March is finally here, and it’s a month we associate with St. Patrick’s Day and Irish heritage. Chicago has a strong history of both, so Chef Susan from BlueStar picked the perfect recipe: shepherd’s pie. She described it perfectly: “It’s a traditional Irish dish with lots of variations. If you look it up online, you’d probably come up with tons of different recipes. That’s because it started as kind of a ‘clean…
Valentine’s Day is on its way, and that means it’s time to start cooking up your dream menu for you and your loved ones. Whether that means an intimate dinner for two or a meal for the whole family, Abt and Chef Susan Swanson from BlueStar have you covered. We’re excited to show off her fettuccine alfredo and chocolate lava cake recipe. This combination manages to combine rich flavors without approaching…
Valentine’s Day is on a Tuesday this year, which might mean that you and your special someone are spending the holiday at home. That doesn’t mean you can’t have an amazing Valentine’s Day dinner, though! We’ve curated our favorite romantic recipes for the perfect dinner for two. With an entrée, side dish and dessert, your stomachs will be as full as your hearts on your special day. We love this brussels sprouts…
The Big Game is almost here. Are you ready to host? If this is your first year, you may be struggling to come up with a menu that’s fun, delicious and game day-ready. Luckily, we’ve compiled our favorite football recipes so you can impress your guests. Sweet or savory, air fried or slow-cooked, these themed dishes are perfect for the Big Game. 1. Pregame Bites Hosting can be a lot of work, especially…
Welcome to 2023! It’s a new year and that means it’s time to start making a few small changes, and here at Abt we think some resolutions can be absolutely delicious. If you’re hoping to learn a new skill or work on some new recipes, check out this biscuits and gravy recipe. BlueStar’s very own Chef Susan Swanson will be here every few weeks showing off her skills and sharing recipes for…
A new year is here, and with that comes the inevitable New Year’s resolutions! But most people have the same goals each year (that they may or may not achieve). Why not switch things up with one of these New Year’s resolution ideas that are all about learning new skills and seeing new places? Hone Your Culinary Craftsmanship Do most of your meals come out of a microwave? Maybe 2023 is the…
It’s official: BlueStar cooking demos are coming back to Abt! After the great turnout for the holiday season, the cooking demos will return for a new batch of kitchen classics. We’ll kick off another collection of delicious eats on Wednesday, January 11, with biscuits and gravy. Whether it’s a fun Mother’s Day brunch idea or grilling classics for Father’s Day, there’s something for everyone. As with our 2022 demonstrations, there will…
We’re in the home stretch of the holiday season, and soon we’ll be wrapping and unwrapping gifts, spending time with close friends and family, and, best of all, sharing beautiful foods we create together. At Abt, Chef Susan from BlueStar was ready to craft her favorite Christmas cookie recipe in our BlueStar kitchen. But she had a hard time choosing just one, so we got to try out both her Christmas baubles…
With about 3 weeks left in December, the new year is just around the corner. If you and your friends are ringing in 2023 at your place, festive food is a must. We’ve partnered with Ooni again to bring you this recipe for pizza crostini with burrata and trout roe. It comes together in just a few steps and is the perfect way to get more use out of your Ooni pizza…
We’re finally running out of Thanksgiving leftovers, and we’re done with turkey for a while…there are only so many turkey sandwiches you can make (and have with stuffing on the side). That’s why we were excited to welcome back BlueStar chef Susan Swanson and her treasure trove of recipes. We need some new dinner ideas, some that aren’t as poultry-focused. She came into the Abt BlueStar kitchen to showcase an herbaceous, citrusy…
