ___ mins (depending on if it's a whole bird or breasts) OR throw it w/o the veggies & taters...and while it's cooking make your veggie & starch on the stove. They went NUTS for it!

Thanks for sharing! I love these recipes you give them! I was making one of my own so I'm going to use yours as it is much better than mine! Thank you and this timing has been perfect! :thumbup:

 

[KellyTheChef]

I didn't even bring mine to my show on Saturday....just talked about it and how I have an entire sheet of recipes, plus I can tell them how to make the 30 minute chicken, 20 min ribs, 10 min tenderloin, and 30 min turkey chili. I sold one at full price, and one at half price to my host! (and there were only 5 guests there!)

 

[BethCooks4U]

Well, so many of ya'll have been talking about how they sell when you show them...so I out 3 breasts seasoned into it and popped them in the mike for 8 mins. I used those 8 mins to talk about all the things you can do with the DCB and how if you buy one not only does it come w/recipes but I also will email you a recipe booklet. I talk abotu how if you're a busy mom w/ baseball, ballet, karate, pta PLUS a full time day job...and you only have 15-30 mins to get dinner on teh table...season your chicken before you leave for work & throw it in the fridge in a zippy bag. Then, in the evening, toss it in the DCB with some veggies and taters and mike it for ___ mins (depending on if it's a whole bird or breasts) OR throw it w/o the veggies & taters...and while it's cooking make your veggie & starch on the stove. They went NUTS for it!

Thanks for all the tips! I will definitely do that!

Suggestion: Add the quick chicken, tenderloin and ribs to your recipe list. I took a recipe sheet that was posted last week (thank you whoever posted it!) and changed it up so I could include those 10-20 minute recipes. I just added yours too!

 

[Cindycooks]

Carolyn - were these part of a recipe or did you just slice them and let them all try a piece?
Great idea!

 

[quiverfull7]

I've been cutting the pork tenderloin or the chicken and putting it on the SA rectangle tray and I've sold more of them in Sept. than in an entire year. It's a GREAT meat platter... takes up different space on the table .. .but noone ever looks at the SA pieces and thinks "Meat" you know... and it looks very pretty as well.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

First - I sell DCB's at every single show! I have made it a part of all my demos! My favorite, simple demo - which sells both stoneware and cookware - is the 30 minute Chicken w/ the Garlic biscuit bites. I have never had a more powerful demo than that one! I have been saying that no one I know, even if they love cook, and especially of they don't love it, has time to spend an hour or more making dinner - but at the same time, we feel that "mommy guilt" if we are feeding our family frozen, convenience, and take-out foods. At my house I have found that the DCB is a solution to that problem and that using it, in 30 minutes or less, I can feed my family a sit-down dinner of REAL FOOD REAL FAST! I then list several of the recipes that can be made....including a dessert!


Second - Thanks Beth for compiling those recipes!

 

[quiverfull7]

I LOVE that verbage... thanks so much for sharing... I've been saying pretty much the same thing but in a much less powerful way! THAT is going on a note card! Thanks!

 

[dannyzmom]

Thanks for sharing! I love these recipes you give them! I was making one of my own so I'm going to use yours as it is much better than mine! Thank you and this timing has been perfect! :thumbup:

They're not my recipes - I got the recipe booklet from another consultant

 

[dannyzmom]

Thanks for all the tips! I will definitely do that!

Suggestion: Add the quick chicken, tenderloin and ribs to your recipe list. I took a recipe sheet that was posted last week (thank you whoever posted it!) and changed it up so I could include those 10-20 minute recipes. I just added yours too!

Thanks Beth - it's AWESOME!

 

[dannyzmom]

Carolyn - were these part of a recipe or did you just slice them and let them all try a piece?
Great idea!

I used two of the breasts for the Lemon Herb Chicken Ring...the last breast I cut up and let people try - each person who tried it, bought a DCB. The extra we tossed in a tupperware for the host to use for Chicken Salad tomorrow.

 

[dannyzmom]

First - I sell DCB's at every single show! I have made it a part of all my demos! My favorite, simple demo - which sells both stoneware and cookware - is the 30 minute Chicken w/ the Garlic biscuit bites. I have never had a more powerful demo than that one! I have been saying that no one I know, even if they love cook, and especially of they don't love it, has time to spend an hour or more making dinner - but at the same time, we feel that "mommy guilt" if we are feeding our family frozen, convenience, and take-out foods. At my house I have found that the DCB is a solution to that problem and that using it, in 30 minutes or less, I can feed my family a sit-down dinner of REAL FOOD REAL FAST! I then list several of the recipes that can be made....including a dessert!


Second - Thanks Beth for compiling those recipes!

Becky - do you have an outline of sorts for when you do this demo? I am a total creature of habit so I need directions to follow if I am trying somethign ne wand I would LVOE to try this for a show this weekend!

 

[quiverfull7]

Beth... can you post that sheet you've developed here too or are they already on the tri-fold one you posted and I'm not seeing them?

 

[dannyzmom]

Beth... can you post that sheet you've developed here too or are they already on the tri-fold one you posted and I'm not seeing them?

They're included on the one Beth posted.

 

[quiverfull7]

Thank you!

 

[missydivine]

Becky - do you have an outline of sorts for when you do this demo? I am a total creature of habit so I need directions to follow if I am trying somethign ne wand I would LVOE to try this for a show this weekend!

I second that! I love the DCB, but I haven't sold that many of them. These are great ideas and I plan to incorporate them into my show.

 

[legacypc46]

What great ideas...love the booklets...and LOVE the idea of using the slender rectangular platter for meat!

thanks!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Couldn't get it to attach - so here is my demo outline:


PRE-SHOW:
Set up Checkout area
Set up Display Area
Melt Butter in pan
Put chicken in DCB
Oil chicken
Set up demo area
Preheat oven
Meet & Greet guests







SHOW

Welcome! Any first-timers? You are in for a treat! (explain show)
Thank Host (name) – give gift
Explain host's other gifts she will receive tonight
Guest Special for the evening
Introduce myself.......tell story briefly
Demo Chicken – have host put in microwave
Demo Biscuits (I use the 10" skillet, and do them with garlic, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese)
Put in oven – do Ice Cube demo (w/ 8" skillet)
Talk about benefits of DCB - REAL FOOD in 30 minutes or less
Talk about Host & Guest specials for Nov & Dec.






CLOSING

Take Chicken & Biscuits out of ovens
Share the rest of my story.......great time to own your own business!
3 -4 minutes of Housekeeping
Guest Special for Tonight
Upcoming Host Specials
Fill out Guest Care Cards
Do Drawing
Thank everyone for coming
Explain check out
Eat and place orders.


ETA - Feel free to ask questions about this - I use this mostly as a memory jogger - so it may have some gaps for people reading it.

 

[dannyzmom]

Couldn't get it to attach - so here is my demo outline:


PRE-SHOW:
Set up Checkout area
Set up Display Area
Melt Butter in pan
Put chicken in DCB
Oil chicken
Set up demo area
Preheat oven
Meet & Greet guests







SHOW

Welcome! Any first-timers? You are in for a treat! (explain show)
Thank Host (name) – give gift
Explain host's other gifts she will receive tonight
Guest Special for the evening
Introduce myself.......tell story briefly
Demo Chicken – have host put in microwave
Demo Biscuits (I use the 10" skillet, and do them with garlic, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese)
Put in oven – do Ice Cube demo (w/ 8" skillet)
Talk about benefits of DCB - REAL FOOD in 30 minutes or less
Talk about Host & Guest specials for Nov & Dec.






CLOSING

Take Chicken & Biscuits out of ovens
Share the rest of my story.......great time to own your own business!
3 -4 minutes of Housekeeping
Guest Special for Tonight
Upcoming Host Specials
Fill out Guest Care Cards
Do Drawing
Thank everyone for coming
Explain check out
Eat and place orders.


ETA - Feel free to ask questions about this - I use this mostly as a memory jogger - so it may have some gaps for people reading it.

I am really slow -- (as in clueless) -- I need step by steps...like the cards that come in the consultant kit -- so I know in what order to do each step of prepping and demoing each step, each tool...

 

[c00p]

I've never really promoted the DCB, but after reading all of this and seeing that great recipe "flyer", I'm gonna have to!! Thanks for the push!

 

[StacieB]

Great ideas and recipes!! Thanks so much!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Here Goes.......PRE-SHOW:
Set up Checkout areaI find a spot that is a bit away from the demo/eating area, and set up my computer, host & booking info, recipe cards, and recruiting info
Set up Display Area Any products not part of the demo - cookbooks, spices, new colors, etc.....set up, along with acrylic stands with Theme Show & Host Bonus info
Melt Butter in panI pre-melt the butter in the 10" skillet for the biscuits
Put chicken in DCBI wash, dry, and place chicken in the DCB
Oil chicken
Set up demo areaI set up all products to be used in demo - DCB, prep bowl w/ seasoning mix (I make this at home), skillet, Parm cheese in Micro Grater, Garlic & Garlic Press, Italian Seasoning, cutting board, forged utility knife, and biscuits, and RUFTH Trivet, and 2 silicone hot pads.
Preheat oven (for biscuits)
Meet & Greet guestsGreet all guests and write their name on a nametag for themSHOW
Welcome! Any first-timers? first timers get a twixit - if it's the right crowd they also get teased about being PC virgins, and I'm glad that I get to be their first.... You are in for a treat! (explain show)I go thru a run down of the show - fun food and free stuff.....and then I tell them that they are going to experience something incredible! I realize they are going to be skeptical, because I was too - and tell this story:"Other consultants kept saying how incredible it was, and I kept saying to
myself "there is no way it can be that good"! And there is NO WAY I am roasting
a chicken in the microwave!
But then I found a whole chicken marked down to $.49 lb....so I thought hey, it
will only cost me $2 to ruin a chicken...what have I got to lose? So I took it
home, and I tried it. At first I kept waiting for my microwave to explode....but
then I started smelling the incredibly yummy smell coming from my microwave. (at
this time, they are starting to smell the chicken roasting too), and when it was
done - I was honestly expecting a rubber chicken, but what I got instead was the
most incredibly moist, falling off the bone, delicious chicken that rivaled any
chicken I had ever purchased in the deli! I fed it to my husband for dinner, without telling him how it was
made - and he said it was some of the best chicken he had ever had!
Now, I make this for my family at least 2-3 times a month, and seriously, every
time I take it out of the microwave, I still look at it and say 'That's
Incredible! I can't believe I just made this chicken in the microwave in 30
minutes!" And that is why we call this the Incredible 30 Minute Chicken! I can
guarantee that when I serve this chicken to you tonight, you will be saying the
same thing!"

Thank Host (name) – give gift
Explain host's other gifts she will receive tonight
Guest Special for the evening
Introduce myself.......tell story briefly
Demo Chicken I show them the chicken (it's had the lid on until this point) and then I rub on the seasoning mix (I use gloves) telling them what is in the mix.– have host put in microwave
Demo Biscuits I briefly show the cookware, and say we will talk more about how amazing it is after we get the biscuits in the oven. I press garlic in the pan - talk about garlic press uses......I shake in Italian Seasoning.....talk about our great spices and rubs..........I grate in parm cheese - talk about all the uses for the micro grater.......cut up biscuits w/ forged knife, and talk about knives and cutting board. Dump in biscuits and stir w/ mix n scraper....talk about scraper collection. Put biscuits in the oven
do Ice Cube demoPass around 8" pan w/ ice cube in it, so they can all experience cookware - talk about the benefits and ease of cooking with our cookware
Talk about Host & Guest specials for Nov & Dec.
If there is time, I also go over some new products.....pass around the new sprinkles......CLOSINGTake Chicken & Biscuits out of ovens I ALWAYS give them the tip about letting your meat sit for 5-10 minutes before carving to redistribute the juices......I say - "So you think you always over cook your chicken, turkey, or roast......well, I'm here to tell you it's not you! You are a way better cook than you think! All you need to do is let it sit, and it will be perfect! This always gets lots of gasps and "I didn't know that's"
Then I have been saying that no one I know, even if they love cook, and especially of they don't love it, has time to spend an hour or more making dinner - but at the same time, we feel that "mommy guilt" if we are feeding our family frozen, convenience, and take-out foods. At my house I have found that the DCB is a solution to that problem and that using it, in 30 minutes or less, I can feed my family a sit-down dinner of REAL FOOD REAL FAST! While the chicken is cooking and the biscuits are in the oven, you can be getting a veggie or salad made, and set the table and have the dishwasher emptied! I then list several of the recipes that can be made....including a dessert!
Share the rest of my story.......great time to own your own business!
3 -4 minutes of Housekeeping
Guest Special for Tonight
Upcoming Host Specials
Fill out Guest Care Cards
Do Drawing
Thank everyone for coming
Explain check out
Eat and place orders.

 

[dannyzmom]

PRE-SHOW:
Set up Checkout areaI find a spot that is a bit away from the demo/eating area, and set up my computer, host & booking info, recipe cards, and recruiting info
Set up Display Area Any products not part of the demo - cookbooks, spices, new colors, etc.....set up, along with acrylic stands with Theme Show & Host Bonus info
Melt Butter in panI pre-melt the butter in the 10" skillet for the biscuits
Put chicken in DCBI wash, dry, and place chicken in the DCB
Oil chicken
Set up demo areaI set up all products to be used in demo - DCB, prep bowl w/ seasoning mix (I make this at home), skillet, Parm cheese in Micro Grater, Garlic & Garlic Press, Italian Seasoning, cutting board, forged utility knife, and biscuits, and RUFTH Trivet, and 2 silicone hot pads.
Preheat oven (for biscuits)
Meet & Greet guestsGreet all guests and write their name on a nametag for them







SHOW
Welcome! Any first-timers? first timers get a twixit - if it's the right crowd they also get teased about being PC virgins, and I'm glad that I get to be their first.... You are in for a treat! (explain show)I go thru a run down of the show - fun food and free stuff.....and then I tell them that they are going to experience something incredible! I realize they are going to be skeptical, because I was too - and tell this story:"Other consultants kept saying how incredible it was, and I kept saying to
myself "there is no way it can be that good"! And there is NO WAY I am roasting
a chicken in the microwave!
But then I found a whole chicken marked down to $.49 lb....so I thought hey, it
will only cost me $2 to ruin a chicken...what have I got to lose? So I took it
home, and I tried it. At first I kept waiting for my microwave to explode....but
then I started smelling the incredibly yummy smell coming from my microwave. (at
this time, they are starting to smell the chicken roasting too), and when it was
done - I was honestly expecting a rubber chicken, but what I got instead was the
most incredibly moist, falling off the bone, delicious chicken that rivaled any
chicken I had ever purchased in the deli! I fed it to my husband for dinner, without telling him how it was
made - and he said it was some of the best chicken he had ever had!
Now, I make this for my family at least 2-3 times a month, and seriously, every
time I take it out of the microwave, I still look at it and say 'That's
Incredible! I can't believe I just made this chicken in the microwave in 30
minutes!" And that is why we call this the Incredible 30 Minute Chicken! I can
guarantee that when I serve this chicken to you tonight, you will be saying the
same thing!"

Thank Host (name) – give gift
Explain host's other gifts she will receive tonight
Guest Special for the evening
Introduce myself.......tell story briefly
Demo Chicken I show them the chicken (it's had the lid on until this point) and then I rub on the seasoning mix (I use gloves) telling them what is in the mix.– have host put in microwave
Demo Biscuits I briefly show the cookware, and say we will talk more about how amazing it is after we get the biscuits in the oven. I press garlic in the pan - talk about garlic press uses......I shake in Italian Seasoning.....talk about our great spices and rubs..........I grate in parm cheese - talk about all the uses for the micro grater.......cut up biscuits w/ forged knife, and talk about knives and cutting board. Dump in biscuits and stir w/ mix n scraper....talk about scraper collection. Put biscuits in the oven
do Ice Cube demoPass around 8" pan w/ ice cube in it, so they can all experience cookware - talk about the benefits and ease of cooking with our cookware
Talk about Host & Guest specials for Nov & Dec.
If there is time, I also go over some new products.....pass around the new sprinkles......






CLOSING

Take Chicken & Biscuits out of ovens I ALWAYS give them the tip about letting your meat sit for 5-10 minutes before carving to redistribute the juices......I say - "So you think you always over cook your chicken, turkey, or roast......well, I'm here to tell you it's not you! You are a way better cook than you think! All you need to do is let it sit, and it will be perfect! This always gets lots of gasps and "I didn't know that's"
Then I have been saying that no one I know, even if they love cook, and especially of they don't love it, has time to spend an hour or more making dinner - but at the same time, we feel that "mommy guilt" if we are feeding our family frozen, convenience, and take-out foods. At my house I have found that the DCB is a solution to that problem and that using it, in 30 minutes or less, I can feed my family a sit-down dinner of REAL FOOD REAL FAST! While the chicken is cooking and the biscuits are in the oven, you can be getting a veggie or salad made, and set the table and have the dishwasher emptied! I then list several of the recipes that can be made....including a dessert!
Share the rest of my story.......great time to own your own business!
3 -4 minutes of Housekeeping
Guest Special for Tonight
Upcoming Host Specials
Fill out Guest Care Cards
Do Drawing
Thank everyone for coming
Explain check out
Eat and place orders.

BECKY!!!!!!
I can't believe you took the time to type that all out for me - you are such an angel! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
About how long do your demos typically run? I feel like lately mine have been going WAY too long (thus nobody wants to book with me lately)...and it sounds like this demo of yours will bo done nice and fast...

 

[ChefBeckyD]

BECKY!!!!!!
I can't believe you took the time to type that all out for me - you are such an angel! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
About how long do your demos typically run? I feel like lately mine have been going WAY too long (thus nobody wants to book with me lately)...and it sounds like this demo of yours will bo done nice and fast...

45 minutes from start to finish.
5 minutes before I put the chicken in the microwave.....30 minutes while it's cooking, and then 10 minutes after while it sits. (I let it sit for about 5 minutes, and then I toss it in either the Dots Large Bowl, or the Oval Platter, and I slide the biscuits out onto the Med Dots Plate. I slice a little of the chicken, but then I let them just pick at it mostly. Serve it all on the appetizer plates in the caddy!

 

[beepampered]

Any recipes for vegeterians for the DCB? Thanks.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Any recipes for vegeterians for the DCB? Thanks.

The quick Turkey chili could be made with Boca Crumbles.....

Are you asking for Microwave recipes, or just any recipes? I have made lots of stuff in the oven with it.......Baked Beans, Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole......

 

[Shawnna]

Thanks for the recipe file. I had not sold any of these...I always talk about it and how much I love it...until my Mom's show last week. She bought one for my sister for Christmas using her half-price and plans to take advantage of her booking benefit this month to get one for herself. This is a great product and the fact that it will fit in the microwave makes it even better...and the food tastes good and not like rubber.

 

[lacychef]

Thanks for all your great tips ladies! I'm hoping to start selling more of these too; to customers-not just hosts.

 

[Leigh0725]

Hmmm, i was thinking about crossing selling the DCB with the Family Burrito recipe. My host didn't think the whole chicken would go over well with her guests. I was thinking of demoing something with the pizza stone with handles and thought this would be a good recipe. Reading these posts, I thought what a great way to show a quick and easy recipe. At what temperature should the chicken get up to? You're suppose to have 3 cups diced cooked chicken. How many chicken breasts would this be? A pound?

 

[Leigh0725]

Bumping - as I just wanted to see if someone could answer my chicken question.

 

[dannyzmom]

Hmmm, i was thinking about crossing selling the DCB with the Family Burrito recipe. My host didn't think the whole chicken would go over well with her guests. I was thinking of demoing something with the pizza stone with handles and thought this would be a good recipe. Reading these posts, I thought what a great way to show a quick and easy recipe. At what temperature should the chicken get up to? You're suppose to have 3 cups diced cooked chicken. How many chicken breasts would this be? A pound?

I would do three chicken breasts in the DCB for 8 minutes...or til the juices run clear.

 

[Cindycooks]

At my show on the 16th I am making the Clubhouse Chicken Squares. The host is really picky and will not eat anything spicy (didnt want to try any of the new recipes)...so fine with me! I'm going to cook the chicken first in the DCB - she has 16 confirmed so far and I'm keeping my fingers crossed this goes over well!

 

[Stampaholic1961]

After reading this I had to try it. I had previously tried the whole chicken & it was good but we use boneless skinless chicken breast more than whole chickens. I had 5 chicken breasts...3 fit in the DCB. I did them like Carolyn said with the Rosemary seasoning. Very good!! I didn't want to wait until the DCB cooled to cook the other 2 so I decided to experiment. I put one chicken breast in a small oval baker. On one of them I used some french fry seasoning that my hubby wanted me to try (a friend uses it on her chicken) along with the salt, pepper & some granulated garlic. On the other one I used our (discontinued) lemon pepper seasoning along with the salt, pepper & some granulated garlic. The 2 small oval bakers took 4-5 minutes to cook. I was completely amazed that something that took such a short time to cook was soooooo good! I'm going to get more chicken this week so I can experiment with all the other spices & rubs we have!!! I know we want to sell the DCBs but the small oval bakers is a good option for people who are cooking for 1 person.Thanks Carolyn for sharing your recipe.

 

[vogee13]

After reading this I had to try it. I had previously tried the whole chicken & it was good but we use boneless skinless chicken breast more than whole chickens. I had 5 chicken breasts...3 fit in the DCB. I did them like Carolyn said with the Rosemary seasoning. Very good!! I didn't want to wait until the DCB cooled to cook the other 2 so I decided to experiment. I put one chicken breast in a small oval baker. On one of them I used some french fry seasoning that my hubby wanted me to try (a friend uses it on her chicken) along with the salt, pepper & some granulated garlic. On the other one I used our (discontinued) lemon pepper seasoning along with the salt, pepper & some granulated garlic. The 2 small oval bakers took 4-5 minutes to cook. I was completely amazed that something that took such a short time to cook was soooooo good! I'm going to get more chicken this week so I can experiment with all the other spices & rubs we have!!! I know we want to sell the DCBs but the small oval bakers is a good option for people who are cooking for 1 person.

Did you just put the chicken in the baker and place in microwave?? any water? Did you cover it with something? this is a great alternative for those guest that might not want to purchase the DCB due to cost!

 

[BethCooks4U]

After reading this I had to try it. I had previously tried the whole chicken & it was good but we use boneless skinless chicken breast more than whole chickens. I had 5 chicken breasts...3 fit in the DCB. I did them like Carolyn said with the Rosemary seasoning. Very good!! I didn't want to wait until the DCB cooled to cook the other 2 so I decided to experiment. I put one chicken breast in a small oval baker. On one of them I used some french fry seasoning that my hubby wanted me to try (a friend uses it on her chicken) along with the salt, pepper & some granulated garlic. On the other one I used our (discontinued) lemon pepper seasoning along with the salt, pepper & some granulated garlic. The 2 small oval bakers took 4-5 minutes to cook. I was completely amazed that something that took such a short time to cook was soooooo good! I'm going to get more chicken this week so I can experiment with all the other spices & rubs we have!!! I know we want to sell the DCBs but the small oval bakers is a good option for people who are cooking for 1 person.

Thanks Carolyn for sharing your recipe.

I love the idea of suggesting the smaller stone for those who are only cooking for one (or 2 seniors).

Did you just put the chicken in the baker and place in microwave?? any water? Did you cover it with something? this is a great alternative for those guest that might not want to purchase the DCB due to cost!

For the guest who might not want to purchase due to cost - have them do a show this month and get it for less than 2 small oval bakers! If they can't/won't do a show in October then suggest a catalog show. Show them how they can get the deal on the DCB with only a few orders ($150 - holiday shopping...).

Often people buy the roasted chickens at the store to "save time". Do the math. How many times would you have to make your own chicken in the DCB to cover the difference in cost between buying the baker and getting a raw chicken that takes 30 minutes to cook and stopping on your way home from work for a precooked one (often 30 minutes with the extra stop and checkout wait)?

Add in the value of making ribs at home in the baker VS going to a restaurant and so on.

 

[its_me_susan]

First - I sell DCB's at every single show! I have made it a part of all my demos! My favorite, simple demo - which sells both stoneware and cookware - is the 30 minute Chicken w/ the Garlic biscuit bites. I have never had a more powerful demo than that one! I have been saying that no one I know, even if they love cook, and especially of they don't love it, has time to spend an hour or more making dinner - but at the same time, we feel that "mommy guilt" if we are feeding our family frozen, convenience, and take-out foods. At my house I have found that the DCB is a solution to that problem and that using it, in 30 minutes or less, I can feed my family a sit-down dinner of REAL FOOD REAL FAST! I then list several of the recipes that can be made....including a dessert!


Second - Thanks Beth for compiling those recipes!

The best part is that it is ALL TRUE! I feel that way too. It's even easy to cook for a big family dinner (I did 2 tenderloins and that salad or I'll show them the jullienne veggies in 12" skillet with our oil) FAST and yummy

 

[Stampaholic1961]

Did you just put the chicken in the baker and place in microwave?? any water? Did you cover it with something? this is a great alternative for those guest that might not want to purchase the DCB due to cost!

I just put them in the small oval baker with the spices. No cover. I've made some more since my first post. On a couple of them I rubbed some of our garlic infused canola oil on them before putting on the spices. I tried our Crushed Peppercorn & Garlic rub & the Citrus & Basil Rub & the Smoky Barbecue. I think the Citrus & Basil was my favorite.

I haven't tried Carolyn's suggestion of putting the spices on them earlier in the day yet but I think it's a really good idea. It will give the spices a chance to get all the way through the chicken.

I agree with Beth, explain how quickly they save money with the DCB over eating out, getting fast food etc. The DCB is going to be more versatile because they can make a whole chicken or numerous other recipes. But the small oval baker is great if have a family who like different flavors. Depending on the size of your microwave you could make 3 or 4 different flavors at one time.