What's Everyone's Favorite Ring?

[cookingmommy]

I want to make a ring for this weekend's 4 p.m. show but I don't know which one to make. I want something that shows a few products especially the cutlery, food chopper, well as many as possible. I really think I sell more when I show more.

 

[lacychef]

My favorite's the taco....but the chicken/broccoli shows more products & is always a hit too (just made it yesterday!)

 

[dannyzmom]

Lemon Herb Chicken
Chicken Enchilada

 

[janetupnorth]

Broccoli Ham




...are we really helpng her decide when we all have different favs?

 

[cookingmommy]

I have done the beef taco...I was thinking the chix/broccolli because it shows more product. Do you cook the broccolli first or just buy a big head of it and cut the crowns off and then put it in the food chopper to coarsely chop? Also...does anyone know how much chicken would give me about 2 cups of cooked.

I just made the taco ring for the second time last night and I used extra meat and to be honest it was definitely better as if...probably why they write the recipe that way,lol.

 

[janetupnorth]

OK, I have to admit that when I first saw this thread title I thought someone was talking jewelry and was all ready to say "ruby" or "diamond"...

 

[ivykeep]

OK, I have to admit that when I first saw this thread title I thought someone was talking jewelry and was all ready to say "ruby" or "diamond"...

Me too - -I was about to say my engagement ring!

I love the Turkey and Cranberry ring -- was the very first PC recipe I ever had and I love, love, love it.

I make it every year for our Halloween party -- only instead of a ring, I use the rectangle stone and double the recipe and use cresent rolls to make a Mummy shape. (You can, of course, do with any filling). Always gets rave reviews!

 

[finley1991]

chicken enchilada or
chicken club brunch ring!

 

[legacypc46]

hawaiin chicken....you can dress up the presentation by placing a pineapple in the center of the ring.....i usually make it as a braid.

it's a featured recipe on my website: /krisbrooks

 

[dannyzmom]

Me too - -I was about to say my engagement ring!

I love the Turkey and Cranberry ring -- was the very first PC recipe I ever had and I love, love, love it.

I make it every year for our Halloween party -- only instead of a ring, I use the rectangle stone and double the recipe and use cresent rolls to make a Mummy shape. (You can, of course, do with any filling). Always gets rave reviews!

You're going to have to take a picture of this and post it for us!! It sounds adorable!

 

[ShanaSmith]

I love the Spinach Artichoke ring. It is sooooo yummy. I personally don't like ths taco one. Especially since I did it at a show once and the grease from the meat and cheese dripped off the side of the stone onto my arm. Yea, it was HOT.

 

[legacypc46]

oh...i forgot about the spinach-artichoke ring (thanks shana)...that's my favorite one to actually eat

 

[Kathytnt]

I have never done ring or wreath - Do I still get to be a Cheffer???

 

[cookingmommy]

I'm torn between the chix/broccolli and the chix club. Hmmmmmm....I know it is going to be an outside party so I need to think about what is the least amount of in the kitchen things.

Kathy, I just made a ring for the first time last week. I thought it would be so hard but it was so easy and good. I haven't tried the wreath or braid yet. I need to get the rectangle stone when I go back home. Too heavy to lug through the airport with all my all new consultant stuff (and extras I have bought)

 

[cathyskitchen]

The Lemon Herb Chicken Ring is my absolute favorite. It used to be a "super starter" recipe, and it shows a lot of basic tools (and you can cross sell a lot, too). I have a friend who's husband requests it whenever we get together, he loves it so much - it's definitely a yummy one, too!

Good luck and let us know what you decide!

 

[missydivine]

Lemon Chicken or Broccoli Chicken are the one's I make the most.
My DD's really like the rings, it's a way to get them to eat more veggies.

 

[monica.dixon]

chicken enchilada... i have done it for almost every show

 

[Grandmarita]

I vote for the Taco ring. Have done the Ham w broccoli, and the Turkey w cranberrys. I love them all but my DH prefers the Taco, so we have that the most. Guests ooh and ahh about any one you do.

 

[hperschnick]

I love, love, LOVE the Chicken Enchilada ring! I have only done 3 shows but made at all of them and got rave reviews!

 

[cookingmommy]

Hmmm...do you know what cookbook the lemon herb chix ring is in... Now I am even more torn.

Thanks everyone.

 

[cookingmommy]

I didn't even see the last few posts. I have the recipe for the Chix Enchilada ring in my celebrate cookbook. I wonder if it is in any current books.

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

hawaiin chicken....you can dress up the presentation by placing a pineapple in the center of the ring.....i usually make it as a braid.

it's a featured recipe on my website: /krisbrooks

Kris,
Can you tell me where the Hawaiian Chicken recipe is from? I don't remember it, but it sounds really good!! Thanks!

Paula

 

[cathyskitchen]

Lemon Herb Chicken RingHere you go (I think it was in a Season's Best a few years ago - couldn't find it on CC):


The Pampered Chef ®
Lemon Herb Chicken Ring
Recipe

2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoonPantry Italian Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup (2 ounces)grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls


1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Coarsely chop chicken using Food Chopper. (Cutting Board)
3.Dice bell pepper using Utility Knife.
4.Place chicken and bell pepper in Classic Batter Bowl.
5.Chop parsley using Pizza Cutter.
6.Zest lemon using Microplane Adjustable Grater to measure 1 teaspoon zest.
7. Cut lemon into thin slices with Ultimate Mandoline; cut slices in half and set aside for garnish.
8.Add 2 tablespoons (with Adjustable Measuring Spoons) of the parsley, lemon zest, garlic pressed with Garlic Press, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise (with Measure-All cup) and seasoning mix to batter bowl; mix using Small Mix 'N Scraper®.
9.Grate Parmesan cheese using Deluxe Cheese Grater. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Add remaining cheese to chicken mixture; mix well.
10.Unroll crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. Arrange triangles, slightly overlapping, in a circle on Large Round Stone with wide ends 4 inches from edge of baking stone. (Points will extend off the edge of the baking stone.)
11.Using Baker's Roller™, roll wide ends of dough toward center to create a 5-inch opening.
12.Spoon chicken mixture evenly over dough in a continuous circle with Large Scoop.
13.Bring points of triangles up over filling and tuck under dough at center to form a ring. (Filling will show.) Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over ring.
14.Bake 28-30 minutes or until golden brown.
15.Remove from oven; garnish with lemon slices and remaining parsley.


Yield: 8 servings or 16 sample servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 450, Total Fat 30 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 19 g, Sodium 740 mg, Fiber 0 g


Cook’s Tips: If desired, 1 can (10 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained and flaked, can be substituted for the chopped cooked chicken.

If desired, 1 teaspoon Pantry Rosemary Herb Seasoning Mix can be substituted for the Italian Seasoning Mix.


© The Pampered Chef, Ltd., 2001
Shopping List

12***ounces cooked chicken
1*****small red bell pepper
1*****small bunch fresh parsley
1*****lemon
2*****garlic cloves
1*****cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2**cup mayonnaise
1*****teaspoon Pantry Italian Seasoning Mix
1*****2-ounce block fresh Parmesan cheese
2*****packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls

 

[cookingmommy]

Cathy,

Thanks so much for the recipe. If I don't make it for the show I am def. making it for the family. It looks so good!!!!!

I love this website....the best ideas. I don't know what I would do without you all. It is like hospitality directors and consultants everywhere!!!!

 

[legacypc46]

Here's the Hawaiin Chicken Ring recipe.

 

[ChefLauraW]

I love the chicken broccoli - which I got from a consultant in 1992 -- LONG before I became a consultant! I don't even think it's in a recipe book. She says she made it up on her own!

It's called the "Four Cup Recipe" - because you use equal cups of:
~1 cup cooked chicken, chopped up
~1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
~1 cup chopped broccoli
~1 cup chopped onion (I reduce this to 1/2 cup; dh hates onions!)

Mix in the batter bowl with 1 can of cream of chicken soup, then scoop into the crescent rolls (braid, wreath, ring, whichever you prefer) and bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees. YUMMM!!!!

I also like the taco ring -- sometimes I make it with chicken too!

If you can get your hands on a copy, 'All the Best' has great ring/wreath/braid recipes. Just LOVE that cookbook!

 

[cookingmommy]

Yum...they all look so good.

I love the "all the best" cookbook. I use it so much that I have guests who buy it.

 

[missydivine]

Four Cup Chicken, I'm going to have to try that, sounds great!

 

[ChefChris]

When I started in Feb I was doing 2 recipes and one was the Chicken Club Brunch Ring. I have changed the other recipe I offer but I keep doing the Chicken Club Brunch Ring because everyone requests it. I looks great on the Large Bar Pan as a Braid and great on the Large Round Stone in a Ring. Everyone just raves about it. It is found in the All the Best Cookbook. If you need the recipe PM me.

 

[ChefLauraW]

I agree -- that Chicken Club Ring is just wonderful!