Tasting Our Cluster Mate's Recipe: Demo or Prep Ahead?

[pkd09]

I love the taste of this recipe. A cluster mate of ours brought it for our Recipe Sampling we had. I was considering using it as a Spring demo recipe but was wondering if it is better prepared in advance. Has anyone prepared it at a show as the demo?

 

[ChefLaur]

Great for ShowsThis is a great recipe to use for shows as it works really well for the interactive style and it tastes great. I made it in advance for an open house I was having, and I thought it was better made closer to serving time for a few reasons. When I made it the night before and let it sit in the fridge, a little bit of the oil from the sundried tomatoes ran, and it just didn't look as pretty. Also, if you make it ahead of time, you will want to take it out of the fridge a bit before serving so the cream cheese mixture can soften up, otherwise it is difficult to spread, whereas when you make it at a show, it is nice and soft and ready to serve. I love this recipe!

 

[chefjeanine]

While I find it very tasty, I don't feel that it shows enough tools to use as a show demo recipe.

 

[PamperedDor]

It is better done right before - I agree the cream cheese mixture needs to be soft - while it doesn't show alot of product, its still a great summer demo - add some drinks in the QSP and then just demo with veggies - (make a veggie platter on the chillzane) to me its not as much about the recipe as it is the products and how to use them .

 

[Staci]

Hi there! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe at our Recipe Sampling event. I have personally used this recipe as a demo at a Spring show and it was a hit! I would recommend preparing it in advance, as it allows the flavors to really come together and makes for a smoother demo. Plus, it gives you more time to engage with your guests and talk about the benefits of our products. Let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be happy to help. Happy cooking!