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I must admit that it has been about 10 years since I’ve had a classic Chicago hot dog, although as a life-long Chicagoan, I’ve definitely had my share, and enjoyed them all immensely. But, like many people, I avoid hot dogs because I’m not really sure what’s in them. And preparing a hot dog? I [...]
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This salad is so simple, and it contains many of my favorites from the garden. You could easily add to it (basil comes to mind) but the simplicity is the beauty of it, so I wouldn’t add too much more to it. Served with an Italian dressing such as Asiago Cheese Salad Dressing, Tomatoes and [...]
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The Berghoff Restaurant is a well-known Chicago landmark. First opened in 1898, the Berghoff is famous for great German-American food, their own signature beer (along with Chicago liquor license #1, obtained after prohibition was repealed) and the impossible-to-miss big neon sign in front at 17 West Adams Street, near the center of Chicago’s Loop.
Creamed spinach [...]
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This recipe is a simple pasta with marinara, but the addition of the puffed mozzarella makes it special. The mozzarella is simply cubed and tossed with the warm ziti and sauce and puffs into soft gooey chunks that are delicious.
The idea for this recipe came from a newspaper article about 20 years ago with the [...]
