I Have a Host Who Wants a No-Bake Appetizer for a Show Friday Night.
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Discussion Overview
This thread discusses various no-bake appetizer ideas for a show, with participants sharing personal experiences and suggestions for recipes that can be prepared without baking.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, suggests the Greek Cheese Torta as a recipe found on the community's recipe site.
- Another participant shares their experience of serving the Greek Cheese Torta with crackers.
- Several users mention a Mexican variation called the Fiesta Torta, noting its popularity and versatility.
- One participant highlights the Spicy Pineapple Rum Sauce over cream cheese as a simple and successful option at shows.
- Another participant discusses the appeal of a veggie platter or fruit tray as an alternative no-bake option.
- One participant mentions the Garden Dip from a cookbook as another no-bake choice.
- Another participant shares their enjoyment of Peach and Watermelon Salsa as a no-bake appetizer.
- One participant describes Steamed Wonton Purses as a delicious option, although they note a preference for frying them instead.
- One participant expresses gratitude for the suggestions and shares that they received positive feedback on the Greek Cheese Torta and lemon gingertinis.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the popularity of the Greek Cheese Torta and the Fiesta Torta, but there is no clear consensus on a single best no-bake appetizer, as various options are presented.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and preferences regarding no-bake appetizers suitable for shows, reflecting a range of tastes and ideas.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for no-bake appetizer ideas for shows may find the shared recipes and experiences helpful.
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Re: Help!YES! The Spicy Pineapple Rum Sauce over Cream Cheese - I have been doing this at every show, and it is one of my top selling items! Soooo simple, and it's the perfect answer for those people who come to a show and say "I don't cook". Just sold 2 bottles to a lady last night, who told me when she walked in the door that she was just there as a friend of another guest, and she wasn't buying anything. She ended up spending enough to get the Rubs for free! 
(2 Sauces, and a Knife)
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DessertDivaFL
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Re: Help!
Yep, just goes to show you that some of the simplest things we do have the biggest payoffs!
ChefBeckyD said:YES! The Spicy Pineapple Rum Sauce over Cream Cheese - I have been doing this at every show, and it is one of my top selling items! Soooo simple, and it's the perfect answer for those people who come to a show and say "I don't cook". Just sold 2 bottles to a lady last night, who told me when she walked in the door that she was just there as a friend of another guest, and she wasn't buying anything. She ended up spending enough to get the Rubs for free!
Yep, just goes to show you that some of the simplest things we do have the biggest payoffs!
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Re: Help!Just wondering, does she want a no bake completely, or does she want it not baked at her show.... because for the Clubhouse Chicken Squares you bake the crust ahead of time and then add the other stuff as your demo, so that way you wouldn't be heating up her house or "baking" there, but if she just wants something that isn't cooked at all, then that wouldn't work. But they are really good. There are quite a few recipes like that, the 7 layer salad pizze or something like that, I understand is good, I've never personally made it...
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Re: Help!here it is.....
Fiesta Cheese Torta
Ingredients:
16 oz (500 g) cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp (15 mL) taco seasoning mix
2 garlic cloves, pressed
4 oz (125 g) shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup/250 mL)
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped green onions with tops
1/4 cup (50 mL) snipped fresh cilantro
1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped
Additional snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
Assorted crackers or tortilla chips (optional)
Directions:
1. Line inside of Small Batter Bowl with plastic wrap; set aside. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, seasoning mix and garlic; mix until well blended. Stir in cheddar cheese, green onions and cilantro; mix well.
2. Spoon 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cream cheese mixture into bottom of batter bowl, spreading evenly. Top with diced tomato, pressing lightly. Spoon 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cream cheese mixture over tomato, spreading evenly. Top with olives, pressing lightly. Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over olives, spreading evenly. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
3. To serve, invert batter bowl onto Holiday Serving Plate. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle with additional snipped cilantro, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers or tortilla chips, if desired.
Yield: 20 servings
Nutrients per serving: (2 tbsp/30 mL spread): Calories 110, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 170 mg, Fiber 0 g
© 2009 The Pampered Chef used under license.
Fiesta Cheese Torta
Ingredients:
16 oz (500 g) cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp (15 mL) taco seasoning mix
2 garlic cloves, pressed
4 oz (125 g) shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup/250 mL)
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped green onions with tops
1/4 cup (50 mL) snipped fresh cilantro
1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped
Additional snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
Assorted crackers or tortilla chips (optional)
Directions:
1. Line inside of Small Batter Bowl with plastic wrap; set aside. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, seasoning mix and garlic; mix until well blended. Stir in cheddar cheese, green onions and cilantro; mix well.
2. Spoon 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cream cheese mixture into bottom of batter bowl, spreading evenly. Top with diced tomato, pressing lightly. Spoon 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cream cheese mixture over tomato, spreading evenly. Top with olives, pressing lightly. Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over olives, spreading evenly. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
3. To serve, invert batter bowl onto Holiday Serving Plate. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle with additional snipped cilantro, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers or tortilla chips, if desired.
Yield: 20 servings
Nutrients per serving: (2 tbsp/30 mL spread): Calories 110, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 170 mg, Fiber 0 g
© 2009 The Pampered Chef used under license.
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Re: Help!Steamed wontons purses are great too. I like mine fried better. Simple and easy and very delicious! Look under the recipe files. I think that Joy listed a great dipping sauce recipe too.
Good Luck!
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Steamed Wonton Purses
Recipe
Wontons
1/2 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 egg
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp Asian Seasoning Mix
1 tbsp plain dry bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, pressed
16 square wonton skins
Sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Asian Seasoning Mix
1 garlic clove, pressed
For wontons, combine turkey, egg, soy sauce, seasoning mix, bread crumbs and garlic pressed with Garlic Press in Classic Batter Bowl. Mix until incorporated using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®.
Spray inside of Stainless Steamer with nonstick cooking spray. Place wonton skins on smooth side of Large Grooved Cutting Board. Using rounded Small Scoop, place a scoop of turkey mixture onto center of each wonton. Lightly brush outer edges with water using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush. Bring corners of each wonton up toward center. Pinch corners to seal and place into Steamer.
Bring 3 cups water to a boil in (12-in.) Skillet. Reduce heat to a simmer and place Steamer into Skillet. Cover; cook wontons 5-7 minutes or until Pocket Thermometer inserted into center of wontons registers 160°F. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine ingredients in Small Batter Bowl; mix well. Carefully transfer wontons to serving platter using Sauté Tongs
Yield: 16 wontons
Nutrients per serving: Light (1 wonton and about 1 tsp sauce): Calories 80, Total Fat 1.5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 390 mg, Fiber 0 g
Cook's Tip: If desired, one 1-in. piece peeled fresh gingerroot, finely grated, 2 garlic cloves, pressed and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper can be substituted for the Asian Seasoning Mix in the wontons.
If desired, 1 tsp grated fresh gingerroot and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil can be substituted for the seasoning mix in the sauce.
Shopping List
1/2 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 egg
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 1/2 tbsp Asian Seasoning Mix
1 tbsp plain dry bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves
16 square wonton skins
1/4 cup rice vinegar
Cook's Tips: If desired, one 1-in. piece peeled fresh gingerroot, finely grated, 2 garlic cloves, pressed and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper can be substituted for the Asian Seasoning Mix in the wontons.
If desired, 1 tsp grated fresh gingerroot and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil can be substituted for the seasoning mix in the sauce.
Good Luck!
The Pampered Chef ®
Steamed Wonton Purses
Recipe
Wontons
1/2 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 egg
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp Asian Seasoning Mix
1 tbsp plain dry bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, pressed
16 square wonton skins
Sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Asian Seasoning Mix
1 garlic clove, pressed
For wontons, combine turkey, egg, soy sauce, seasoning mix, bread crumbs and garlic pressed with Garlic Press in Classic Batter Bowl. Mix until incorporated using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®.
Spray inside of Stainless Steamer with nonstick cooking spray. Place wonton skins on smooth side of Large Grooved Cutting Board. Using rounded Small Scoop, place a scoop of turkey mixture onto center of each wonton. Lightly brush outer edges with water using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush. Bring corners of each wonton up toward center. Pinch corners to seal and place into Steamer.
Bring 3 cups water to a boil in (12-in.) Skillet. Reduce heat to a simmer and place Steamer into Skillet. Cover; cook wontons 5-7 minutes or until Pocket Thermometer inserted into center of wontons registers 160°F. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine ingredients in Small Batter Bowl; mix well. Carefully transfer wontons to serving platter using Sauté Tongs
Yield: 16 wontons
Nutrients per serving: Light (1 wonton and about 1 tsp sauce): Calories 80, Total Fat 1.5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 390 mg, Fiber 0 g
Cook's Tip: If desired, one 1-in. piece peeled fresh gingerroot, finely grated, 2 garlic cloves, pressed and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper can be substituted for the Asian Seasoning Mix in the wontons.
If desired, 1 tsp grated fresh gingerroot and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil can be substituted for the seasoning mix in the sauce.
Shopping List
1/2 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 egg
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 1/2 tbsp Asian Seasoning Mix
1 tbsp plain dry bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves
16 square wonton skins
1/4 cup rice vinegar
Cook's Tips: If desired, one 1-in. piece peeled fresh gingerroot, finely grated, 2 garlic cloves, pressed and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper can be substituted for the Asian Seasoning Mix in the wontons.
If desired, 1 tsp grated fresh gingerroot and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil can be substituted for the seasoning mix in the sauce.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some easy no-bake appetizer ideas for my Pampered Chef show?
Some easy no-bake appetizer ideas include a classic cheese and charcuterie board, caprese skewers with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, or a refreshing cucumber and cream cheese roll-up. You can also consider making a simple dip, like a hummus or guacamole, served with fresh veggies or pita chips.
How can I incorporate Pampered Chef products into a no-bake appetizer?
You can use Pampered Chef products like the Mix 'N Chop for making dips, the Simple Slicer for slicing veggies, or the Bamboo Serving Tray to beautifully present your appetizers. Highlighting these tools during your show will demonstrate their versatility and encourage guests to consider purchasing them.
What ingredients should I prepare in advance for a no-bake appetizer?
Prepare ingredients like chopped vegetables, cheeses, and dips in advance to save time. You can also pre-assemble items like skewers or roll-ups. Having everything ready will allow you to focus on engaging with your guests during the show.
How can I make no-bake appetizers visually appealing for the show?
Presentation is key! Use colorful ingredients and arrange them artfully on platters. Consider using Pampered Chef's serving dishes to elevate the look. Garnishing with fresh herbs or edible flowers can also add a pop of color and make the appetizers more enticing.
Can I provide recipes for the no-bake appetizers to my guests?
Absolutely! Providing recipes is a great way to engage your guests and encourage them to try making the appetizers at home. You can print out recipe cards or share them digitally after the show, ensuring everyone has the information they need to recreate the dishes.
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