Recipes from Illinois

Bring the city's famous deep dish pie right to your table. A crispy crust, melted mozzarella and tangy tomato sauce is guaranteed to knock this one out...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Italian beef sandwiches are as classic Chicago as deep dish pizza. Roast beef served on a French roll with some mozzarella brings home a taste of the windy city.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This Chicago-style pocket with lamb, beef, and homemade Tzaziki sauce will have you skipping the street carts and grabbing the cutting board.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A jar of giardiniera makes a centerpiece, condiment, and gift all in one. Vinegar-packed veggies and hot peppers make an awesome sweet and spicy topping for sausages and hot...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, flour, meat, cayenne pepper, bell peppers, egg, water, breadcrumbs, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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What's in a real Chicago dog, you ask? The fresh tomatoes and sweet pickle relish are crucial, but you can't forget the fresh-cut fries on the side. Throw on a Cubs hat for good...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flour, shortening, water, beef bouillon cubes, oregano, garlic salt, paprika, broth, hot peppers, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with hot peppers, hot Italian sausage, hot dog buns, yellow mustard, onion, pickle relish, tomato

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, elbow macaroni, ground beef, processed cheese product, milk, mushrooms, tomatoes, green onions

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes