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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing recipe ideas and personal experiences for upcoming cooking shows, particularly focusing on simple yet appealing options. Participants express their preferences and past successes with various dishes, while also seeking advice on what to prepare.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, is looking for sweet and savory recipe options for an upcoming cooking show after a long break from hosting.
  • Several participants suggest recipes such as Cheeseburger Salad, Strawberry Cream Trifle, and Greek Cheese Torta, noting their popularity in past shows.
  • Another participant shares their positive experience with the Creamy One Pot Pasta, highlighting its ease and appeal to families.
  • One participant mentions the Velvet Strawberry Cake as a favorite, having made it at multiple shows since March.
  • Another participant expresses hesitation about the Cheeseburger Salad but acknowledges its success at a previous interactive show.
  • One participant suggests Jerk Chicken Nachos and Chocolate Velvet Cake as simple and engaging options for demos.
  • Another participant finds the Pineapple Upside Down Cake to be an easy and successful choice for shows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is a general agreement on the popularity of the Greek Cheese Torta and other suggested recipes, though some participants express mixed feelings about specific dishes like the Cheeseburger Salad.

Contextual Notes

Participants share their experiences and preferences based on personal cooking show history, with some mentioning recent health challenges that may affect their cooking plans.

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Consultants looking for recipe ideas and personal experiences related to cooking shows may find this discussion beneficial.

kcjodih
kcjodih
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this season?

I haven't done a cooking show since November but now have one to do next weekend. I have NO idea what to make and haven't even offered the host choices yet! I haven't made anything from this season's SB. I need a sweet and a savory choice to offer. Something simple but not boring since I'm nervous not having done a show in so long.

This is a 3 time host for me (once a year) and in the circle of friends there will be about 4 others that have done shows for me (I've probably done a dozen shows for all of them in the last 3 years).

No stovetop access but do have access to an oven and/or micro. I've done trifles, rings and salads but now since I've been out of the show circuit for sooo long I have NO idea what to make.

HELP!! please!!
 
There are lots of great recipes right now:

Cheeseburger salad
Strawberry Cream trifle (recipe is in the catalog)
Becky's Chicken Fajitas

Any particular product that you want to feature?
 
Greek cheese torta - you dont have to toast the bread
Grapefruit avacado chicken salad - you can have the host buy pre-cooked chicken

These have been big hits with my shows
 
The Creamy One Pot Pasta has been a huge hit. All the moms love that it dirties up only one pot and that is tastes good! And you can easily substitute ingredients in and out of this recipe. Good luck with your show!
 
I vote the Greek Cheese Torta - you can replace the toasted bread with triscuits - of course you have an oven so you can still toast them!
 
I agree with Susan and Janet. The Greek Cheese Torta is great too. Sundried tomatoes are very popular. I love them, and I am glad to see them in so many recipes.
 
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thanks everyone! I think I'll offer the torta, strawberry trifle, and cheeseburger salad (although this one sounds soooo nasty :yuck: I know it's not, I've read all the posts but just the thought....) Maybe it's because I've been in bed sick for the last week :thumbdown: and between doctor's visits, hospital visits and chest xrays NOTHING sounds appetizing :rolleyes:

I'd like to try the one pot pasta when I'm up to actually cooking again. DH has been cooking for the family this past week so it's been "fly by the seat of his pants" meals. Hopefully going back to work tomorrow I'll start feeling a little better and I can soon make this one to see what I think.
 
Greek Cheese Torta and Velvet Strawberry Cake are my favorites. I've made the Velvet Strawberry Cake at most of my shows since March.
 
kcjodih said:
thanks everyone! I think I'll offer the torta, strawberry trifle, and cheeseburger salad (although this one sounds soooo nasty :yuck: I know it's not, I've read all the posts but just the thought....) Maybe it's because I've been in bed sick for the last week :thumbdown: and between doctor's visits, hospital visits and chest xrays NOTHING sounds appetizing :rolleyes:

I'd like to try the one pot pasta when I'm up to actually cooking again. DH has been cooking for the family this past week so it's been "fly by the seat of his pants" meals. Hopefully going back to work tomorrow I'll start feeling a little better and I can soon make this one to see what I think.
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LOL - that is exactly what I thought! I wasn't even offering it, but I had a really great host who begged me to do it, so as a favor for her, I did it at her show - we did an interactive show - and it was incredible! Everyone there loved the salad, it uses a TON of tools, it can be done in under 30 minutes, and I got 4 bookings from that show! I've been doing it ever since then! People just love it!
 
kcjodih said:
thanks everyone! I think I'll offer the torta, strawberry trifle, and cheeseburger salad (although this one sounds soooo nasty :yuck: I know it's not, I've read all the posts but just the thought....) Maybe it's because I've been in bed sick for the last week :thumbdown: and between doctor's visits, hospital visits and chest xrays NOTHING sounds appetizing :rolleyes:

I'd like to try the one pot pasta when I'm up to actually cooking again. DH has been cooking for the family this past week so it's been "fly by the seat of his pants" meals. Hopefully going back to work tomorrow I'll start feeling a little better and I can soon make this one to see what I think.
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Feel better soon Jodi :)
 
As far as ease of recipes for "easing" back into doing shows, I would probably go for the following:

Jerk Chicken Nachos
Chocolate Velvet Cake w/Strawberries

They're simple, and they're great interactive demos, too.

Good luck!
 
I love the pineapple upside down cake. Super easy as a 2nd recipe at a show and it is a huge success everytime I make it.
 

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