impromptu Mexican show--ideas?

AmyDare · 09-28-2009, 01:48 PM

I have a party this Friday, and the host is planning making carnitas and salsa, kind of separate from the party, kind of not--she wants to use the salad choppers.
I'm trying to figure out how to work a demo in. I'm thinking of doing the microwave mexican chocolate cake--having the cake bake before people arrive and just finishing it while they're there.
I was trying to think of something to complement the carnitas. The Mexican Chicken Lasagne might be too much. I'm thinking the Crispy Taco bites, because they sound so simple.
??
Too much??
AmyD

Jolie_Paradoxe · 09-28-2009, 01:58 PM

15 minute chicken fajitas and pico de gallo....very easy and adds to the buffet

wadesgirl · 09-28-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolie_Paradoxe

15 minute chicken fajitas and pico de gallo....very easy and adds to the buffet

I agree. Silly minimum amounts!

Maragib · 09-28-2009, 05:25 PM

Avacado Salsa Cups from FW 2007 seasons best - they are good, love the mini muffin and tart shaper.

JennLizFran · 09-28-2009, 06:10 PM

Someone posted on here around the beg. of July about Chicken Empanada cups...I used her basic recipe and made a few minor changes...delicious! And showed several products! I'd be happy to post my version of the "recipe" (but I don't have exact measurements!)

AmyDare · 09-28-2009, 06:21 PM

Please do post your version...I found the original recipe, but would love to hear your modifications
Amy

JennLizFran · 09-28-2009, 06:27 PM

It was pretty much the same, except I left out the jalapeno, and added chopped onion (shows the food chopper) and used the southwest seasoning and chipolte rub instead of cumin (tried this the second time around). Delicious. And obviously you can show the DCB to cook the chicken breasts. The salad choppers to shred it. The mini muffin pan and tart shaper. The mandoline or microplane grater for the cheese. A batter bowl and the mix n scrape! Great recipe! I'm so glad ??? (can't remember the name) posted it! Thanks a bunch!

outwhit420 · 10-14-2009, 11:40 AM

The Mexican Chicken Lasagna is VERY easy to make at a show. I've done it quite a few times!

I also like the Jerk Chicken Nachos!

dannyzmom · 10-14-2009, 12:00 PM

Chicken Enchilada Ring?

jnsr96 · 10-14-2009, 10:04 PM

I love the chicken enchilada ring as well as the touchdown taco dip... both a big hit!

09-28-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
AmyDare Location: Sacramento, California area Posts: 91 Best Show: 650. Experience: .3 # of Shows: 12	impromptu Mexican show--ideas? I have a party this Friday, and the host is planning making carnitas and salsa, kind of separate from the party, kind of not--she wants to use the salad choppers. I'm trying to figure out how to work a demo in. I'm thinking of doing the microwave mexican chocolate cake--having the cake bake before people arrive and just finishing it while they're there. I was trying to think of something to complement the carnitas. The Mexican Chicken Lasagne might be too much. I'm thinking the Crispy Taco bites, because they sound so simple. ?? Too much?? AmyD

09-28-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
Jolie_Paradoxe Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,236 Best Show: 1658.2 Experience: 8m # of Shows: 35 My Mood:	Re: impromptu Mexican show--ideas? 15 minute chicken fajitas and pico de gallo....very easy and adds to the buffet

09-28-2009, 05:25 PM	#4
Maragib Location: Alaska Posts: 71 Best Show: Experience: 6m # of Shows: 20 My Mood:	Re: impromptu Mexican show--ideas? Avacado Salsa Cups from FW 2007 seasons best - they are good, love the mini muffin and tart shaper.

09-28-2009, 06:10 PM	#5
JennLizFran Location: Goldvein, VA Posts: 178 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows:	Re: impromptu Mexican show--ideas? Someone posted on here around the beg. of July about Chicken Empanada cups...I used her basic recipe and made a few minor changes...delicious! And showed several products! I'd be happy to post my version of the "recipe" (but I don't have exact measurements!)

09-28-2009, 06:21 PM	#6
AmyDare Location: Sacramento, California area Posts: 91 Best Show: 650. Experience: .3 # of Shows: 12	Re: impromptu Mexican show--ideas? Please do post your version...I found the original recipe, but would love to hear your modifications Amy

09-28-2009, 06:27 PM	#7
JennLizFran Location: Goldvein, VA Posts: 178 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows:	Re: impromptu Mexican show--ideas? It was pretty much the same, except I left out the jalapeno, and added chopped onion (shows the food chopper) and used the southwest seasoning and chipolte rub instead of cumin (tried this the second time around). Delicious. And obviously you can show the DCB to cook the chicken breasts. The salad choppers to shred it. The mini muffin pan and tart shaper. The mandoline or microplane grater for the cheese. A batter bowl and the mix n scrape! Great recipe! I'm so glad ??? (can't remember the name) posted it! Thanks a bunch!

10-14-2009, 11:40 AM	#8
outwhit420 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 31 Best Show: $1,392 Experience: 3 # of Shows: 60 My Mood:	Re: impromptu Mexican show--ideas? The Mexican Chicken Lasagna is VERY easy to make at a show. I've done it quite a few times! I also like the Jerk Chicken Nachos!

10-14-2009, 12:00 PM	#9
dannyzmom Location: Shivering at the bottom of Lake Superior Posts: 8,854 Best Show: 3649 Experience: 6 # of Shows: 430 My Mood:	Re: impromptu Mexican show--ideas? Chicken Enchilada Ring?

10-14-2009, 10:04 PM	#10
jnsr96 Posts: 84 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: impromptu Mexican show--ideas? I love the chicken enchilada ring as well as the touchdown taco dip... both a big hit!

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