July Recipe Ideas: Simple and Savory Dishes with Limited Cookware

[mhrivera]

My recipes for June have been all across the map with a couple of theme shows, but want to settle it back down and do the same recipe for all of July. I'm going to bring a pre-made trifle for dessert, so I am looking for an easy savory dish.

I don't have any cookware (except the saute pan) and only one grilling tool (Jumbo turner). I thought I would see what everyone else is cooking.

Thanks!

 

[cmdtrgd]

I'm making the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Salad in July to show off the Salad Spinner and the Forged Cutlery.

 

[Chef Kearns]

I just point my hosts to the Season's Best and let them pick. I know I should take more control, but I can steer them to things I'm more comfortable with. That makes it easy for me. I don't have to stress about the recipes each month. It will be something out of that book. I've made most of the recipes at least once. There are a few that I wouldn't do at a party (they just don't make good demos) Ya know?!

 

[ChefNic]

Well, all of June I made Clubhouse Chicken Squares, and Triple Berry Trifle... to prep for 4th of July ,,, now for July...I only have a few shows then I'm out of town for Nat. Conf...and our vacation...until August...so I still want to make the same recipes, but some of the same people will be at the July shows, and i don't wanna bore them!!! So I'm here looking for July recipes too!

I'm thinking I may go back to last years summer recipes...Stir Fry and keep the kitchen cool... Rice in the micro cooker...

I do the same recipe all month ...just makes it easier and less stressful for me to figure out what to pack and what to do ahead, etc...

I definitely agree Chef Kearns...some recipes aren't good for demos! And in the summer, I don't wanna bake ANYTHING at the host house...too hot here in SC...and in TX too!!

 

[rebeccastt]

Colossal chopped salad is really good, very easy and would use several good tools.

 

[chefann]

I've done the Southwestern Layered Salad at a few shows, and it's a pretty good demo recipe.

 

[lacychef]

I'm offering either the SW Seven Layer Salad with chicken, or the Mandarin Pasta Salad. I'll probably bring a trifle pre-made.

 

[Melonie Swinamer]

I am doing Mexican Fiesta parties with fiesta nacho pizza and marguiritas...does anyone have any ideas for decorations or props? I was thinking about a pinata and of course sombreros, but I don't know what else.

 

[lkspeir]

I'm going to continue (as in June) with 3 stations (hands on) Jamaican Jerk Salad. Either bring a dessert or do the Cold Stone ice cream for dessert.