Cost Breakdown of Popular Recipes: A Guide for Hosts

[erinyourpclady]

Has anyone ever thought about doing a cost breakdown for their most requested recipes? I thought it might be an interesting side note for those of my hosts who are interested in that type of thing.

 

[dragonflyz]

Great idea! I am new however, I have noticed that alot of the recipes cannot be done for $15 bucks...

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

They can ... as long as you get the stuff on sale or at a discount store!

Here's one I'm mulling:

Chocolate velvet cake with strawberries:

I package devil's food cake: $1 to $1.50 depending on sale
3 eggs (one dozen, on sale for 99 cents, so 25 cents for the eggs
Jar of Jam ... I think I paid $1.99 for it at the discount store

1/3 cup ice cream ... just figure $3 for a half gallon of ice cream so you can serve with the cake
chocolate chips: 99 cents at Aldi's, $1.25 at Sav-a-Lot
Quart of strawberries ... chronically on sale for about $2.50

$10 or $11, but I can probably get most of those items for less than I described.

 

[lockhartkitchen]

Banana Cream supreme is inexpensive under $10.00 It also is great for the new under 45 minute show, doesn't take the oven on these hot days, and uses a lot of tools.

 

[DebbieJ]

Clubhouse Chix Squares can be done pretty cheap, too.

 

[dannyzmom]

Clubhouse Chix Squares can be done pretty cheap, too.

Anyone have this recipe typed up?

 

[pamperedlinda]

Club House Chicken Squares
Source: Pampered Chef
2 packages (8oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 package (8oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp mayo
1 small clove garlic, pressed
1 tsp All Purpose Dill Mix (optional)
1 can (10 oz) chunk white chicken, drained and flaked*
1/2 small cucumber
2 plum tomatoes
1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled

Oven to 375

Unroll one package of crescent rolls across one end of the Stoneware Bar Pan with longest sides of dough across the width of the pan. Repeat with other package. Use the Baker's Roller to seal the perforations and press up the sides to form a crust. Bake 12-15 minutes, til golden, then remove to stackable cooling rack and cool completely.
Place cream chesse, mayo, garlic and seasoning mix in Classic Batter Bowl, mix until smooth. Spread this mixture over the cooled crust using the large spreader. Sprinkle chicken over filling. Score cuke lengthwise with Lemon Zester/Scorer. Remove seeds with Cook's Corer or The Corer. Thinly slice using Slice & Grate. Cut slices into quarters with Utility Knife. Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise and remove seeds with Cook's Corer. Dice tomotoes using Chef's Knife. Grate Cheese with Deluxe Cheese Grater. Sprinkle cuke, tomatoes, cheese and bacon over filling. Slice with Pizza Cutter and serve with Mini Serving Spatula.

 

[erinyourpclady]

Club House Chicken Squares
Source: Pampered Chef
2 packages (8oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 package (8oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp mayo
1 small clove garlic, pressed
1 tsp All Purpose Dill Mix (optional)
1 can (10 oz) chunk white chicken, drained and flaked*
1/2 small cucumber
2 plum tomatoes
1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled

Oven to 375

Unroll one package of crescent rolls across one end of the Stoneware Bar Pan with longest sides of dough across the width of the pan. Repeat with other package. Use the Baker's Roller to seal the perforations and press up the sides to form a crust. Bake 12-15 minutes, til golden, then remove to stackable cooling rack and cool completely.
Place cream chesse, mayo, garlic and seasoning mix in Classic Batter Bowl, mix until smooth. Spread this mixture over the cooled crust using the large spreader. Sprinkle chicken over filling. Score cuke lengthwise with Lemon Zester/Scorer. Remove seeds with Cook's Corer or The Corer. Thinly slice using Slice & Grate. Cut slices into quarters with Utility Knife. Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise and remove seeds with Cook's Corer. Dice tomotoes using Chef's Knife. Grate Cheese with Deluxe Cheese Grater. Sprinkle cuke, tomatoes, cheese and bacon over filling. Slice with Pizza Cutter and serve with Mini Serving Spatula.

My host today is making these....she "used" to be a consultant....hee hee....