Host Appreciation Event: Pizza, Pasta, & Desserts

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around experiences and feedback related to host appreciation events featuring various food items, particularly pizza, pasta, and desserts. Participants share their personal experiences with recipes, favorite dishes, and product usage during these events.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, hosted a mini-host appreciation event and noted that the Spinach Carbonara Pizza was the overwhelming favorite among guests.
  • Another participant shared their intention to have an anniversary/host appreciation/open house party and expressed interest in adding the Greek Torta and bread bowl dip to their menu.
  • Several users mentioned the popularity of the pizza, with one participant planning to serve it at their upcoming open house due to its success at previous events.
  • One participant expressed a desire for a practical way to bring wine glasses to shows, highlighting the challenge of transporting fragile items.
  • Another participant shared their experience with the Peanut Butter Torte, stating it was delicious even when cold, while others noted it was rich and potentially dry when not served warm.
  • One participant mentioned that they enjoyed the Artichoke Dip at a cluster meeting, while another expressed a dislike for artichokes but noted the group's positive reception of both the Spinach Carbonara Pizza and mini cheeseburgers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the Peanut Butter Torte, with some participants enjoying it while others found it too rich or dry. There is general enthusiasm for the pizza, but no clear consensus on the best way to prepare or serve certain dishes.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences from various events, focusing on food preparation and guest feedback. The discussion reflects a range of preferences and cooking challenges faced during these gatherings.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas and feedback on menu items for host appreciation events may find this discussion helpful.

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I did a mini-host appreciation event today (kind of like an open house). I made the Chicken Satay Pasta, the Spinach Carbonara Pizza, the Tiramisu Trifle, and the Rum Cake recipe that comes with the Silicone Crown Cake Mold (please excuse if I am misspelling or mis-naming things...not willing to look them up).

The overwhelming favorite was the pizza...warm or cold, they couldn't get enough of it. The pasta went over well with those who like 'different' foods. I served it cold. Of the two desserts, the rum cake was the favorite (but most felt they were equally delicious). I was a little heavy handed with the coffee liquor, but no one complained. :)

Favorite products were the dots stemware, the wine bottle stopper, the rotary grater, the grinders, and knife block.

(Just sharing the feedback)
 
Thanks for the feedback! I wish there was a practical way to bring one of the wine glasses to shows!
 
Thanks for sharing. I am thinking of having an anniversary/host appreciation/open house party in October, and could not decise what to make. Thanks for narrowing my choices. I do want to add the Greek Torta, and the bread bowl dip.
Now to get my house cleaned......
 
GourmetGirl said:
Thanks for the feedback! I wish there was a practical way to bring one of the wine glasses to shows!
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I know the wine glasses are going nowhere!! I am way too clutzy!

I was a little surprised at how they were packed.
 
Thanks for the info!! I think I will have to have the pizza at my open house on Thursday since it was such a hit!!
I am also going to do the Tirimasu trifle and the Chocolate peanut butter cake thing and the mini cheesburgers. I want to do the taffy apple tartlets, but not sure about how many to make.
Again, thanks for posting this!!!
 
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Both the pizza and the mini cheeseburgers call for the bar pan. I haven't made the burgers, but based on other postings, I think you'll get better results with the pizza.

Also, I was going to do the PB Torte thingy, but changed my mind when I realized it's supposed to be served warm. Too much oven action going on to coordinate my recipes. I also didn't want both my desserts to be chocolate-y.

Not trying to discourage your plan Chris; just don't want you to run into timing challenges. (I was also going to do the Artichoke Bread Bowl, but thought better of it as my morning progressed....or regressed, if you ask my husband :rolleyes:)
 
The peanut butter torte is delicious even when it's cold. Very rich, too.
 
The pizza is my recipe of the month for Aug. I make one recipe all month long and this month is the Spinach Carbonara pizza. So far everyone LOVES it!
 
I have my show on Weds and I'm making the mini cheeseburgers or the bread bowl (haven't decided yet), satay pasta salad, and the brownie cookie thingies. I've made the pasta salad already and it is TASTY!
 
GourmetGirl said:
Thanks for the feedback! I wish there was a practical way to bring one of the wine glasses to shows!
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Thanks for the feedback Kris!

I will wrap one wine glass in bubble wrap and take it to shows. They only need to see one to want them. It will either be displayed or it will be the host's glass for the evening - depends on the show...
 
We had the PB Torte and the Artichoke Dip last night at our Cluster Meeting. I loved the Dip, but not so much on the torte. I thought the torte was dry and very rich. The lady that brought it had made it in the morning so it was about 8-9 hours old by the time we ate it - it might have been better if it was still warm and gooey.
 
pamperedlinda said:
We had the PB Torte and the Artichoke Dip last night at our Cluster Meeting. I loved the Dip, but not so much on the torte. I thought the torte was dry and very rich. The lady that brought it had made it in the morning so it was about 8-9 hours old by the time we ate it - it might have been better if it was still warm and gooey.
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We had some of everything last night at our meeting. I did not like the PB torte as much as I thought I would. It was cut into over 20 pieces, and it was still so rich, I couldn't finish my piece. I just kept wishing for a cup of coffee to go with it!
 
BethCooks4U said:
Thanks for the feedback Kris!

I will wrap one wine glass in bubble wrap and take it to shows. They only need to see one to want them. It will either be displayed or it will be the host's glass for the evening - depends on the show...
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Love that idea Beth!!
 
Director made artichoke dip last night--others said it was good--I don't care for artichokes.
Then we divided into two teams and made spinach carbonera pizza and mini cheeseburgers. Our group liked both.
We thought maybe the spinach could have been chopped in the bowl--or better using frozen chopped spinach for more coverage on the pizza. Plus several thought chopped grilled chicken or chopped tomatoes would have been good additions to the pizza.
 

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What is a Host Appreciation Event: Pizza, Pasta, & Desserts?

A Host Appreciation Event: Pizza, Pasta, & Desserts is a special gathering organized by Pampered Chef to celebrate and thank hosts for their contributions in hosting cooking shows. The event typically features a fun and interactive cooking demonstration, delicious food options including pizza, pasta, and desserts, and an opportunity for hosts to connect with each other and learn more about Pampered Chef products.

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