Share the Recipes That Wow You and Your Guests!

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Discussion Overview

This thread features participants sharing recipes that have impressed their guests at shows, focusing on personal experiences with various dishes. Participants discuss both recipes made ahead of time and those demonstrated live during events.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their experience with a Mocha Skillet Cake that received positive feedback for its moistness and presentation, enhanced by a chocolate drizzle.
  • Another participant mentioned that they typically use demo recipes rather than pre-made ones for shows.
  • Several users noted that chocolate recipes tend to be crowd-pleasers, with one participant highlighting their seasonal favorites, including Chocolate Chip Sensation and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Torte.
  • One participant described a successful event where various dishes, including Cream Cheese with Pineapple Rum Sauce and Steamed Wonton Purses, garnered rave reviews and resulted in multiple bookings.
  • Another participant emphasized the popularity of their 30 Minute Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Biscuit Bites, noting that these demos have led to significant bookings.
  • One participant shared a recipe for Garlic Parmesan Biscuit Bites, expressing enthusiasm for its simplicity and appeal, while another suggested a sweet variation for brunch shows.
  • Another participant mentioned the Lemon Greek Chicken prepared in a DCB, which was well-received.
  • One participant highlighted the Smashed Potato Soup and biscuit bites as surprising to guests who were unfamiliar with using stones and cookware in such ways.
  • Trifles were mentioned as a popular choice due to their ease of preparation and visual appeal.
  • One participant expressed a fondness for Tiramisu Brownie Trifle, noting adjustments based on the crowd's preferences regarding coffee.
  • Another participant shared their success with PB Cup Trifle and 15-minute fajitas, indicating that these recipes have been well-received and have driven sales.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the types of recipes shared, with some participants focusing on pre-made dishes while others emphasize demo recipes. No clear consensus emerges regarding the preferred approach to recipe preparation for shows.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a variety of personal experiences and preferences regarding recipes that impress guests, reflecting diverse cooking styles and audience reactions.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for inspiration on recipes that create a "wow" factor at shows may find this discussion beneficial.

man...yesterday was NOT my day for reading on here last night. I did read through the posts- but must have glazed over the one RIGHT AFTER the recipe. *doh!*:blushing:
 
dianafeller said:
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yep, just lift the pan off of it. YUMMMMMM!!!!:chef:

Oh my gosh, doesn't that look delicious? Who wouldn't love the stoneware fluted pan after this recipe?
 
DessertDivaFL said:
Oh my gosh, doesn't that look delicious? Who wouldn't love the stoneware fluted pan after this recipe?

I made it for a brunch show and it was awesome! It would be great for any show I think... It's one of the best microwave cakes that I've tried, but I'm a huge pineapple fan!
 
WOW!!!!!! I am so glad everyone is enjoying this one!!!!! I sometimes take it as a surprise add on to a show!!!! IT IS ALWAYS A CROWD PLEASER!!!!! I sell so many of those fluted pans, I amaze myself!!!!! Then, I always follow up with a copy of the recipe to everyone that supplied me with an e-mail address and get additional orders and bookings because of it. This is def. one of our faves!!!!! My hubby loves it and when served warm, melts in your mouth!!!!!! :) :)
 
Been here, got these. Just a note for myself
 
cwinter474 said:
Been here, got these. Just a note for myself

LOL - I need to do this too!
 
I love to do the sundried tomato and sausage risotto from the s/s '09 season's best- it's an absolute show stopper and great for summer since it's all in the microwave :)
 
the Ice Cream Sandwich Torte!!!! ALWAYS a big hit...I pair it up with the Frosty Latte and call it my Ice Cream Show. I go alittle further with the torte and use the EAD and do 1/2 for child...crushed cookies and gummy worms and then the other 1/2 with grated chocolate and a strawberry fan.
 
For those of you that make the Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco - what do you make with it?? I have a show this week and this was requested - I make it at home but I've never done it at a show before.
 
The Rice Cooker Plus cake is always a hit. Funny, the simple things really seem to bethe hits!
 
The Sundried Tomato Sausage Risotto is ALWAYS a BIG WOW as no one believes me you can make risotto in the microwave...in 30 minutes!

Also, my old standby is still the three cheese garden pizza! Everyone ADORES it, always a crowd pleaser- everyone thinks it's delicious and I love that it's so versatile (DH and I literally have it almost every week at home!)
 
Crystal Patton said:
LOL - I need to do this too!

Did you ladies know that you can subscribe to a thread? Just a helpful hint, and I LOVE this feature! There is a little box under each post that says "thread tools" just scroll your mouse over that, and you can subscribe to the thread, and revisit at any time- it will have all the updated posts. Enjoy!
 
PamperedSD said:
For those of you that make the Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco - what do you make with it?? I have a show this week and this was requested - I make it at home but I've never done it at a show before.

I make this, then wipe out the DCB and make the 12-minute Molten Chocolate Lava Cake. Everyone thinks the cake will taste like garlic and basil... until they taste it! They love to see one pan used for a main dish and dessert. Has really helped my DCB sales. I have also served the garlic-parmesan biscuit bites alongside or I cut up a baguette and serve it with the dipping oils. My last host wanted to serve a salad alongside, so while the pasta cooked, everyone came up and tried the knives, the Ultimate Mandoline and the kernel cutter so we could add those items to the salad.
Hope this helps!;)
 
THANKS shorelinecef! Great tips - I'll either make the bread with the dipping oil or the cake idea. THANKS!! This is my second show and the girl is moving so her house is all packed and as a thank you for hosting one of my first shows and helping me I wanted to bring a second recipe. Both of these are perfect and inexpensive. I've never made the dipping oil but I have the sun dried tomato one (never used) and the bamboo cracker tray and bowls. :)
 
janetupnorth said:
Pepperoni Pizza Twist

anyone have the recipe for this?
 
Jen1409 said:
anyone have the recipe for this?
I did a google search for it and found it on razzledazzlerecipes.comPepperoni Pizza Twist1 package (3.5 ounces) pepperoni slices, diced
1 can (3.25 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 packages (11 ounces each) refrigerated French bread dough
1 egg
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed (optional)1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Dice pepperoni. Chop olives using. Snip parsley using kitchen shears. In a bowl, combine pepperoni, olives, parsley, mozzarella cheese, flour and garlic; mix well.2. Place bread dough, seam sides up, on smooth side of a cutting board. Using a knife, slice each loaf lengthwise, end to end, cutting halfway through to center of loaf; spread open flat. Lightly sprinkle additional flour evenly over dough. Using a baker's roller, roll dough crosswise to a 4-inch width, creating a well down center of each loaf.3. Spoon half of the pepperoni mixture down center of each loaf. Gather up edges over filling, pinching firmly to seal. Place loaves, seam sides down, in an "X" pattern on a rectangle stone. Crisscross ends of dough to form a large figure "8," keeping ends of dough 1 inch from edge of stone and leaving two 1 1/2-inch openings in center of twist.4. Separate egg over small bowl. (Discard yolk or set aside for another use.) Beat egg white and seasoning mix; lightly brush over dough. Using serrated bread knife, cut a 3-inch slit in each of the top sections of the twist to reveal filling.5. Grate Parmesan cheese over loaf. Bake 30-32 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes. Cut into 16 slices. Serve with warm pizza sauce, if desired.Yield: 16 appetizers or 24 sample servingsNutrients per serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 440 mg, Fiber 0 gCook's Tip: If desired, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper can be substituted for the olives.
 
ChefPaulaB said:
I did a google search for it and found it on razzledazzlerecipes.com

Pepperoni Pizza Twist

1 package (3.5 ounces) pepperoni slices, diced
1 can (3.25 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 packages (11 ounces each) refrigerated French bread dough
1 egg
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Dice pepperoni. Chop olives using. Snip parsley using kitchen shears. In a bowl, combine pepperoni, olives, parsley, mozzarella cheese, flour and garlic; mix well.

2. Place bread dough, seam sides up, on smooth side of a cutting board. Using a knife, slice each loaf lengthwise, end to end, cutting halfway through to center of loaf; spread open flat. Lightly sprinkle additional flour evenly over dough. Using a baker's roller, roll dough crosswise to a 4-inch width, creating a well down center of each loaf.

3. Spoon half of the pepperoni mixture down center of each loaf. Gather up edges over filling, pinching firmly to seal. Place loaves, seam sides down, in an "X" pattern on a rectangle stone. Crisscross ends of dough to form a large figure "8," keeping ends of dough 1 inch from edge of stone and leaving two 1 1/2-inch openings in center of twist.

4. Separate egg over small bowl. (Discard yolk or set aside for another use.) Beat egg white and seasoning mix; lightly brush over dough. Using serrated bread knife, cut a 3-inch slit in each of the top sections of the twist to reveal filling.

5. Grate Parmesan cheese over loaf. Bake 30-32 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes. Cut into 16 slices. Serve with warm pizza sauce, if desired.

Yield: 16 appetizers or 24 sample servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 440 mg, Fiber 0 g

Cook's Tip: If desired, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper can be substituted for the olives.


It's also in All The Best Cookbook - as a variation of the Bistro Twist.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
It's also in All The Best Cookbook - as a variation of the Bistro Twist.

I figured it was in one of them, but wasn't sure which one and I didn't have to type it up this way, but good to know...
 
Symara said:
question:

30 minute chicken - how do you serve it to where it's not making a mess?

my question as well...
 
I always skin my chicken before the guests get there, so when it comes out of the microwave after I show it and get the ooohs and aaahs, I say "OK guys, I skinned it, and cooked it, and since my husband isn't here to carve it, you're on your own'!! I then stick in the hold n slice and the forged utility knife and let them at it. (Left in the DCB). Gives them the opportunity to use the knives!
 
pampchef.angel said:
my question as well...

Make a mess how?

When I make it, I take the chef's tongs and insert it in the cavity to lift it (or you can use meat lifters, but I dont have those) and then I just put it on the Dots platter. I dont carve either, but I do cut it and let everyone see that it's cooked and then everyone else can pick at it.

The juice goes down the drain or in a cup or something.
 
I think the Rush Hour Chicken Fajitas is going to be my new favorite demo. I sold 4 DCB and the show total was over $1,200. I also did the Lava Cake in the RCP. They were all amazed.
 
So do you think the pineapple upside down cake would work in the DCB? I don't have the stoneware fluted pan. I may have to get it however, I love the sound of that recipe.
 
Give it a try! It wont be as pretty but I bet it would be yummy.
 
Garlic Parm biscuits..mmmm remember the crocks that PC used to sell...That was a few years back...Used to also make monkey bread in them...
 
I very much like cooking in the DCB but I always supplement it now with other pieces because its not available for sale to everyone :( I hope it comes back for everyone soon. I do love making the zesty ravioli skillet in the family skillet and lava cake in the DCB :)
 
can someone please tell me where I can find the 30 Minute Chicken Recipe??
 
Consultant Corner, under Products and Recipes tab: Theme Shows
 
PamperedSD said:
For those of you that make the Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco - what do you make with it?? I have a show this week and this was requested - I make it at home but I've never done it at a show before.

This recipe is a big winner, and I found a way to weaponize it. I make a smoked turkey every so often and my lovely wife uses the remainders to make an incredible smoked turkey broth. We usually use it as a base for soups, etc. Well, we tried the broth with this recipe and it was unbelievable! Needless to say I am going to work this into a show...
 
The Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad is AMAZING!
Every time I do it at a show people are just amazed. It is the only salad my 6 year old son will eat. Hubby puts 1,000 Island dressing on it and swears it tastes just like a big mac.
Another crowd pleaser is Cool Veggie Pizza. I prebake the crescent roll dough and just put the toppings on it during the demo.
 

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