Help! I'm Stuck in a Meal Rut for August!

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores various meal ideas and recipes for August, particularly focusing on options that do not require using the oven. Participants share their experiences and suggestions for enticing guests to book shows.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions feeling stuck in a meal rut and seeks suggestions for new recipes for August.
  • Another participant, identifying as a consultant, suggests the Chicken Fajita Bar and Jerk Chicken Nachos as popular options that are easy to prepare.
  • One participant notes that August is typically hot and recommends recipes that do not require an oven, sharing their love for the Greek Cheese Torta.
  • Another participant suggests using new recipes to encourage bookings for September shows.
  • Several participants recommend the Creamy One-Pot Pasta and Southwest 7-layer Salad as appealing, no-oven options.
  • One participant shares their plan to use the Chicken Fajita Bar to entice bookings for more recipes.
  • Another participant discusses the practicality of making the 7-layer salad in a Trifle Bowl and offers tips on layering.
  • One participant expresses a need to fill their September calendar and considers using cookware in their demonstrations.
  • Another participant shares their experience with stir fry as a recipe that leads to good bookings and sales.
  • One participant inquires about the serving size for the 7-layer salad, with another responding that it can serve around 16 small portions.
  • One participant suggests a Satay Chicken Pasta Salad, highlighting its versatility with different tools and ingredients.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding specific recipes and approaches, with no clear consensus on a single preferred option for August meals.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences related to meal preparation and recipe selection for the month of August, reflecting the seasonal considerations and the goal of engaging guests for future shows.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for meal inspiration and strategies to encourage bookings may find the shared experiences and recipe ideas relevant.

PamperChefCarol
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I do the same recipe all month long and am at a loss what to make for August. Any suggestions?????
 
PamperChefCarol said:
I do the same recipe all month long and am at a loss what to make for August. Any suggestions?????

Well, what have you been making? If you have the DCB, I would suggest the Chicken Fajita Bar. There's a thread already created with the recipe for it. It's easy and guests love it! Plus, you'll sell the heck out of some DCBs.

I would also suggest the Jerk Chicken Nachos, along with the homemade salsa that was featured in last fall's catalog. It's one of my most popular demos.
 
Since August is usually the hotest month of the year I would do a recipe that doesn't require turning on the oven.

I love the Greek Cheese Torta.
 
do one of the new recipes to tempt people to book September shows. Just tell them there are some really Great Recipes out but you can't make them for people unless they book a show!!!
 
I recommend the Creamy One-Pot Pasta:thumbup: Or the SW 7-layer Salad---no oven! (& yum-o!)
 
I am doing the chicken fajita bar in August as well... cheap, fast and easy recipe that doesn't use the oven - exactly what I want to entice people to book their own show for more recipes like this!
 
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lacychef said:
I recommend the Creamy One-Pot Pasta:thumbup: Or the SW 7-layer Salad---no oven! (& yum-o!)
Any chance anyone has the 3 layer salad typed up????
 
could you make the SW 7 layer salad in theTtrifle Bowl?
 
Yes, I'd recommend doing the layers twice (not doubling, but doing 1/2 of each ingredient twice); otherwise it's hard to get to the bottom & get all the layers.
Works nicely in the large square bowl too. (& place it in the square woven to sell 'em before they're gone!)
 
Good idea about the square woven! I am going to use this as my August recipe for that reason alone!
 
Yes; I sold 2 at my last 2 shows since I used it:) Plus, it's a really yummy recipe!
 
I'm at a loss, too, but thinking I need to do something with cookware, since I'm in need of filling up my September calendar.
 
You should do a stir fry I do that alot and do most of the prep work before the show and they go alot better and usually get good bookings and high sales.
 
How many servings does the 7 layer SW salad have?
 
kerstin70 said:
How many servings does the 7 layer SW salad have?

Hmmm, good question!
There were about 9 I think at the last show I made it at, & there was plenty left over. I think for a show, you could easily serve 16. (small servings)
 
Satay chicken pasta salad! Uses stoneware, cookware, simple additions, cutting tools and the spinner if ya play your cards right!

Ask about peanut allergies, though ... if there is any concern make it an asian pasta salad and omit the peanut butter and nuts.
 

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