What Are Some Quick and Cheap Food Ideas for My DS Business Party?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores quick and inexpensive food ideas for a direct sales business party, with participants sharing various suggestions and personal experiences related to food preparation and presentation.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, Amber, is seeking ideas for quick and cheap food options for her guests, initially considering a cheeseball and crackers.
  • Another participant suggests using the Chillzanne Rectangular Platter or Sectional Server for serving veggies and dip, noting they are popular choices.
  • A participant mentions the possibility of borrowing a stoneware fluted pan to make a microwave cake quickly with minimal ingredients.
  • One user recommends checking the Season's Best for super starter recipes that might provide additional ideas.
  • Another participant shares that simple additions bowls can be used for dips alongside vegetables or chips, or suggests making a pizza cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • One participant proposes making Berries n Cream Wontons, detailing the preparation of the shells and filling, highlighting their visual appeal and ease of preparation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on specific food ideas, with no clear consensus emerging on the best options for the party.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and suggestions based on their own practices and available resources, focusing on ease of preparation and cost-effectiveness.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for quick and budget-friendly food ideas for their business parties may find the shared experiences and suggestions helpful.

Amberd
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I am doing a show for a show with a consultant from another ds business, and i cant figure out what kind of food i want to put out for my guests. I was thinking a cheeseball and crackers, but thats all i've figured out so far. Whatever i make has to be extremely quick and cheap in price. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

Amber
 
Do you have the Chillzanne Rectangular Platter or Sectional Server? Veggies and dip are always a hit.
 
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no i dont have much more than what comes in the kit
 
can you borrow the stoneware fluted pan? you can do the microwave cake in 10 mins! just need a box of cake mix, the ingredients to make it and a can of frosting. comes out great!
 
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i dont know any other consultants that live closer than 20 min away
 
Check your Season's Best for the super starter recipes. You'll probably find something good in there.
 
With the simple additions bowls you can put out dip to go with vegetables or chips. Or you could make up one of the pizza's and cut it up into small bite size pieces.
 
You could do the Berries n Cream Wontons...

I would pre-make the shells (brush each wonton with butter, sprinkle with sugar, and bake in mini-muffin pan). You can bring them already cooked (and cooled) in a ziploc bag; they are pretty sturdy.

Then when you are at the show, mix a container of strawberry yogurt and some cool whip, and put a little in each shell. (You will need to use the Easy Adjustable Measuring Spoon to fill them with, if you only have the kit.) Top with two or three berries on each one, and you're done.

IF you happen to have the Easy Accent Decorator, you can also put a little cool whip on each one for garnish, but it's not necessary.

These are good since they're pink, for May, and they are also easy and quite impressive looking.

Hope that helps!

=) Jen

Jen Lee
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jenm42 said:
You could do the Berries n Cream Wontons...

I would pre-make the shells (brush each wonton with butter, sprinkle with sugar, and bake in mini-muffin pan). You can bring them already cooked (and cooled) in a ziploc bag; they are pretty sturdy.

Then when you are at the show, mix a container of strawberry yogurt and some cool whip, and put a little in each shell. (You will need to use the Easy Adjustable Measuring Spoon to fill them with, if you only have the kit.) Top with two or three berries on each one, and you're done.

IF you happen to have the Easy Accent Decorator, you can also put a little cool whip on each one for garnish, but it's not necessary.

These are good since they're pink, for May, and they are also easy and quite impressive looking.

Hope that helps!

=) Jen

Jen Lee
NEW Director - promoted May 1!
[email protected]

I think she's the host for a different ds company party. :) They sound yummy though!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some quick appetizers I can serve at my Pampered Chef party?

Some quick appetizers include veggie trays with dip, cheese and cracker platters, and mini meatballs. You can also prepare a simple bruschetta with diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze on toasted bread.

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