Easy and Impressive December Recipes for Your Holiday Shows!

[cmdtrgd]

I'm at a loss for what to make at my December shows! I have been using the DCB and 12" Skillet at all my shows in the past 6 months. I have sold the DCB at full price many times and both are great booking incentives.

I usually try to stay away from individual portions since they take so long, but with the holiday season, I'm thinking the Easy and Impressive Appetizers theme show is nice. However, the apple brie bite thingies don't look like they have enough steps to be very interactive.

I'm thinking the Molten Chocolate Skillet Brownie as the dessert - I have been giving an extra incentive to my hosts to give me a guest list of over 40 people. When they do that, I bring the ingredients for the dessert. That one is simple and I love it!

I'm also thinking about the potato chowder, but I might do that in January in lieu of my normal Smashed Potato Soup.

What are you all doing?

 

[Chef Kearns]

I haven't even thought about it yet! Is the Molten Skillet Brownie the PC recipe from '05?

 

[chefkathy]

I have been doing the Potato Chowder in November and it's not wowing like I thought it would and sales are down. The fajitas or the pork tenderloin are a much better wow for the DCB.In Dec I'm doing Homemade for the Holidays. I'll probably do the pretzel wreaths with the almond bark and I'm not sure what else. Last year I did those and the brownie lollipops, but I won't do the lollipops again.

 

[cmdtrgd]

Yes, the lollipops do take a lot of effort. However, they are nice to have to sell at booths.

 

[finley1991]

I'm offering theme shows (see my website) and mostly people do the bevs & bites or chocolate bliss. I'm selling at least a baker a show doing the microwave cake in it.

 

[Chef Kearns]

Since I've been doing the Chowder, I've been selling at least 1 DCB at each show. That's funny Deb because even with the fajitas I didn't sell that many. For me the Chowder has been a hit!!

 

[Inomiamenda]

I did the chowder in September. I didn't sell as many bakers with it as I do the fajitas. I sell the most when I use the baker for a lava cake, though. Maybe it's the buildup I give it... I tell people that before I go any further with the dessert, I want them to understand that I am happily married. The reason I tell them this is that when they try the cake, their first reaction will be to ask me to marry them. Now I know that once the chocolate euphoria wears off they will realize it's not really me they want to marry. They simply want easy access to make this cake, and I will be more than happy to give them access to the tools with which to make it so easily.
I am doing fajitas this month, and next month I will probably do a turkey recipe... what to do with leftover turkey. Since I will be doing that, I will make the lava cake as well. I start it once the ingredients are all together and it doesn't take any more time.

 

[Chef Kearns]

Okay, post the recipe for the lava cake!!

 

[cmdtrgd]

What is the lava cake recipe?

 

[finley1991]

OMG! So flipping easy!1 box cake mix mixed as package directs right in the Baker. 1 can frosting dollopped on top. Bake in micro 12 minutes. I serve it with the beaded spoon.They all flip over it! And the ones who already have the baker love seeing this done as it shows even more versatility!

 

[cmdtrgd]

Hmmm....so, Lava Cake in the DCB is a go! What should I do in the 12" skillet and/or should I do something like the Apple Brie bites? I have to get the shows set up on my PWS and like to use the theme email invites.

 

[finley1991]

I always do the Skillet Lasagna from the 29 Mins V1 in the 12". It's an awesome demo and I have a gas burner I take with me when I make it so everyone can see what I'm doing. No one believes you can make the pasta that way and that it will turn out. It's another huge WOW!

 

[cmdtrgd]

hmmm...I do have an electric burner that I use so the stirrer doesn't have to have their back to the rest of us. Is it close to $2 per serving for the lasagna?

 

[Inomiamenda]

Thanks Colleen! I am home with a sick beebee and left to take him to the doctor. Oh the joys of strep.... the contagious joy with three children under 5.... sigh...*

 

[Chef Kearns]

OMG! So flipping easy!

1 box cake mix mixed as package directs right in the Baker. 1 can frosting dollopped on top. Bake in micro 12 minutes. I serve it with the beaded spoon.

They all flip over it! And the ones who already have the baker love seeing this done as it shows even more versatility!

You use a whole can of frosting? Have to?

 

[imported_pckrissy]

I have been doing the Potato Chowder in November and it's not wowing like I thought it would and sales are down. The fajitas or the pork tenderloin are a much better wow for the DCB.

In Dec I'm doing Homemade for the Holidays. I'll probably do the pretzel wreaths with the almond bark and I'm not sure what else. Last year I did those and the brownie lollipops, but I won't do the lollipops again.

I have been doing Baker recipes since spring and sell a bunch, and I made the Potato Chowder at my show friday and was surprised at the wow-less response too!
Not sure what I will do for my Dec shows yet...

 

[imported_pckrissy]

i love the skillet lasagna colleen! i have never done it as a demo though, i love bringing your own burner too....wonder if i wound cause any damage with that...
i think i am making that lava cake tonight!! it sounds SOOOOOO GOOOOOD!!!

 

[finley1991]

You use a whole can of frosting? Have to?

I don't think you have to... but no one argues with me when I do!

 

[cmdtrgd]

Hmmm...I also kinda want to show off the bamboo - med bowl and/or large platter to get people to fill in any open Jan dates - ideas on that?

 

[chefkugler]

Do you put the lid on the DCB with the cake?

 

[annew]

no you don't want the lid on

 

[finley1991]

Do you put the lid on the DCB with the cake?

Nope. Just put it in... if it doesn't have a turntable or is too big to turn, you'll need to rotate half-way through.

 

[Inomiamenda]

Do you put the lid on the DCB with the cake?

I do. Did you know you have to enter 10 characters to post a message?:yuck:

 

[PampMomof3]

I do. Did you know you have to enter 10 characters to post a message?:yuck:

see i don't put the lid on it. hmm

 

[imported_pckrissy]

OMG!!! I just made the lava cake....colleen you may be my hero! it is SOOO Good! can't wait to tell everyone about this!

 

[imported_pckrissy]

I did mine with chocolate cake and chocolate icing....can you do any flavor of each?

 

[finley1991]

I did mine with chocolate cake and chocolate icing....can you do any flavor of each?

Yes... but chocolate is the best!

 

[imported_pckrissy]

Thanks Colleen! The chocolate was soo good...i think i have a tummy ache now..LOL

 

[Chef Kearns]

I did the Chowder again tonight and sold 4 more DCB in a crowd of 10!! I'm sold on the Chowder!! I don't know what the difference is. If it is the reicpe or if I have a renewed excitement about the DCB?! I'm saying the same things!

 

[annew]

My favorite cake is a devils food w/the coconut pecan frosting.................YUMMO!!!