What Are You Favorite Recipes to Teach

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Discussion Overview

This thread features participants sharing their favorite recipes to teach during cooking shows, discussing various dishes and their experiences with them. Participants express preferences for certain recipes and share insights on how they approach demonstrations.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions using a poll to gather favorite recipes from their cluster.
  • Another participant shares their favorite summer recipe, the Colossal Chopped Salad, and mentions steering hosts towards it.
  • One participant expresses a preference for the Pepperoni Pizza Twist, noting its ease and taste, while others mention similar easy recipes like the broccoli ham ring and Aloha Pizza.
  • Several users highlight the Fantastic Fudge as a quick demo recipe, with variations in ingredients and presentation techniques shared.
  • One participant discusses their go-to recipes, including Clubhouse Chicken Squares and Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle, expressing a lack of comfort with certain types of recipes like rings and braids.
  • Another participant mentions the Jerk Chicken Salad as a favorite, emphasizing its product usage without baking.
  • Several participants express enjoyment for the 3 Cheese Garden Pizza and its variations, with one noting a successful addition of chicken to the recipe.
  • Multiple participants recount experiences with the Breeze Cake, sharing mixed results and challenges in presentation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on specific favorite recipes, with no clear consensus on a single preferred dish. Participants express a variety of personal favorites and experiences with different recipes.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences regarding recipes they teach, reflecting a range of cooking styles and audience engagement strategies.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for inspiration on recipes to demonstrate at shows may find the shared experiences and preferences helpful.

Kathytnt
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I am going to do a poll and use the top ones the my cluster chose but would love your ideas
 
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My favorite recipe this summer is Colossal Chopped Salad. I am steering all my hosts towards it unless they are a repeat crowd.
 
I have only did the Puffs out of that list. The Clubhouse Squares are my stand by but I have done them so much I am getting tired of them. I did a "live" cooking one time that has been my favorite; and since I am getting the Executive Family SKillet in today I am going to do that more often.

I really do not have a fave to demo, I like them all as long as I have good sales!:D
 
I love a lot but picked the Pepperoni Pizza Twist because I love that recipe.

Many will not do that at a show because they are afraid it won't cook all the way. I've never had a problem, it's hard to screw up and tastes great.

I also like the broccoli ham ring and Aloha Pizza...

They are pretty easy recipes that "anyone" can do and show off tools.
 
Ooh...forgot about the Touchdown Taco Dip - love that too!
 
I love doing a variety. For a x-quick demo added at the show is Fantastic Fudge. I use Reeses peanut butter chips, and cream cheese frosting. Sell a lot of the Accent Decorators!
Mombird4
 
I chose the Enchilada Ring, but voted for "other" too- My stand by for the past months is the Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle!
 
mombird4 said:
I love doing a variety. For a x-quick demo added at the show is Fantastic Fudge. I use Reeses peanut butter chips, and cream cheese frosting. Sell a lot of the Accent Decorators!
Mombird4

Can you explain? Do you use the EAD to spread the fudge out...on to parchment paper?
 
jenniferknapp said:
Can you explain? Do you use the EAD to spread the fudge out...on to parchment paper?
When I do that type of fudge, I let it "set up" slightly (otherwise it runs out) and then put it into the EAD with the star tip. Then, I squeeze out a star into mini muffin papers. Looks great at Christmas time on a cookie tray...plus it makes a TON of servings if you do it that way!
 
I just do as Kelly said. Only I just used parchment paper. Every one loves it. I found using the cream cheese frosting instead of ex. Choc. chips and choc. frosting tastes better to me.
Deanna
 
KellyTheChef said:
When I do that type of fudge, I let it "set up" slightly (otherwise it runs out) and then put it into the EAD with the star tip. Then, I squeeze out a star into mini muffin papers. Looks great at Christmas time on a cookie tray...plus it makes a TON of servings if you do it that way!

What recipe is this in? Do you just make it according to the recipe, let it set up a little bit and then put it in the EAD? We have a social coming up this weekend after church that I need to make something good for.
 
I got the recipe from my director when I started. 1 Bag of chip (your choice) and 1 can of frosting (your choice). Watch if it starts getting to hard to squeeze out. You might have to warm a little more. With the Reese's chips I put them in the batter bowl nuke 1 min. Stir, add frosting and put into EAD, if it runs let set a sec. But I think you will love it.
Deanna
 
Yep, just like Deanna said! Regular (12 oz. size) bag of chips and can of frosting.

Two things I have learned:
I don't care for the semi sweet chips for the fudge- I use Milk Chocolate Chips
I usually don't use the entire can of frosting (about 2/3 or a little more..) then you can't "taste" the frosting and they are a little firmer once all set up.

But, this is a VERY forgiving recipe- so when I tell about it at my show I just say a bag of chips and a can of frosting. Everything else you can change up to taste as you experiment with it!
 
I do chicken fajita pizza right now. I have done the strawberry amaretto pastries, and fruit pizza.
 
I love the 3 cheese garden pizza!
 
I love doing the strawberry cheesecake in the fluted pan in the microwave. It's beautiful and tastes great!
 
Colossal Chopped Salad and a quick and easy trifle in the trifle bowl
 
I added chicken to my Three Cheese Garden Pizza last night! IT WAS A TOTAL HIT!
 
Has anyone done the Breeze Cake? We did it as a cluster and it flopped! It looked BEAUTIFUL, but the second you cut into it it fell to pieces. IT was REALLY tasty, but OH SO UGLY
 
Chopped Salad, and any trifle are my favorites right now. It's hard to pick a favorite.
 
Oh and the 10 min pork tenderloin, love that one too.
 
Fav RecipeI've been doing the side by side Italian Calzone. That uses a lot of products and I do a fast demo of the Ultimate Mandolin on the green pepper before chopping them up in the food chopper. Plus it uses the Mix n Chop and I absolutely love that thing!

For sake of time, if a host has brough in $200 in outside orders, I will make a PC dessert and bring it in. While the calzones are cooking, I go over the tools I used for the dessert. Lately it's been a triffle or the choc. chip cookie sensation.

I may switch over to the aloha pizza. I did this one time, and think i just need to practice it more at home. Can't wait to see the new season's best!
 
prnces515 said:
Has anyone done the Breeze Cake? We did it as a cluster and it flopped! It looked BEAUTIFUL, but the second you cut into it it fell to pieces. IT was REALLY tasty, but OH SO UGLY

Anyone? Please someone tell me the secret
 
I have never done any of those at a show! I don't do rings,braids,etc......we don't like them at our house, so I've never felt comfortable doing one for a show.
Recipes that are my "go to" recipes:

Clubhouse Chicken Squares
Tomato Basil Squares
Bountiful Brunch Pizza
Ham & Cheese Omelet Roll
30 Minute Chicken
7 Layer Southwestern Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Mom's Apple Crisp
Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake
Cool and Creamy Chocolate Fondue
Apple-Berry Salsa.
 
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One of the girls in my cluster says she uses the forged cutley serrated bred knife - I don't have that particular knife I have the other bread knife though. I have only made this once at a show but it looked good and tasted yummy but was very hard to cut in nice pieces
 
I make a lot of the Jerk Chicken Salad (using lettuce); this allows me to use a lot of products but no baking. I sell tons of salad choppers and have at least 2 July bookings (for the spinner) from doing that recipe.

In the winter, my favorite recipe is the chocolate cherry skillet cake. If you have a 12 inch PC skillet, this is awesome! I get bookings for folks interested in the cookware and sell tons of microplanes, can openers, etc.

I voted for taco ring (cause it shows tons of products to prep the toppings).

:)
 
Thank you Kathy.....I will try that at HOME first ! LOL...
 
I voted for other because I am going between the Jamaican Jerk Salad and the Colossal Chopped Salad...... this summer and so far I get rave reviews when I do either one of these recipes at shows.
 
I always offer a trifle, as it is easy and beautiful and feeds a lot. I also like offering a ring in the fall/winter time as they are hearty, easy and everyone loves them. The turtle fudge skillet cake has gotten some very good reactions as well. I am the type of person who gets bored, but these are the things I lean towards.
 
jrny2001 said:
I love the 3 cheese garden pizza!

I voted for Choc Pecan Lattice Tart,but this one is AWESOME!! Everyone loves it & it's super easy!:D
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your favorite recipes to teach at Pampered Chef parties?

Some of my favorite recipes to teach include the Classic Chicken Parmesan, the Easy Taco Ring, and the Mini Berry Pies. These recipes are not only delicious but also showcase the versatility of Pampered Chef tools and make cooking fun and interactive for guests.

Why do you choose those specific recipes?

I choose these recipes because they are crowd-pleasers and can be made in under an hour. They also allow me to demonstrate various cooking techniques and the use of different kitchen tools, making it easier for guests to see how they can replicate the dishes at home.

Can you share a quick recipe that’s easy to teach?

Absolutely! One of the quickest recipes I teach is the Microwave Caramel Corn. It takes just a few minutes to prepare and uses the microwave to pop the popcorn, making it a fun and easy treat that everyone loves. Plus, it’s a great way to show how versatile the microwave can be!

Do you have any tips for teaching recipes effectively?

Yes! I recommend breaking down the recipe into simple steps and engaging your audience by asking questions. Encourage them to participate by letting them help with tasks like measuring ingredients or stirring. This hands-on approach keeps everyone involved and makes the learning experience more enjoyable.

How do you adapt recipes for different dietary needs?

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