What's Everyone Making for November?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around what participants are preparing for their cooking shows in November, with a focus on holiday-themed recipes and experiences related to various dishes. Participants share their current offerings, preferences, and some challenges encountered with specific recipes.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, is making Hot Pizza Dip and Apple Crisp for Thanksgiving-themed shows.
  • Another participant mentions offering fajitas and salsa, noting their popularity.
  • Several users share experiences with the Cherry Cordial Torte, with one describing it as delicious and easy to make.
  • One participant expresses a preference for either fajitas or a Turkey/Cranberry Ring, depending on the hostess's choice, and mentions a shift to easy appetizers for December.
  • Another participant has transitioned from fajitas to white chicken chili and is focusing on budget-friendly meals.
  • One participant highlights the popularity of Chipotle Chicken Cornbread Cups and Peanut Butter Torte among their customers.
  • Another participant discusses offering cookie and candy making shows in December and mentions a Black Forest trifle for the same month.
  • One participant inquires about the coconut snowballs recipe and its potential for being prepared ahead of time.
  • One participant shares a cautionary experience about making brownie pops, describing them as time-consuming and difficult.
  • Another participant shares a positive experience making brownie pops with a small scoop and lollipop sticks, finding it easy and fun.
  • One participant recounts struggles with brownie pops, including difficulties with ingredients and molding, but expresses a willingness to try again.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the ease of making brownie pops, with some participants finding them challenging while others had a more positive experience. There is no clear consensus on the best recipes for the upcoming holiday shows, as participants share a variety of options and preferences.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences related to their cooking shows, focusing on holiday themes and the practicality of different recipes.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on holiday recipes and insights into the experiences of others in similar roles may find this discussion beneficial.

DebPC
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Are you doing holiday shows? I am still doing Harvest/Thanksgiving themed shows- at least for another week. I'm making Hot Pizza Dip and Apple Crisp.
 
fajitas and salsa--Dec ???? Maybe snowballs?
 
Still making fajitas and salsa here too....everyone loves them!

Last night I brought the Cherry Cordial Torte (from the new holiday cookbook). Delicious! and very easy. I also sold several cokbooks.
 
I am doing wither the fajitas or the Turkey/Cranberry Ring. Depends on which the hostess prefers. I have been doing the fajitas from early Summer, and I am hesitant to give it up, because I have had AMAZING results with it. In December, I am doing easy appetizers (brie, etc) because I want to focus on gift giving ideas, I do not want to be tied up in a recipe.
 
I am still focusing on fast and easy budget friendly meals. I have moved from the fajitas to the white chicken chili. I am also offering Homemade for the Holidays. I had a lot of fun with that one last year.
 
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Thanks for the review on the Cherry Cordial Torte- I was just looking at that one this morning.
 
I'm offering either the fajitas and salsa or the apple spice cake in the dcb and fruit salsa in November.

December: I'm offering cookie and candy making shows (home for the holidays) or the black forest trifle.

January: Power or Comfort Cooking.
 
Has anyone tried the coconut snowballs yet????
I just watched the video on CC.....this would be a great recipe to have done ahead & just show them the glove part @ the show.
 
Warning on the Brownie pops for homemade for the holidays.
They are NOT easy to make. I tried them and what a pain. The brownies tend to fall apart, they are very time consuming.
Something that needs a lot of practice.
 
Thanks Melissa - I was wondering about those.
 
I made the brownie pops with the small scoop and lollipop sticks. Was easy and fun! And a better size.
 
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I tried the brownie pops to make ahead for a meeting and struggled. This was in early Oct.- no peppermint candy canes etc. around. So I used part of a pretzal rod and then rolled the coated pops in orange. The lollipop sticks sounds like a great idea. I had to work so hard to mold it around the pretzel stick. I also wasn't able to find dipping chocolate and ended up using melted choc chips- too thick. Live and learn. I might try them again with the sticks.
 

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