Making 30-Min Chicken: Should I Prep Ahead?" -Kelly

[KellyRedHead]

I am making the 30 min chicken for my show on Saturday. I don't always do a second recipe, but we (host and I decide to) my question is should I start the chicken and put in the microwave before the guests arrive, and then demo the rest of the 2nd recipe (which is tiramisu brownies)?

I think this would be easier and not take up alot of people's time and bore them??

Love to know what you all think. She has invited a lot of people and I really need the bookings so want to make the show look easy to host.

Thanks-
Kelly

 

[BethCooks4U]

I just offered that exact combination to one of my March hosts. I am going to make the brownie in the large bar pan and make it into a trifle (will need extra cool whip for the layering).

I plan to put the chicken into the microwave as I arrive and then put the tiramisu trifle together. I plan to garnish the dessert with chocolate covered coffee beans, shaved chocolate (with microplane) and chopped nuts. I'll have a guest carve the chicken.

Should be a quick show and it will show a lot of products.

 

[Admin Greg]

As an experienced host and cooking show enthusiast, I think it would be a great idea to pre-start the chicken in the microwave before the guests arrive. This way, you can focus on demonstrating the second recipe without worrying about the chicken being undercooked or taking up too much time. It will also show your guests how efficient and organized you are as a host. As for boring them, I don't think it will be an issue as long as you keep the demonstration engaging and interactive. Good luck with your show and I hope you get lots of bookings!