F/W 2008 Seasons Best... Which Recipes

[kam]

Great ideas so far. Hmmmm...not looking forward to how the cheeseburgers look coming out of the oven.

We did the Breadbowl Artichoke Dip at a Cluster meeting Saturday. We did it with one loaf, but could have used more bread. The Round loaves around here are 3.99 so that is quite pricey for a host. I think I would use 1 round loaf and use a baquette or something else as the second loaf just to cut up.

I really want to add the Satay Chicken Salad to my Fall Recipe List - so I am glad it got such rave reviews - especially as a demo. (I haven't had a chance to make it yet.)

 

[raebates]

The only thing I've tried is the Peppermint Fudge Cookie Sandwiches. I've made those for a couple of shows. Wow! They've been a great hit. I don't put the crushed peppermint on top, though. I sprinkle on some colored sprinkles. The peppermint made them look too Christmasy for July.Taste: 5--If you like chocolate and peppermint
Ease: 5
Price: 5
Good Demo: 3--You have the time baking, then the time to cool. They really need to cool a bit before you eat them. (Of course, I don't usually do the recipe at my shows, so I may not be the best judge.)

 

[christinaspc]

Haha I borrowed Keith's way of doing it and these are the ones I have tried and think they have come out with some new good ones. Hubby usually cooks them with me and he agrees...

Classic Mini-Cheeseburgers
Taste: 5
Ease: 4
Price: 3
Good demo: 3

Bread Bowl Artichoke Dip
Taste: 5
Ease: 5
Price: 4
Good demo: 5

Taffy Apple Tartlets
Taste: 5
Ease: 5
Price: 4
Good demo: 5

 

[cburnett27]

I loved the taffy apple tartlets but I was also disappointed with them after they sat for awhile - the caramels got kinda hard.

 

[mama2emma]

The only thing I've tried is the Peppermint Fudge Cookie Sandwiches. I've made those for a couple of shows. Wow! They've been a great hit. I don't put the crushed peppermint on top, though. I sprinkle on some colored sprinkles. The peppermint made them look too Christmasy for July.

Taste: 5--If you like chocolate and peppermint
Ease: 5
Price: 5
Good Demo: 3--You have the time baking, then the time to cool. They really need to cool a bit before you eat them. (Of course, I don't usually do the recipe at my shows, so I may not be the best judge.)

I just made these for a meeting tonight, and they're really good. I totally agree with your ratings - they're very easy, my 6-yr-old helped me with most of it. Her review: "So delicious, Mom!"

A few tips: really watch these when they're baking. If they get too firm, the cookies are crisp instead of soft. If you're planning to take them somewhere, don't do the white chocolate drizzle until you get there. Silly me - didn't realize it wasn't going to firm up, and the drizzle smeared everywhere. Oh, and it says 8-10 peppermint candies for the topping, that's way too much. I crushed 20 for a double batch, and now I have half a prep bowl of peppermint sprinkles (that I think will be very good on chocolate ice cream).

I really don't think I would demo these unless they're baking in the oven when everyone gets there, and you just have people help finish them off.

 

[baychef]

I made the Smoky Buffalo Chicken Wings

Taste: 3
Ease: 4
Price: 4
Good Demo: 3

I really prefer buffalo sauce over this sauce mixed w/the Smoky BBQ Rub. It took me a lot longer to get them crispy then what the recipe calls. I used non-stick though. I think SS would be much better. I think it's very messy so I wouldn't do them for a demo. I prefer to do items I can do in a living or family room though as well. This one has to be done in the kitchen in my opinion.

I have a brother in Buffalo and he went to the original Buffalo wing place and I have a Buffalo wing hat...think of the Cheese Heads at Packer games...only in the shape of a drumstick!!!!

Personally, I have never been a wing fan (the heartburn kills me). I did these only I bought chicken legs (see I told you I am not a wing pro!!) However, I did do these in the DCB and I think if the drumettes I was supposed to use are smaller, then you either had to put them in frozen or cut down the microwave time.

I have done them twice (with the wrong kind of chicken!!) and sauted them in the Exec. cookware. I thought the SS would be better also. I did use veg. oil in the pan and they still stuck terribly to the pan. I have a gas stove, but I was very disappointed that the SS pan ruined them. My conclusion was to use the Exec. cookware again and just deal with the extra time it seems to take.

I am not an expert on the sauce but so far the two that have eaten them have said they like them.

With the bleu cheese dressing...I added a small clove of garlic (pressed) and a 1/2 tsp of white vinegar. Then I learned from one of my tasters that even though the dressing tastes better...if you have hot wings, you want the plain dressing as the recipe states.

I would use this as a demo but would recommend that you make them a few times till you hit your groove!!

I have done the Peppermint Patty cookies and felt that they were very easy and a good demo. My only change is that even though it calls for the candies, they look pretty for decoration only. I would add a touch of peppermint flavoring to the white chocolate instead.

My oven is now on the fritz so I have not been able to try all that I want to. Thanks for everyone's input! It is great!!

 

[Kathie's Kitchen]

Hi y'all I have chose to make the one pot creamy pasta for our cluster meeting the other night. I didn't have time to make it like the recipe called for so I did it the Semi-Homemade way by using minced garlic in the jar and frozen california blend veges and turned it into a 30 minute meal. I used about the same amount of tools maybe more than the original recipe called for. One of the cooking tips is to use moraccon rub or greek rub in lieu of salt and pepper. I chose greek rub and OH MY GOODNESS. I had leftovers but those who tried it took some home with them.

Taste: 5
Ease:5
Price:5
Good Demo:5

 

[pampchefsarah]

I haven't tried any of the recipes yet (shame on me), but I think this thread was a great idea! Thanks, Paulette!!

 

[AmieCream]

I made the Trifle tonight...and I'm not a huge fan! I am making it for my cluster tomorrow night any tips on improving it?

 

[merego]

I have made the mini cheeseburgers:
Ease 2
Taste 5
Price 5
Demo 1

Apple Tartlets
all 5's


Breadbowl Artichoke Dip
all 5's
Spinach Carbonarra ( my fav, yummy yummy)
Taste 5
Ease 4
price 5
Demo 3 ( only because I think the spinach part is kind of messy)

 

[chefannie]

The only recipe I have tried (2x) and each time it was fantastic was the Brown Sugar Djion Brie. I did a demo for the cluster meeting and it went over extremely well (not one piece of brie left). Then I brought it to my brother's house for a birthday gathering for my nepher and again nothing was left. So here is my rating:

Ease 5
Taste 5
Price 4
Demo 5

I would have given it 5 out of 5 but depending on where you buy the brie it may be a little expensive.

Annie:angel:

 

[byrd1956]

Tonight we cooked @ my directors. 4 new recipes: Taffy Apple Tartlets, Choc. PB Torte, Avocodo Salsa Cups, Spinach Carbonara Pizza. Everyone loved everything. TA Tartlets are a little chewy after they cool, but we still liked the flavor. Maybe a shot of whipped cream w/the EAD and sprinkled w/SCS!! :chef: Or make them bigger in the Stoneware Muffin Pan. AS Cups were even liked by people that do not like avocodos...some thought there was too much lime and others loved the amount. Someone said maybe make them Jerk Chicken Cups. CPB Torte was a little messy and actually the cake stuck to the sides of the torte pan. SC Pizza was really yummy warm and not too bad cold. We all felt each recipe would work well for a show. My director is into major interactive shows, so everyone was talking about making stations, having contests peeling apples, etc. It was a little crazy in her kitchen, but everyone worked together and the recipes were ready all about the same time. (What a great supper!!)