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[kcjodih]

this season?

I haven't done a cooking show since November but now have one to do next weekend. I have NO idea what to make and haven't even offered the host choices yet! I haven't made anything from this season's SB. I need a sweet and a savory choice to offer. Something simple but not boring since I'm nervous not having done a show in so long.

This is a 3 time host for me (once a year) and in the circle of friends there will be about 4 others that have done shows for me (I've probably done a dozen shows for all of them in the last 3 years).

No stovetop access but do have access to an oven and/or micro. I've done trifles, rings and salads but now since I've been out of the show circuit for sooo long I have NO idea what to make.

HELP!! please!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

There are lots of great recipes right now:

Cheeseburger salad
Strawberry Cream trifle (recipe is in the catalog)
Becky's Chicken Fajitas

Any particular product that you want to feature?

 

[susanr613]

Greek cheese torta - you dont have to toast the bread
Grapefruit avacado chicken salad - you can have the host buy pre-cooked chicken

These have been big hits with my shows

 

[peachey]

The Creamy One Pot Pasta has been a huge hit. All the moms love that it dirties up only one pot and that is tastes good! And you can easily substitute ingredients in and out of this recipe. Good luck with your show!

 

[janetupnorth]

I vote the Greek Cheese Torta - you can replace the toasted bread with triscuits - of course you have an oven so you can still toast them!

 

[peachey]

I agree with Susan and Janet. The Greek Cheese Torta is great too. Sundried tomatoes are very popular. I love them, and I am glad to see them in so many recipes.

 

[kcjodih]

thanks everyone! I think I'll offer the torta, strawberry trifle, and cheeseburger salad (although this one sounds soooo nasty :yuck: I know it's not, I've read all the posts but just the thought....) Maybe it's because I've been in bed sick for the last week :thumbdown: and between doctor's visits, hospital visits and chest xrays NOTHING sounds appetizing

I'd like to try the one pot pasta when I'm up to actually cooking again. DH has been cooking for the family this past week so it's been "fly by the seat of his pants" meals. Hopefully going back to work tomorrow I'll start feeling a little better and I can soon make this one to see what I think.

 

[wadesgirl]

Greek Cheese Torta and Velvet Strawberry Cake are my favorites. I've made the Velvet Strawberry Cake at most of my shows since March.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

thanks everyone! I think I'll offer the torta, strawberry trifle, and cheeseburger salad (although this one sounds soooo nasty :yuck: I know it's not, I've read all the posts but just the thought....) Maybe it's because I've been in bed sick for the last week :thumbdown: and between doctor's visits, hospital visits and chest xrays NOTHING sounds appetizing

I'd like to try the one pot pasta when I'm up to actually cooking again. DH has been cooking for the family this past week so it's been "fly by the seat of his pants" meals. Hopefully going back to work tomorrow I'll start feeling a little better and I can soon make this one to see what I think.

LOL - that is exactly what I thought! I wasn't even offering it, but I had a really great host who begged me to do it, so as a favor for her, I did it at her show - we did an interactive show - and it was incredible! Everyone there loved the salad, it uses a TON of tools, it can be done in under 30 minutes, and I got 4 bookings from that show! I've been doing it ever since then! People just love it!

 

[rennea]

thanks everyone! I think I'll offer the torta, strawberry trifle, and cheeseburger salad (although this one sounds soooo nasty :yuck: I know it's not, I've read all the posts but just the thought....) Maybe it's because I've been in bed sick for the last week :thumbdown: and between doctor's visits, hospital visits and chest xrays NOTHING sounds appetizing

I'd like to try the one pot pasta when I'm up to actually cooking again. DH has been cooking for the family this past week so it's been "fly by the seat of his pants" meals. Hopefully going back to work tomorrow I'll start feeling a little better and I can soon make this one to see what I think.

Feel better soon Jodi

 

[cathyskitchen]

As far as ease of recipes for "easing" back into doing shows, I would probably go for the following:

Jerk Chicken Nachos
Chocolate Velvet Cake w/Strawberries

They're simple, and they're great interactive demos, too.

Good luck!

 

[PCJenni]

I love the pineapple upside down cake. Super easy as a 2nd recipe at a show and it is a huge success everytime I make it.