Witness culinary masterpieces at Abt’s BlueStar kitchen. Now through the end of the year, we’ll be hosting various cooking demos from fall favorites to holiday classics. The iconic appliance brand, known for their colorful, high-end offering, is sending Chef Susan Swanson to Abt to make eight different dishes for our guests to enjoy. Twice a month, Chef Susan will visit to demonstrate how to make fun, delicious seasonal recipes. The best part? There will be free samples for everyone to enjoy.
Visit the store next Wednesday to see a delicious fall apple recipe come to life. In addition to delicious samples, you’ll be able to see our BlueStar kitchen in action, whether Susan is pulling ingredients from the stunning custom panel refrigerator or cooking on the expansive gas range. Halloween lovers, you’ll definitely want to come by on October 26 to learn how to make festive, flavorful hot dog mummies. As we enter November, we’ll shift to Thanksgiving recipes, whether it’s delicious side dishes for your family’s feast or ways to repurpose your leftovers.
Visit the BlueStar Kitchen at Abt
Not sure where to find the demos? The BlueStar kitchen is located between the candy store and the Apple boutique in our atrium. Look for the stunning chandeliers and comfortable seating area. While you’re there, you can also grab some sweet treats in the candy store or watch our fountain in action. Which demo are you most excited to see? Let us know and we hope to see you there!
4 Comments
Beth Russo
October 4, 2022 at 7:51 pmI would like previous recipe for cheese
sandwich and tomato bisque soup you made
Loved your Apple Fritter Bread last week you
demo
Sean Ryan
October 10, 2022 at 12:28 pmThank you, Betty! Below Please find the recipe(s) for both the grilled cheese sandwiches and the tomato soup.
Grilled Cheese Sammies
Ingredients:
1 slice each Medium cheddar, American and Provolone cheeses
2 slices Texas Toast or whatever bread you prefer
As needed Mayonnaise
Directions:
1. Heat griddle or pan over medium heat
2. Spread the outside of each slice of bread with a light coating of
mayonnaise.
3. Lay mayonnaise side of bread face down in pan/on griddle. Place the
slices of cheese on top. Place 2nd piece of bread on top of cheese with
mayonnaise facing out.
4. Grill on medium/low heat until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients:
1/3 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5 Carrots, peeled and diced small
1 Large yellow onion diced small
1 Tbsp. Dried Basil
3 28 oz cans of Whole San Marzano tomatoes in puree
1-14 1/2 oz Low-sodium chicken stock
2 cups of Heavy whipping cream
To taste, Kosher salt
To taste, Pepper
2 Tbsp. Lightly packed basil leaves, cut into ribbons
Directions:
1. In a 6-8 quart saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil and swirl to
coat the bottom of the pan. Add the carrots, onion, dried basil and
sauté, stirring occasionally until softened. 10-12 mins.
2. Add the tomatoes, including the puree, and the broth and bring just to a
boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes to
blend flavors.
3. Remove the soup from the heat. Puree the soup in the saucepan using
an immersion blender, or, working in batches in a blender or food
processor fitted with a metal blade.
4. Return the pureed soup to the saucepan, add the cream and place over
medium heat. Warm until heated through. Season with salt and
pepper.
5. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the basil ribbons.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Beth Russo
October 12, 2022 at 1:37 pmThank you for the recipes you sent to me.
Due to another commitment, I can’t make
,the demo for pumpkin bread pudding tonight, can you also send me the recipe for that when you have time. Thanking you in advance
Sean Ryan
October 13, 2022 at 2:14 pmHappy to, Beth! We’re happy to send that along and just posted it this morning. You can find the recipe here at https://blogabtcom.wpcomstaging.com/pumpkin-bread-pudding-with-bourbon-sauce-by-bluestar/. At the bottom of the post you’ll see our live stream video as well. Happy October!