What's Cooking at Appliance World

Where Do I Begin?

2012-02-26T06:57:00.001-08:00

I took a small break from blogging due to an unforeseen eye injury. (No pun intended)

The good news is that I am back and happy to report that I SEE great progress being made in our showroom. The expansion is moving right along and our target date for opening the new expanded showroom is May.

Floor space will be available for so many more kitchen appliance displays for both indoors and outdoors. We will begin posting photos of our progress on our website and facebook page.

If you are in love with our showroom now, you will fall madly in love with our new one.

In spite of our construction, we continue with our demonstrations, our cooking classes and private parties.

Always a work in progress!

Happy Cooking!

We Have a Winner!

2012-02-06T16:18:00.000-08:00

Peter Caliendo was judged to be the overall winner in the Mamma Lombardi’s Cookoff held in our showroom. It was a difficult task for the four judges as all the contestants prepared and cooked their hearts out. Here follows Pete’s winning recipe using Mamma’s Arrabiata Sauce.

CONGRATULATIONS PETE !!!!

Until next time – Happy Cooking

Winner Peter Caliendo surrounded by the judges, Kevin Nathan, Scott Borland, Jim Savalli and Dina Voorhees

PETE’S SCUNGILLI FRA DIAVOLO WITH MAMMA’S ARRABIATA SAUCE

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

4 cloves of garlic, minced

2 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

2 cups Mamma Lombardi’s house Sangiovese Red Wine

1 jar Mamma’s Arrabiata Sauce

1 29oz can of LaMonica Scungilli (drained, chopped and set aside)

1 lb. Barilla Linguini

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat 2 Tbsp of the extra virgin olive oil in a stock pot

Cook the onions until soft, about seven to ten minutes, add the crushed red pepper flakes and the garlic until fragment, about 30 seconds to a minute.

Add the jar of Mamma’s Arrabiata Sauce and the Scungilli

Reduce heat to medium-low and cover pot

Simmer for approx 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Add the Sangiovese wine and simmer for another 5 minutes and turn heat to very low

Prepare the Linguini al dente, drain and pour the pasta into the sauce, and mix.

Serve the Linguili with the Scungilli sauce in a pasta bowl with a fork and table spoon.

NOTES AND ALTERNATIVES

Always serve with Frizelle or a fresh loaf of crusty Italian bread. {torn not cut}

Although not typically served with seafood, put out some grated parmigiano reggiano cheese for those who prefer to add it.

Time to be Judged

2012-01-23T04:48:00.000-08:00

Come on down and see the finalists compete in our first annual Mamma Lombardi’s Cook Off. The contestants are eager to present their original recipes to the judges to be critiqued using Mamma‘s sauces. Our distinguished panel of judges includes Chef Marc Anthony Bynum who was a winner on the Food Network show Chopped, Kevin Nathan, owner and gourmet of Appliance World, James Savalli publisher of The Village Connection and of course, Guy Lombardi from Mamma Lombardi’s.

The $10 fee not only gets you to see the competition, but Mamma Lombardi’s will be here serving pasta with her famous sauces for your tasting pleasure. ALL proceeds will go to Bethel Hobbs Community Farm who raises organic produce to supply local food pantries.

Thursday, January 26t, 2012 at 6pm. Appliance World Showroom, 414 New York Ave.
Huntington. Call for reservations – Pat - 631 418-1009

Until next time- Happy Cooking!

I'm Back!

2012-01-17T11:38:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

I am finally back in town and in the office. I went out to Denver to celebrate the holidays with my family and wound up getting sick and unable to return until now. There are so many things that we need to catch up with. We will be displaying Wolf/Subzero product at the NARI Trade Show this coming Monday; January 23rd from 2-8pm. Look for us at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City, NY- booth F4.

We are having our first Cook Off on Thursday, January 26th at 6pm. Cooking with Mamma is a “live” competition using Mamma Lombardi’s All Natural Sauce. We have 4 finalists who will compete before a panel of judges using their original recipes. For details check our web site or facebook page. Any proceeds will go to Bethel Hobbs Community Farm which donates to local food banks.

I also wanted to share with you the one day that I was feeling good on my trip; a great place for breakfast or brunch. Lucile’s is located in Denver, Boulder, Longmont and Littleton in Colorado. Mouth watering homemade biscuits and luscious homemade beignets are just a few things on the menu. Just think about baking those biscuits in your ovens and deep frying the beignets in your deep fryers. You can do it too.

Until next time – Happy Cooking!

It's a Wrap!

2011-12-22T14:45:00.000-08:00

The holidays are here! It is hard to believe we are wrapping up another year. We are so looking forward to 2012 as we expand our showroom. More kitchen vignettes for you to see as well as appliances for every budget.

We hope that as you prepare your holiday dinners, you will think about using the convection mode on your ovens or ranges to speed up the cooking process. Use your warming drawers to keep your meals warm and of course those dishwashers will be loaded and unloaded many times.

Not only am I wrapping all my gifts, I am also wrapping up another successful year of events. We hosted many charity functions and I look forward to working with the organizations who will be hosting their events with us. We are employing more chefs for variety as we continue to expand our cooking class schedule.

All of us wish all of you the happiest of holidays and we wish you all good things for 2012. Follow us on facebook to see our progress.

See you in the New Year!

Until then – Happy Cooking!

Our new Gaggenau "Live" kitchen all decked out for the NARI holiday party!

The Transformation

2011-12-22T12:49:00.000-08:00

It has been so crazy around our showroom; however we have two new “live” kitchens.

Our Wolf/Subzero kitchen has been renovated and is absolutely gorgeous. Wait until you see our new Gaggenau design center. Totally contemporary! We definitely are a work in progress as we continue to expand. What exciting times for Appliance World!

We hosted NARI’s holiday party here and everyone was in awe at how beautiful our showroom is. We entertained 165 guests complete with entertainment. Tommy Sullivan was rocking the house. Our corporate chefs from Wolf/Subzero, Dacor, Electrolux and Thermador were here doing what they do best - preparing their culinary delights for all to enjoy. Check us out on our facebook page or our website applianceworldny.com.

Until next time – Happy Cooking!

I'm in Love With My Dacor Warming Drawer

2011-11-23T11:33:00.000-08:00

It’s the season that I fall in love all over again with my Dacor warming drawer!

As a member of my kitchen appliances, I have to say it is one of my favorites. I can actually prepare all my side dishes ahead of time, place them in my good china and even clean my cookware before my guests arrive for the Thanksgiving feast. All those side dishes stay hot, don’t dry out and the warming draw doesn’t harm my china. I no longer have to face that mashed potato pot at the end of the evening. Believe it or not, sometimes I just warm my plates in order for my dinner to stay warm once plated. For those of you who have warming drawers, make sure you utilize them to full capacity.

Some clients have even incorporated warming drawers in their bathrooms to keep towels warm. The warming drawers are available to accept panels to match your cabinetry.

If you are thinking about a kitchen or bathroom renovation, you may want to consider a warming drawer. I love mine!

Until next time- Happy Cooking!

The Bustle of the Holidays are Upon Us

2011-11-21T06:21:00.000-08:00

I went to get my haircut this morning and the discussion was all about the upcoming holiday season. We talked about who was going where and who was cooking what. It led me into a discussion about how the preparation can be a bit simplified by the process of convection.

Some people were amazed at how you can cook many of your side dishes and desserts all at the same time. You can even cook some of your sides along with your turkey if there is enough room. It seems that many people purchase ovens with great features such as convection and don’t ever use them. Convection is the way to go. It is nothing more than circulating hot air by a fan system which results in no flavor transfer. This way of cooking enables you to do multi-level cooking.

If you are in the market for a new oven, make sure you ask about convection. Almost all the brands offer that feature on their ovens or ranges. Some popular brands are Electrolux, Thermador, Wolf, Dacor, GE, Bosch, and Frigidaire. If you purchase an oven or range from us, we will give you a complimentary convection cooking class with a professional chef. That is always informational and a delightful dinner treat.

Until next time – Happy Cooking!

Bring on the Bird!

2011-11-16T13:51:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving is around the corner and the phone is ringing about how to cook the perfect turkey. So many clients have purchased the Electrolux oven with the “Perfect Turkey” button. Can you imagine that with the wave of your hand, the oven comes alive? The wave control panel and the features of this oven can promise you will have a juicy, golden brown turkey with the flick of a wrist.

The Electrolux oven has a perfect turkey feature that promises you and your guests a bird to feast on. The oven comes with a probe that gets inserted to the meaty part of the turkey around the thigh joint. Once you have prepared your turkey for the oven, just place the probe, touch the perfect turkey button and cook to an internal temperature of 180 degrees. No need to tent the bird. Make sure you put the turkey on a rack in your roasting pan and place on the easy glide rack. Even better, there is no need to pre heat with the perfect turkey button.

Now think about the extra time you have to prepare those scrumptious side dishes. With the convection mode on your ovens, you can do multi level cooking with no flavor transfer. Imagine baking your apple pie at the same time as your creamed cauliflower!

For the lucky people who have these features on their ovens, it certainly is something to be thankful for.

Happy Cooking!

A Big Heart & Generosity

2011-11-03T14:27:00.000-07:00

Wow! What an event we had here in Appliance World’s showroom on Tuesday evening. We hosted a charity function for Girls Inc., a support program for young girls that has been in existence since the late 1800’s. The group encourages girls to be strong, smart and bold. They show girls how to discover and get excited about their potential.

What can I say except that our community has a huge heart. Our local restaurants and bakeries donated their time, their culinary expertise and fabulous food. Mascali of East Northport was putting on a fabulous show with his flaming shrimp, great baked clams and the most delicious eggplant rollatini. Rookies of Huntington was here with their famous wings and pigs in the blanket. Honu Kitchen and Cocktails created a fabulous duck appetizer as well as a most delicious butternut squash soup. Old Fields Inn decorated the kitchen beyond belief and made home-style Manhattan clam chowder along with brioche rolls filled with sausage and peppers. A Rise Above does go above and beyond with their homemade cookies. They always contribute to our fund raising events. Kathleen King, one of the honorees, donated cookies from her company Tate’s Cookies. Starbucks never fails to provide us with their great coffee.

We are so fortunate to work with such great businesses. Once again, we were able to raise a significant amount of money for the organization due to the generosity of these establishments. Be mindful, that 100% of the money goes to the charity organization.

My suggestion: Frequent these restaurants if you are thinking about going out to dinner or lunch.You will experience great food prepared by the most generous and kind people. It’s all about giving back.

Until next time – Happy Cooking!

Honu Kitchen & Cocktails

Rookies

Mascali

Old Fields Inn

The Beauty of Natural Stone

2011-10-17T07:05:00.000-07:00

Along with the kitchen renovations at Appliance World, comes the selection of counter tops.

As I was browsing in the stone yards looking to select granite for counter tops to match cabinetry and incorporate our stainless steel Wolf / Subzero and Electrolux appliances, I marveled at the beauty of these natural stones. When I studied the slabs carefully, it amazed me as I looked at the different variations in the stone. I stood there wondering what took place in our earth’s crust to create the different patterns.

The selections were beautiful and vast from all over the world. I looked at slabs from Brazil, India, Australia and Africa to name a few places. As beautiful as a new kitchen can be, the counter top is truly the crowning glory. We are looking to create a WOW factor when you come to see our new kitchens. It is fun being part of the selection process for our new displays. We will keep you updated and give you sneak previews as we move forward with our renovations.

Until next time – Happy Cooking!

MORE THAN AN INSTALL

2011-09-30T05:24:00.000-07:00

Proper installation of your home appliances is an art unto itself. Our installers are professionally trained to make every effort to make your home appliances fit perfectly into the space. They are attentive to details and are customer friendly.

One particular install is provided for your viewing pleasure in the photos below. What a transformation. Gaudio Installations is the company that is responsible for this beautiful installation. Please note the attention to detail. Not only are they installers, but they have been trained on the features of the appliances. They have the ability to disseminate the correct information to our clients about the functionality and features.

Wouldn’t you say that is customer friendly?

Until next time- Happy Cooking!

BEFORE

AFTER

A Business Dinner Alternative

2011-09-28T13:23:00.000-07:00

Calling all businesses... Did you know you could host a business dinner in one of Appliance World's “live” kitchens?

What a fun alternative to the usual business dinner! Plan a menu, choose a chef, let your clients or business partners roll up their sleeves and be an interactive part of the dinner preparation. Entertaining your clients in a “just like home atmosphere” can be so much fun. No longer is there pressure for conversation. It happens automatically through the use of recipes. It is an easy way for each person to get to know one another. You can be as creative as you like with the menus and you don’t have to think about a restaurant having to turn the table.

Our calendar does get booked, so if you think you would like to entertain the thought just give us a call. We will be happy to provide you with the details. Call 631 418-1009 and ask for Pat. Remember the holidays are just around the corner.

Until next time – Happy Cooking!

Let the Demolition Begin

2011-09-27T14:24:00.000-07:00

The time has come for Appliance World's demolition and renovations. Walls are coming down and the jackhammers will be working through the night to begin the process of installing our new state of the art Gaggenau Center. We are very excited about this “live” cooking center. It definitely is worth following our progress. We will be posting pictures on our Facebook page. Would enjoy hearing your comments.

Until next time – Happy Cooking!

The Power of Steam

2011-09-19T09:53:00.000-07:00

Technology never ceases to amaze me!

Steam dryers generate real steam to reduce wrinkles and odors and practically eliminate the need for ironing. For someone like me, who does not like to iron and doesn’t like wrinkles, the LG TrueSteam ultra large capacity Steam Dryer with a Never Rust Stainless Steel Drum is a dream come true.

What I have learned is that this dryer has a Steam Fresh Cycle that refreshes and reduces wrinkles in up to 5 garments at a time within one 20 minute dryer cycle. What I further found out is that this particular LG dryer has a Steam Sanitizer Cycle to safely sanitize items marked as non-washable. That means you can clean items such as throw pillows or children’s toys. Who would ever think of putting children’s toys in the dryer!

If you need to replace your dryer or are looking for state of the art laundry appliances, I strongly suggest you look at the new LG laundry washers and dryers which we have on display at Appliance World.

Until next time – think wrinkle free!

Back to School

2011-09-13T10:19:00.000-07:00

As summer begins to fade into autumn and the children are back at school, it’s time to start thinking about those healthy snacks and quick healthy meals for your family.

The Electrolux ICON High Speed Oven may just be your answer. This oven has state-of-the-art technology to make cooking up to five times as fast without sacrificing taste. Our next Electrolux Product Demonstration is Tuesday, October 11^th at 6:30 pm in our Huntington NY showroom. Come see our complete Electrolux product line ‘live”. The corporate chef will be here using his culinary expertise to offer you information as well as complimentary food samplings. Call me for details - 631-418-1009;

In the meantime, I am going to share with you a simple back to school snack for the family to enjoy.

Happy Cooking!

CHEWY OATMEAL COOKIES

* this crisp tender cookie provides healthy eating with 1/3 less sugar than regular recipes

Ingredients

1 C vegetable shortening

1 C packed brown sugar

1 extra large egg

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp vanilla extract

3 C old fashioned oatmeal uncooked

1 C all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

1 ½ C raisins or cranraisins

1 ½ C walnut pieces

Cream shortening in mixer on high speed until fluffy. Add sugar and continue to beat. Add egg and beat to a soft light batter. Add salt and vanilla and continue to beat.

Reduce speed and add oatmeal, flour and baking soda. Mix well. Increase speed slightly and add raisins and walnuts. Mix only until blended.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten slightly. Bake 3 cookie sheets in pre-heated 375 degrees Convection Bake oven for 13-15 min. Remove and cool on wire racks and store in air tight containers. Cookies freeze well for 60 days.

Our New Arrival

2011-09-04T10:57:00.000-07:00

She’s here and she’s a beauty! Our newest addition to our showroom is La Cornue.

You must take a peek at this absolutely exquisite 60” white with brass trim range from France. It is the ultimate cooking appliance.

Calling all designers to come and see our La Cornue display. We will be posting the photos for all to see. It was amazing to see how each custom range is packed as to insure that it arrives in perfect condition. It was a whole process to unpack and install the range, matching cabinetry, and hood. It looks stunning against the dark green showroom wall. It truly is an eye catching display.

Each La Cornue is custom built to your own discerning taste. Each piece can also be monogrammed with your name, initials or whatever you choose. There is a huge array of colors to choose from as well as trim choices. If you want a WOW focal point in your kitchen that is a totally custom piece, La Cornue is the one for you. The ranges do come in different sizes to fit your cooking space.

If you are looking for something not quite as expensive yet offers you many color and trim options, La Cornue has a sister the CornuFe which we also have on display. It’s worth a trip into Huntington to stop by and take a look. Our team will be happy to show you its features.

Until next time – Happy Cooking!

Calamari with a Twist

2011-08-16T18:10:00.000-07:00

Corporate Chef Eric Morales from Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau was recently in our showroom doing a product demonstration. He continues to WOW our clients with his culinary expertise. I thought I would like to share his calamari recipe with you because it does have a unique twist to it. It always comes out perfect in our Gaggenau deep fryer.

Give it a whirl and let me know what you think.

FRIED CALAMARI

INGREDIENTS:

Calamari
Mixture of half flour and half GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS (ah! The secret ingredient)
Sauce: Mayonnaise, anchovy paste, fresh lemon juice, parsley, chopped garlic
Oil for frying such as canola, peanut, vegetable, or Mel fry - not olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

Make sauce ahead of time. No set amounts just prepare to individual taste. Mix together mayo, anchovy paste, fresh lemon juice, parsley and chopped garlic.

Make sure the calamari is cleaned. Heat oil in deep fryer.

Mix together the flour and graham cracker crumbs. Coat calamari in the mixture. Fry the calamari a batch at a time. Serve with sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Until next time – Happy Cooking!

Organized Chaos

2011-08-12T17:59:00.000-07:00

So many things are happening all at once.

Just to keep you apprised of all the activities going on, I will start with the painting of the LaCornue center. It is starting to look absolutely beautiful! The green is definitely going to make the white and brass range pop.

Our website is always under construction trying to keep up with what is current. That is a difficult task; however we have a great mass media marketing person, Jeanne Murphy, handling all the updates to make us contemporary.

The District Sales Manager from Gaggenau was in today bringing us up to date on the new Gaggenau center that will be installed. A designers dream!

Our autumn calendar is completely full with product demonstrations, cooking classes, fund raisers and renovations. NARI, National Association of Remodelers, which we are a member, is hosting their dinner/holiday meeting here in Dec. Our manufacturer’s corporate chefs will be cooking away for their dining pleasure.

I haven’t even touched upon new products, expansion, warranty packages, new procedures, new sales consultants, advertising and all that goes with running a successful business. We are pleased to say we continue to grow and move forward in a positive way. We have a great team here at Appliance World and no matter what we are like family, looking out for each others needs. Great company to work for!

Until next time, Keep Smiling!

It’s all about the Shine and Twinkle

2011-08-02T20:09:00.000-07:00

My niece was visiting over the weekend and remarked about how shiny my stainless steel appliances looked, especially my Subzero refrigerator.

She is a mother of a 20 month old and a newborn. You can well imagine the fingerprints on that refrigerator. The future is not looking much better for her refrigerator as the newborn comes into her own. Her day is consumed with caring for her family, so I gave her a tip. There are many products on the market; however we recommend a product called Twinkle.

We have a huge display of stainless steel appliances as well as 5 “live” kitchens in our Huntington showroom. They are constantly full of fingerprints. Twinkle to the rescue. We spray a small amount on a soft cloth or paper towel and rub with the grain of the stainless; thus no streaking. (Did you know that there is a grain in the stainless?) The most difficult fingerprints are gone in a flash.

I gave her a can and she called me so excited about how much better her refrigerator looks. It’s the little things in life that sometimes make us the happiest.

You too can be proud of how well your appliances look. Come on in and purchase a can of Twinkle for $25. It lasts quite a long time. It might be one of the best purchases you have ever made.

Until next time: Keep Shining!

East Meets West

2011-07-29T08:05:00.000-07:00

We just changed out one of Appliance World's “live” kitchens to all Dacor appliances. Are they beautiful! It is a well known brand on the west coast. They're American made and the home office is in California.

I have been a Dacor owner since 1997. I must tell you, in that time I have moved, and continued to purchase Dacor. I love the look and how they function.

I am excited about working with our new representative and doing “live” product demonstrations. We just put Oct. 20th on the calendar at 6:30 pm.

It is our intention to have Dacor as a household word.

Happy Cooking!

Sleek and Contemporary

2011-07-27T09:12:00.000-07:00

Our new Gaggenau Center is going to be a designers dream!

We spent the afternoon selecting beautiful, contemporary cabinetry to enhance our Gaggenau appliances. We're excited about being one of the few Gaggenau Design Centers on the East Coast. Wait until you see the sleek look! All the appliances will be “live” and the corporate chef will be able to demonstrate how each one functions.

We encourage all designers to come take a look when the center is complete at the end of the year. I will certainly keep you posted on that.

By the way, Corporate Chef Eric makes the most amazing ribs in the Gaggenau steam oven. Our clients absolutely love these ribs. It’s all about the steam. Once our new kitchen is done, Chef Eric will be able to show off his culinary expertise on a grander scale. Check our website for product demonstrations.

Until next time – Happy Cooking

Farm Fresh and Healthy

2011-07-25T20:07:00.000-07:00

Tis the season for farm fresh produce at your local farm stands. Courtesy of Margaret, from our inner office, I am sharing with you a light and healthy lunch. Who would ever think about stuffing zucchini blossoms? Well here you go.

Stuff zucchini blossoms with a small amount of ricotta cheese and a small piece of mozzarella cheese. (Optional: add an anchovy to the stuffing)
Dip in pancake flour, then a beaten egg, and finally roll in Italian seasoned bread crumbs.
Fry in extra virgin olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with a beautifully ripened sliced tomato topped with fresh basil.

What could be better? How about a glass of pinot grigio for you white wine lovers or a glass of montepulciano for you red wine lovers? Both can be chilled to the perfect temperature using the SubZero wine storage system featuring dual temperature controls.

Enjoy!

Until tomorrow – Happy cooking!

Long Island Sweet Corn

2011-07-22T18:35:00.000-07:00

When our Field Marketing Representative visits our Partners on the east end of Long Island, he always stops at the farm in Quogue just off County Rd. 104 and comes back with a sack of sweet corn. Yum! We all scramble to grab a plastic bag to get our share.

It’s all about the tenderness, sweetness and the crunch!

I am going to let you in on a few tips. I couldn’t wait to get that pot of water ready, so I put it on my Electrolux Induction Burner which boils water almost instantaneously. When your water boils, shut off the burner which instantly stops boiling and put in your corn. Keep it in the pot for approx. 2-3 minutes. Ah, the crunch! I already had my butter ready. It was sitting on simmer on my induction cooktop. No problem. I could have that butter simmering all day just in case I wanted an extra ear of that succulent sweet corn.

As an alternative, I often grill my corn. Soak the whole ear of corn in water - leave the husk but remove the silk. Place the corn on the grill and roll back and forth for approx. 10 -12 min. Voila! The crunch with a grilled flavor! You can also roll back the husks and spread with spices, butter, flavored butters or spreads. Pull the husks back up and grill. Enjoy!

Happy Cooking!

Keep Your Cool With Ice Nuggets

2011-07-21T15:49:00.000-07:00

Are you keeping cool?

We are enjoying cold drinks with our new Scotsman nugget ice maker. You've got to love this nugget shaped ice that instantly cools your drinks. It's also great for making slushy type drinks and blender drinks.

Originally large ice machines for commercial use, Scotsman is now making an under-counter model for home use. For those of you who like to chew on ice, this is the perfect ice maker for you. Find out more about nugget ice and recipes for drinks by visiting scotsman-ice.com or luvthenug.com.

Until tomorrow - stay cool and learn more about what’s HOT in ice makers.

Custom Built Ranges from La Cornue

2011-07-20T20:49:00.000-07:00

Wow! It’s a scorcher today!

I’m sitting in my air conditioned office looking at color swatches for our new La Cornue area. Come August 18th, we will have on display this absolutely gorgeous white, trimmed in brass La Cornue range. You can design a Chateau range to reflect your taste with an extensive selection of finishes and trims. These custom-built ranges continue to satisfy the world’s most discerning gourmets. Can’t wait to see how it will look. What do you think about dark green walls with the white range to make it pop?

Grill Wherever You Go This Summer

2011-07-19T13:06:00.000-07:00

What a glorious week for anyone that was on vacation!

Did you know that you can have a barbecue grill to go? The Weber Baby Q is the perfect grill for the all around barbecue experience. I recently purchased one for a friend and also ordered the portable rolling cart. It's the greatest thing! The perfect size and the cart folds down and you can roll the grill anywhere you choose. I definitely would recommend one of these if you like to picnic or barbecue on the beach. A friend of mine also brings it indoors in the winter, places it under venting in her kitchen and experiences the barbecue experience all year long. The grill is also perfect for the tailgater. Happy Cooking!

A Salute to Steak

2011-07-13T12:26:00.000-07:00

With plenty of time left in the grilling season, I recently found myself flipping through a beautiful recipe book filled with full-color glossy photos of mouth-watering steaks.

The book was put together by Weber Grills and was inspired by a series of cooking competitions that took place a few years ago on Marine Corps installations around the country. All proceeds from the books sale have been donated to charities that support Marines, including Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, Wounded Warrior Project, Fisher House and Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation.

Command of the Grill, A Salute to Steak, features 29 recipes from winners and runners-up in the Command of the Grill competitions. Famous former marines, like Ed McMahon, Wilford Brimley, Tom Seaver and more also shared their own recipes.

As the largest dealer of Weber Grills on the north shore of Long Island, Appliance World is proud to share the story behind this book and the charities it supports. Read all about it on the Command of the Grill website.

Here's a sample recipe from the book:

Combat Steak
from Col Stewart Navarre, MCB Camp Pendleton

Rub
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 bone-in rib steaks, about 10 ounces each and 1 inch thick
3 large portabello mushrooms, about 4 ounces each or 1 pound button mushrooms
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, divided
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine
1/2 cup crumbled blue or feta cheese (optional)

1. In a small bowl mix the rub ingredients.

2. Massage the rub into both sides of each steak. Let the steaks stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Meanwhile, prepare the mushrooms.

3. Remove the mushroom stems and discard. Wipe the mushroom caps with a damp paper towel. With a teaspoon, scrape out the dark gills (if using portabello mushrooms) and discard. Cut each mushroom in half, and then cut each half crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.

4. In a 12" skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1/4 cup of the butter. Add the mushrooms and garlic, spreading the mushrooms in a single layer. Season with the salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms are barely tender, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times. Add the wine and cook until nearly all the wine has evaporated, about 3 minutes, stirring once. Set aside.

5. With the lid closed, grill the steaks over direct medium-high heat (450°F to 500°F) until cooked to desired doneness, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare, turning once. (If flare-ups occur, move the steaks temporarily over indirect medium-high heat.) Remove from the grill and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, reheat the mushrooms over medium heat, adding in the remaining 1/4 cup of butter and heating until the butter has melted. Serve the steaks warm with the mushroom and butter mixture spooned over the top. Add the crumbled cheese, if desired.
Makes 4 servings

Summer Happenings

2011-06-28T16:42:00.000-07:00

Hurray...Summer is finally here!

We certainly hope you have your grills ready to go. If not, give us a call and we will be happy to set up an appointment for a grill tune up. It's that summer sizzle that everyone looks forward to. Speaking of sizzle, we are smoking hot! It has been our busiest season ever! We just finished our extremely successful Private Sale and we're taking a deep breath before we undergo a major renovation.

We will be expanding and taking over 5,000 sq ft. of additional space. We are looking forward to our new state of the art, live Gaggenau center. Designers will just love the look! We look forward to more live kitchens and lots more appliances for your viewing pleasure and selection. Follow along on our website to watch the progress.

We are also happy to announce that Chef Marc Anthony Bynum, winning chef from the Food Network show "Chopped", has joined us to do some cooking classes and teach you his culinary tricks of the trade. Check out the events page on our website for his schedule of classes. You can also connect with us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for upcoming news and announcements.

Look for special promotions, recipes and more. We definitely are "A World Apart"!