A Cold Green Bean Salad With Sweet Onions and Sun-Dried Tomatoes This Jewel-Osco inspired green bean salad is made with crisp-tender green beans, thinly sliced sweet onion, and sun-dried tomatoes in a tangy Italian herb dressing. It is the kind of salad that gets better after a night in the refrigerator, making it an easy side dish to prepare ahead of time for burgers, steaks, or a holiday meal. A Salad I Remember From the Jewel Chef’s Kitchen When I worked in the Jewel Chef’s Kitchen, this was one of the salads that came in already made. I never had…
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Continue ReadingChicago And Wisconsin Favorites For Your Football Snack Table The Bears and Packers can settle their differences on the field. At my house, I am more interested in what we are eating while we watch. I was born and raised in Chicago, but I also spend plenty of time enjoying…
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Continue ReadingA Food Memory Of My Old Neighborhood This Chicago Pizzeria Style Sweet Oregano Tomato Sauce starts with olive oil, onion, garlic, and tomato paste that is then simmered with crushed tomatoes, oregano, and a touch of brown sugar for that nostalgic neighborhood red-sauce flavor. It’s perfect tossed with spaghetti, baked…
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A Simple Old-Fashioned Pork Roast Made Low And Slow Mom’s Pork Roast is one of those recipes that proves you do not need a long list of ingredients to make really delicious food. My mom has been making this pork roast for as long as I can remember. It is…
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The Taco Salad That Shows Up At Every Midwest Party This Midwestern Taco Salad is one of those recipes that might make absolutely no sense until you eat it. Iceberg lettuce. Seasoned ground beef. Shredded cheese. Doritos. And the ingredient that I will argue is VERY important here: Western Dressing.…
