Urgent Need December Show Pasta Suggestion

pampchef.angel · 11-03-2009, 09:54 AM

I have a host who wants to do pasta and chocolate for her recipes at her December show. I don't know how to incorporate pasta into a holiday show! She's expecting a large crowd...any suggestions are welcomed!

ChefPaulaB · 11-03-2009, 10:00 AM

I would do the Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco... it feeds a lot, it's really good, makes a good demo and incorporates the DCB in the microwave! Can't get better than that. Don't worry about making the pasta festive, make the dessert festive. Maybe do something ahead of time or do a skillet cake, show the best of both worlds! or do some cookies with the new cookie press... or a trifle. The festive desserts are endless, but I'd go with the al Fresco for the pasta.

janetupnorth · 11-03-2009, 10:23 AM

The new Zesty Ravioli would be great! It looks great and festive in the skillet. The spinach leaves provide the green and when you garnish with grape tomatoes that provides the red.

ChefPaulaB · 11-03-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by janetupnorth

The new Zesty Ravioli would be great! It looks great and festive in the skillet. The spinach leaves provide the green and when you garnish with grape tomatoes that provides the red.

Oh yeah, that's good! I haven't tried that one, that's why I always forget about it, guess I'd better try it out!

olsongaruti@yahoo.co · 11-03-2009, 03:53 PM

The creamy one pot pasta!! Yum!

lauriedip · 11-03-2009, 06:36 PM

you can add green and red peppers to the penne al fresco also, cilantro, etc.

ChefPaulaB · 11-03-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lauriedip

you can add green and red peppers to the penne al fresco also, cilantro, etc.

It has cherry tomatoes, so that would take care of the red and fresh basil would be green!

janetupnorth · 11-03-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by olsongaruti@yahoo.co

The creamy one pot pasta!! Yum!

That one was so hit and miss to customers that I don't do it.

I've tried the Zesty Ravioli skillet on a few crowds and have gotten excellent feedback on it!

11-03-2009, 09:54 AM	#1
pampchef.angel Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 130 Best Show: 1106 Experience: 1 # of Shows: 7 My Mood:	Need December Show Pasta Suggestion I have a host who wants to do pasta and chocolate for her recipes at her December show. I don't know how to incorporate pasta into a holiday show! She's expecting a large crowd...any suggestions are welcomed!

11-03-2009, 10:00 AM	#2
ChefPaulaB Location: St. Louis, Michigan Posts: 1,357 Best Show: $1206. Experience: 1+ # of Shows: 60 My Mood:	Re: Need December Show Pasta Suggestion I would do the Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco... it feeds a lot, it's really good, makes a good demo and incorporates the DCB in the microwave! Can't get better than that. Don't worry about making the pasta festive, make the dessert festive. Maybe do something ahead of time or do a skillet cake, show the best of both worlds! or do some cookies with the new cookie press... or a trifle. The festive desserts are endless, but I'd go with the al Fresco for the pasta.

11-03-2009, 10:23 AM	#3
janetupnorth Location: Northern WI Posts: 15,514 Best Show: 754.59 Experience: 2 # of Shows: 57 My Mood:	Re: Need December Show Pasta Suggestion The new Zesty Ravioli would be great! It looks great and festive in the skillet. The spinach leaves provide the green and when you garnish with grape tomatoes that provides the red.

11-03-2009, 03:53 PM	#5
olsongaruti@yahoo.co Posts: 5 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows:	Re: Need December Show Pasta Suggestion The creamy one pot pasta!! Yum!

11-03-2009, 06:36 PM	#6
lauriedip Location: towanda Posts: 153 Best Show: 790 Experience: # of Shows: 12 My Mood:	Re: Need December Show Pasta Suggestion you can add green and red peppers to the penne al fresco also, cilantro, etc.

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