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…
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…
It’s the most wonderful time of year, and your Ooni pizza oven is here to help. The food we eat often makes up a big part of our memories and traditions, especially around the holidays. While holiday dinners usually take the spotlight, there’s something special about waking up on Christmas morning (or any morning during the holidays) and enjoying a delicious meal. If you’re looking for a new fun tradition, why not…
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…
The days are growing colder, and that means it’s time to start warming up those baking recipes. We certainly are at Abt thanks to a collaboration with BlueStar‘s Susan Swanson, who crafts beautifully-made recipes that fit the season. She’ll even be doing it in-house here at Abt all throughout the season (check out our schedule to see what she’ll be cooking and when she’ll be by so you can grab a sample).…
Today is National Ice Cream Day! Since its creation in the 80s, this day is a celebration of one of America’s favorite treats. In fact, the average American consumes about 4 gallons of ice cream a year! To celebrate, we’ve concocted this mouth-watering molasses cookie dough ice cream churned to perfection in an ice cream maker. It’s the perfect mixture of sweet and salty that will please a variety of ice cream…
Grill recipes make the summertime so delicious, whether you’re cooking for a backyard block party or just making a small family dinner. This skirt steak sandwich is the perfect choice to get a quick meal cooked, finished and served with minimal mess. Creamy, crunchy and packed with protein, these sammies will have everyone in the yard loving this grill recipe. Hoping to create a complete meal? Pair with grilled veggies and classic…
Today is National Chili Day, and you know what that means. With our chili recipe, it’s time to break out the stockpot (or our Cuisinart multicooker), gather your collection of spices (or just use a pre-made packet) and cozy up to one of the warmest, coziest foods you can find in late winter. That’s what our video team thinks, anyway, and why they created an easy-to-manage version of everyone’s favorite chili recipe.…
The air fryer has quickly become a staple in kitchens everywhere thanks to its ability to make our favorite comfort foods fast and with less greasy mess. Whether you need a quick snack or want to make a healthier alternative to a deep-fried favorite, this tiny appliance is surprisingly versatile. Abt’s video team discovered some pretty great things you can make in an air fryer and shared them over on our TikTok…
