What Stoneware Recipes Sell Best for Shows?

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Discussion Overview

The thread focuses on various stoneware recipes that participants believe could enhance sales during cooking shows. Participants share personal experiences and suggestions for recipes that have been successful in their own shows or that they plan to use.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses a desire to push stoneware sales and seeks exciting recipes to engage customers.
  • Another participant shares a past experience where side by side calzones and skillet brownies led to significant stoneware sales.
  • Several users mention specific recipes, such as Heaven on a Cracker, cinnamon pull-aparts, and apple bundles, as crowd-pleasers at shows.
  • One participant notes that their audience has seen certain recipes too often and seeks new ideas to maintain interest.
  • Another participant suggests quick-prep recipes like Chicken Parm or Sausage & Peppers to accommodate guests arriving from work.
  • One participant highlights the success of the Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Bake in their show, indicating it was well-received.
  • Several users discuss the importance of having appetizers ready for guests upon arrival to enhance the overall experience.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on which recipes will be most effective for sales, with no clear consensus on a single best recipe. Participants share a variety of personal experiences and preferences.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily consultants sharing their experiences with stoneware recipes in the context of cooking shows. The discussion reflects a range of past experiences and current challenges faced in engaging their audiences.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for recipe ideas to enhance their cooking shows and engage customers may find the shared experiences and suggestions beneficial.

gilliandanielle
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Hey guys! I have a show tomorrow and I really want to push the stoneware to get to 24 pieces! What are you guys making in the stoneware to sell so many?? I want something that is going to get them really excited and sell a bunch! Let me know your recipes and I will run to the store later tonight for ingredients! Thanks in advance!
 
This actually goes back to before I was a consultant...the woman doing the cooking show made the side by side calzones...and I am not kidding everyone bought a stone...she also made the skillet brownie and made sales with cookware too....I actually haven't made those for a show. The hot pizza dip I did a while back helped me sell 3 of the oval bakers...:)
 
Heaven on a CrackerThis is a swiss cheese dip recipe of mine that was published in Jill Conner Browne's "The Sweet Potato Queen's Big Ass Cookbook (and Financial Planner)." It is my signature appetizer, and is a HUGE hit wherever I take it.

Heaven on a Cracker

16 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese
2/3 cup Miracle Whip
8 oz Shredded Swiss Cheese
1 T Green Onion, finely chopped
16 slices crumbled bacon
3/4 sleeve crushed Ritz crackers

Preheat oven to 350°.

Place cream cheese in the Classic Batter Bowl. Soften in the microwave (about 1 minute).
Add the Swiss Cheese and onion, blending with the Classic Scraper. When blended, put mixture into Deep Dish Baker. Sprinkle crushed crackers and crumbled bacon on top.

Bake for 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or chips (Tostitos are perfect for this).


NOTES:
Bacon can be cooked on Large Bar Pan in 400° oven for 20 minutes. For easy cleanup, you can line bar with Parchment Paper. Remove and allow to cool. Use Food Chopper to make crumbles.

Crackers can be crushed in large Zip-Loc bag with Baker’s Roller.
 

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That sounds yummy Kimmy!
Gillian: I know you do the pull apart bread a lot; you can do it also in the mini baker...
I made apple bundles the other night in my deep dish & everyone always loves those;) (delightful desserts) Of course, any kind of ring always seems to sell some large round stones...
 
Thanks, Lacy.

I made some cinnamon pull-aparts in my square baker today. They were scrumptious!
 
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Sorry- I should have done somemore background info. This show is for the group that I have done over 20 shows for, so they have seen the pull apart bread enough to make them McVomit. They almost all have the round stones, so I am trying to push the glazed ones that are on sale. They have seen my demo and heard the stoneware benefits already. I want something that is so cool they will buy it right away!
 
gilliandanielle said:
Sorry- I should have done somemore background info. This show is for the group that I have done over 20 shows for, so they have seen the pull apart bread enough to make them McVomit. They almost all have the round stones, so I am trying to push the glazed ones that are on sale. They have seen my demo and heard the stoneware benefits already. I want something that is so cool they will buy it right away!

Apple crisp or an oven omelet in the deep dish baker....or if you have done so many shows with these women, then some of them should be past hosts? Have them order the stoneware for 30% off;)
 
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Almost all of them are past hosts, but saving 30% might not be enough. I wanted an awesome stoneware recipe to reinforce the stoneware message. Oh, and one more challenge- the show is at 7pm and their office closes at 6pm, so most will be coming straight from work and wanting dinner! I should have started this thread a week ago! HELP!!!!!
 
gilliandanielle said:
Almost all of them are past hosts, but saving 30% might not be enough. I wanted an awesome stoneware recipe to reinforce the stoneware message. Oh, and one more challenge- the show is at 7pm and their office closes at 6pm, so most will be coming straight from work and wanting dinner! I should have started this thread a week ago! HELP!!!!!

What about Chicken Parm or Sausage & peppers in the Rectangle Baker??:)
 
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What's the chicken parmesan recipe? Where is it??
 
i recently did the Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Bake in the square baker for a show and it was a huge hit

Melinda
 
Katiechef said:
This actually goes back to before I was a consultant...the woman doing the cooking show made the side by side calzones...and I am not kidding everyone bought a stone...she also made the skillet brownie and made sales with cookware too....I actually haven't made those for a show. The hot pizza dip I did a while back helped me sell 3 of the oval bakers...:)


what book is the side by side calzones found in?
Melinda
 
gilliandanielle said:
...make them McVomit.


LOL Gillian! There's the GA fan in you coming out!
 
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melindag said:
i recently did the Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Bake in the square baker for a show and it was a huge hit

Melinda

Where do I find that?? It sounds great!
 
I dont think we have 1, but if you want to make most of it before they get there you could use easy things ...such as jar sauce, they even have ready cooked breaded chicken, so if you wanted, when they got there, just grate up the cheese, throw it in the oven for like 12-15 minutes & you have dinner for them. LOL...you can even make some pull apart bread to go with it
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It's in the Stoneware Inspirations cookbook
 
gilliandanielle said:
Where do I find that?? It sounds great!

It's from the Stoneware Inspirations cookbook.
 
You could also have the hot pizza dip already done when they get there so they can eat right away while you make something with more substance. Since they almost all have round stones, mention they can use those to make the bread. I sold MANY mini bakers this month using that recipe because it's so easy & good.
 
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Oh, I have that one! I'll check it out!
 
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supergirljennie said:
LOL Gillian! There's the GA fan in you coming out!
I threw that in just for you guys!
 
pamperedgirl3 said:
You could also have the hot pizza dip already done when they get there so they can eat right away while you make something with more substance. Since they almost all have round stones, mention they can use those to make the bread. I sold MANY mini bakers this month using that recipe because it's so easy & good.

AND the mini baker is GREAT for making pull apart bread!!!!:D :D :D
 
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smart a$$!! LOL!!
 
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melindag said:
i recently did the Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Bake in the square baker for a show and it was a huge hit

Melinda

Does anyone have this or know where I can find it? I need to get the ingredients for whatever I am making REALLY soon!
 
gilliandanielle said:
Does anyone have this or know where I can find it? I need to get the ingredients for whatever I am making REALLY soon!
It's in the Stoneware Inspirations cookbook.
 
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Oh, you said that before but I thought you were talking about another recipe! Sorry and thanks for putting up with me!
 
I made the Mom's Apple Crisp in the Deep Dish Pie Plate or you can make it in the Deep Dish Baker and the best thing is that it's microwavable and done in 12-15 min.

Mom's Apple Crisp

Ingredients:
4-6 Granny Smith apples
8 graham crackers (2 1/2 x 5 inches), finely chopped
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick or old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Directions:
Peel, core and slice apples using Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer. Cut apples in half; place in Deep Dish Baker.
Finely chop graham crackers using Food Chopper; place in Classic Batter Bowl. Add brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Place butter in Small Micro-Cooker®; microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until melted. Add butter; mix well.
Sprinkle graham cracker mixture evenly over apples. Microwave on HIGH 12-15 minutes or until apples are tender, rotating dish after 6 minutes. Cool slightly; serve warm topped with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
Yield: 10 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 280, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 140 mg, Fiber 4 g

©The Pampered Chef, Ltd. 2003
www.pamperedchef.com
 
I have an AWESOME french toast casserole recipe I make in the Rectangular baker. It's really amazing and so incredibly easy. Doesn't really show any other products though, but it shows how evenly the food cooks and how even sticky stuff doesn't stick! Maybe you could make it and have your demo be something else? Anyway, if you want the recipe let me know!
 
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Which book is the apple crisp in? I think that is what I will demo, and make a dinner type recipe ahead of time. I just wanted to know what book it was in so I can maybe sell one or two!!
 
gilliandanielle said:
Which book is the apple crisp in? I think that is what I will demo, and make a dinner type recipe ahead of time. I just wanted to know what book it was in so I can maybe sell one or two!!

There are 2 Apple Crisps.....the one I use ( quick apple crisp ) is on CC..its also in the S/S SB 2001;) The other one is I think all the best but right now not sure...I'll have to get back to you on it.:cool:
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of stoneware recipes are most popular for shows?

Popular stoneware recipes for shows often include versatile dishes like pizza, lasagna, and casseroles. These recipes showcase the even cooking and browning capabilities of stoneware, making them appealing to potential customers.

How can I demonstrate the versatility of stoneware during a show?

To demonstrate versatility, prepare a variety of dishes such as baked goods, savory meals, and even desserts. Highlight how stoneware can be used for both cooking and serving, and emphasize its ability to go from oven to table.

Are there any specific stoneware recipes that are crowd favorites?

Crowd favorites include recipes like the classic chocolate chip cookie pizza, roasted vegetables, and cheesy garlic bread. These recipes are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them great for demonstrations.

What tips can I use to make stoneware recipes more appealing during a show?

Use fresh ingredients and vibrant colors to make your dishes visually appealing. Additionally, share personal stories or tips related to each recipe, and encourage guests to ask questions or share their own experiences with stoneware cooking.

How can I encourage guests to try making stoneware recipes at home?

Provide guests with recipe cards or a small booklet featuring the stoneware recipes you demonstrated. Offer incentives, such as discounts on stoneware products, for those who try the recipes and share their results with you or on social media.

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