I Must Have Missed Something- Disaster!

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses experiences related to a neighborhood Power Cooking Class where participants prepared a cheesy tortilla soup that was perceived as overly spicy. Participants share their reactions, adjustments made, and seek advice on ingredient choices.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expressed embarrassment over the spiciness of the cheesy tortilla soup, questioning whether the recipe should have called for 2 tsp instead of 2 Tbsp of chipotle seasoning.
  • Another participant noted that the spiciness might also depend on the brand of tomatoes with chilis used in the recipe.
  • One participant mentioned they always reduce the chipotle seasoning by at least half for that recipe due to its spiciness.
  • Another participant shared a similar experience at a cluster meeting, stating they would reduce the chipotle to 1 Tbsp and use regular tomatoes next time.
  • One participant humorously suggested that family should always be the taste testers for new recipes.
  • Another participant mentioned giving away other recipes to guests and expressed a desire to hear feedback on them.
  • One participant inquired about brands of tomatoes/chilis that are less spicy and also asked about other double-bagged power-cooking recipes.
  • Another participant expressed enjoyment of the wraps.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the appropriate amount of chipotle seasoning to use, with some participants suggesting reductions while others share their experiences without a clear consensus on the ideal amount.

Contextual Notes

Participants shared personal experiences from cooking classes and meetings, focusing on the challenges of recipe adjustments and ingredient choices.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in cooking class experiences and recipe adjustments may find the shared insights relevant.

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I did a neighborhood Power Cooking Class, (trying to get bookings), and served the cheesy tortilla soup. It called for 2 Tbsp chipotle seasoning.......OMG!!! No one could eat it, it was SO spicy! We cut it down w/ sour cream, but I was really embarrassed! Should it have been 2 tsp? I think I read it right....
 
cookin to the top said:
I did a neighborhood Power Cooking Class, (trying to get bookings), and served the cheesy tortilla soup. It called for 2 Tbsp chipotle seasoning.......OMG!!! No one could eat it, it was SO spicy! We cut it down w/ sour cream, but I was really embarrassed! Should it have been 2 tsp? I think I read it right....

Did you use the can of tomatoes w/ chilis that it calls for? Because depending on which brand you use, these can be very spicy. It might have been that, too.
 
I ALWAYS cut the chipotle AT LEAST in half for that recipe. Very spicy.
 
Same thing happened at our cluster meeting. Wow that was so spicy. We decided next time we'd cut it to just 1 Tbsp. and just use regular tomatoes, not the kind with the chilies. Sour cream and cheese would help with reducing the heat also, but we didn't have that. But even then, it was super spicy it wouldn't have helped that much!
 
family should always be the giunea pigs for any recipe... :)
 
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I gave away the other 2 recipes to the guests (wrap and stir-fry)...I'm looking forward to hearing how they came out! (I really should have tried everything before the class.....but.... (insert excuse here).
 
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Which brand of tomatoes/chilis do you use, so it's less spicy? A little off topic- I love the double-bag recipes, and saw posted other single-bag power-cooking recipes......are there any others that are double-bagged?
 
love the wraps!
 

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