Delicious and Easy Recipes for Your Next Teacher's Lounge Show

[jrstephens]

I have the opportunity to set up in the teacher's lounge this Friday for a show.

I am thinking of serving the Chicken Club House Squares, doing the trifle in All the Best, and the party mix in All the Best. I figure this will be a good way to promote the cookbook too since they are all in that one.

Have you ever served the CCHS cold? I would think they would do well.

Could I make the trifle the night before and it still be ok?

Do you have other suggestions instead of these?

I am looking for something that will go far, will not cost the host an arm and leg, and is simple for me to make since I will be doing all of this at home before I go.

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Good choices!I think those choices are great!
I have served the CCHS cold and they are delicious. I prepare the crust ahead of time and then just assemble at my shows. But you could assemble at home and bring it ready!
The trifle is an excellent choice to show off our new trifle bowl. I don't know which recipe you are talking about but anything looks good in that bowl and yes doing it the night before will save time and energy.
That's the beauty of our bowl and lid.
These choices should be inexpensive and delicious. Hope it goes well! Keep us posted on this show!
Debbie

 

[jrstephens]

Thanks!

The Trifle is Lemon Blueberry. My only thing is I hope the store has blueberries. I wonder what would be a good substitute. I may have some in the freezer but I think I threw them out!

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Frozen?If you can't find fresh blueberries I am sure frozen would work.

You can always use other berries such as strawberries or raspberries. They will all look pretty in this recipe.

I hope you have plenty of orders from these teachers!

Debbie

 

[jrstephens]

Thanks! I am hoping to put a bug in their ear about a fundraiser too.

 

[crazy4dabug]

I would go with blackberries or strawberries too.
You can find blueberries in the frozen section usually and they are pretty much the same thing...just frozen.

 

[Tara1021]

Thanks! I am hoping to put a bug in their ear about a fundraiser too.

From a teacher...finger foods work best when we are cruising through on our planning period. We get vendors all the time. As far as fundraisers....gotta watch the law in the state on that. In Texas, only two are allowed per year and they are usually with the wrapping paper or cookie dough compainies.

good luck!

 

[Chef Kearns]

From a teacher...finger foods work best when we are cruising through on our planning period. We get vendors all the time. As far as fundraisers....gotta watch the law in the state on that. In Texas, only two are allowed per year and they are usually with the wrapping paper or cookie dough compainies.

good luck!

So as a teacher which recipes would you recommend? I have one of these coming up on the 19th (March).

 

[Lisa2Boys]

How do you go about getting these Teacher Lounge Shows?

 

[Bexs50]

So as a teacher which recipes would you recommend? I have one of these coming up on the 19th (March).

I agree with the finger foods. At my school, we don't often get a chance to sit down together in the lounge with a plate and a fork...its more come and go. We don't even have the same lunch time. I think you could probably get away with the Clubhouse Chicken Squares (as mentioned above) or any other cold squares as a finger food. I'm thinking the tuxedo brownie cups or profiterole puffs would be great as well. Anything that's quick and easy to eat to without a plate and fork.

Although, the more I think about it...no one in my building would pass up any sort of food!! I just think convenience would be appreciated!

 

[Bexs50]

How do you go about getting these Teacher Lounge Shows?

Call the school and suggest it to the secretary. That's where I would start. Depending on the school you may have to speak to the administration.

 

[jrstephens]

How do you go about getting these Teacher Lounge Shows?

My husband works at this school. And the teacher that is hosting this show goes to our church.

If you do not know a teacher who would like to host, I would call the principal and see if they will allow you to set up.

I am lucky b/c my husband is at this middle school and my MIL and BF is at the elementary school and I have friends at the high school. So, I get them to take up orders for me.

 

[jrstephens]

Although, the more I think about it...no one in my building would pass up any sort of food!! I just think convenience would be appreciated!

That's what this teacher told me - no matter what you bring they will eat it! ha!!! ha!! Food brings them into the lounge for anything!

I just hope they order while they eat! Or take a catalog to turn into the host later.

 

[jrstephens]

From a teacher...finger foods work best when we are cruising through on our planning period. We get vendors all the time. As far as fundraisers....gotta watch the law in the state on that. In Texas, only two are allowed per year and they are usually with the wrapping paper or cookie dough compainies.

good luck!

Thanks! This school is allowed fundraisers of their choosing but they have to put them in the "budget." I am hoping to get a bug in their ear to be "budgetted" next year.

 

[jrstephens]

Wish me luck!!Well, my show is tomorrow from 1030 to 100. I will let yall know how it goes.

I hope it goes great I have just spent about 3 hours cooking the stuff for it! and here I thought I picked out easy and quick things to do!

If the sales are high or bookings are high it will be worth it though!

 

[Brandie]

I hope I'm in time---DON'T use frozen blueberries--they are a MESS when they thaw! They bleed all over the place! The same goes for just about any frozen berry. They are somewhat soggy and very moist when they thaw! Have a great show! I have had a lot of luck with after-school teacher shows lately--good luck!

 

[Chef Diane]

Thanks! This school is allowed fundraisers of their choosing but they have to put them in the "budget." I am hoping to get a bug in their ear to be "budgetted" next year.

Thats the great thing about our fundraisers, NO Budgetting, unless you're going to make them buy the books. If you are affiliated with this school I would pay for it. Anyway, good luck and it sounds like you have multiple schools to work with.

 

[jrstephens]

Thats the great thing about our fundraisers, NO Budgetting, unless you're going to make them buy the books. If you are affiliated with this school I would pay for it. Anyway, good luck and it sounds like you have multiple schools to work with.

For some reason they have to "budget" it even if there is no cost is what I am told. I guess it is more like they have to put it on their books.

 

[jrstephens]

I have $200 in sales so far. There were alot that took books and said they would turn in orders to the host next week. Hopefully, they will do a lot.

I cooked the Club House Squares, Lemon Blueberry Trifle, Game Day Party Mix (tripled b/c that's how much the boxes and bags would make), and I made dip with the Chipotle Ranch Season and had tortillas with it. Had half the food left over! The host kep insisting that I have lots of food and she was paying for it.

I did get a "hit" on a fundraiser. Hopefully, they will do one!

All in all, if I get more orders and/or a fundraiser it was worth, but if I do not get any more orders it was not worth it.

I spent 3 hours making food last night and got there at 945 this morning and stayed until 200. I prefer the "less time" it takes for shows. BUT if I get a funraiser with the school it will be worth it b.c they usually stick with the same ones from year to year.

I will keep you all posted! Thanks for the tips!

Brandie: I used fresh frozen ones - if that makes sense. Not out of the store. I drained them before I used them. The ones I garnished with I laid on a towel for them to dry. The fresh would have not been runny at all, but then I think a little runny helped soak in the cake. Thanks for trying to get to me in time! Thankfully, I did not have a disaster.

 

[jrstephens]

Oh I forget to tell yall that I DUMPED THE DIP UPSIDE DOWN the first time I mixed it up and had to start all over!!

I was so glad I was in my own home and nat at a show!!!