I Just Don't Know What to Make...

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and ideas for entrees to prepare for an upcoming cooking show. The discussion highlights various recipes and strategies for making the cooking process easier, especially for evening shows.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions struggling to decide on an entree for a show and considers preparing something in advance.
  • Another participant suggests the turkey & cranberry wreath and recommends checking file sections for additional ideas.
  • One user shares their experience of making focaccia ahead of time and preparing ranch vegetable pizza at the show for a more substantial offering.
  • A participant highlights their go-to recipe, Tomato Basil Squares, which has been popular among hosts over the years, along with the turkey cranberry wreath for seasonal relevance.
  • Another consultant mentions the Harvest Chicken Salad as a successful no-bake option for evening shows, paired with beer bread made in a silicone floral pan.
  • One participant expresses enthusiasm for the beer bread idea and inquires about the baking time, indicating interest in trying it out.
  • Another user suggests the Chicken & Broccoli Ring as an easy and festive option for the show.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on specific recipes and approaches to preparing for shows, with no clear consensus on a single best option emerging from the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences regarding meal preparation for cooking shows, focusing on ease and audience appeal.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for entree ideas and strategies for managing cooking shows, particularly those scheduled in the evening.

jasonmva
jasonmva
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for my November show. The host asked for an entree. The only one I have even done is the Antipasto Vegetable Pizza. However, she doesn't want that. The show is in 2 weeks and I am still racking my brain trying to figure out what to make. I want something easy since the show is at 6pm.

I am wondering if I should have something made up ahead of time and then just cook at the host's house.
 
How about the turkey & cranberry wreath? You might want to look for the turkey or pumpkin booklets in the file sections as both have a bunch of ideas.
 
often times I will make a foccacia ahead of time for my party and my family, then make something there like the ranch vegetable pizza (I add chicken) to make it more substantial. Entree's are always tough.
 
Entree ideasA recipe I ALWAYS use is Tomato Basil Squares. It is Easy and always a big hit. This recipe has gone from host to host for several years. Each host says "please make what you did at ...... house. Or the Turkey Cranberry Wreath is Great for this time of year (substitute 1 full chicken breast for the turkey) and tell guests this is how to use there turkey leftovers after Thanksgiving. For a QUIK dessert the Molten Lava Cake (yummy;) is to die for. I just did this and the TCW at my show last week and had a$900 show 8 yes 8 bookings and 2 potential recruits. One is having her starter show this week and Hopefully signing next week(fingers crossed). So give these a whirl and good luck. Laurel
 
jasonmva said:
for my November show. The host asked for an entree. The only one I have even done is the Antipasto Vegetable Pizza. However, she doesn't want that. The show is in 2 weeks and I am still racking my brain trying to figure out what to make. I want something easy since the show is at 6pm.

I am wondering if I should have something made up ahead of time and then just cook at the host's house.
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I made a bread twist today (with chopped spinach & artichoke filling) - follow the chicken bistro photos (All the best).

The calzones are easy too
 
I've been making the Harvest Chicken Salad for many of my shows and it has been a great hit (even the hosts who haven't been too sure about my suggestion, have become true believers)! It's a no-bake, so for those 6:00 pm shows, you're home nice and early! I've also been making Beer Bread in the Silicone Floral Pan to go with it. Yummy!

Mary
 
Mary:
I loved your idea about making beer bread in the silicone floral pan! Does it bake for 50 minutes? Such a nifty idea! I'm searching for the monkey bread recipe...I'll uncover it I'm sure but I did like your idea about the beer bread. Thanks!
Sue
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Sue:

Glad you liked the idea...one of my guests said she was purchasing the Floral Pan to make Corn Muffins, so I thought, why not Beer Bread? It's just as easy as making a whole loaf and so much prettier on the table! I do cook them for a little less and start checking them around 30 minutes to see how they're doing.

Mary
 
Great new use for the floral pan!

jasonmva, you might try the Chicken & Broccoli Ring. It's in Stoneware Inspirations (pg 33). It's easy, and it looks very festive.
 

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