Elote – Mexican Sweet Corn
This is typically served on the cob by street vendors but I think this is easier to make, serve and to eat. It’s a delicious side dish with any Mexican entree.
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Portillos Chopped Salad
Portillo’s is famous in Chicago for Italian Beef, Chicago Dogs, and their Chopped Salad. This salad combines crisp lettuce and red cabbage, smooth pasta, salty bacon, sharp Gorgonzola cheese, and their sweet and savory House dressing.
Italian Beef Sandwiches
This is another Chicago recipe, served all over the city and suburbs in Italian restaurants and food stands. The Italian taste is unmistakable, but the beef flavor still stands strong. For most Chicagoans, real Italian Beef is sliced, not shredded – if you want to …
Deviled Eggs
This is a classic appetizer. Whenever they show up at a party they don’t last for long. They are also easier to make than you think, as long as you take your time. The name comes from the mustard used to give the yolks some …
Sweet & Salty Snack Mix
This sweet and salty combination fits in with the autumn colors and makes a big enough batch to last for a weekend reunion.
Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos)
These pack a flavor punch, and tastes great as an hors d’oeuvres or as a condiment on sandwich. It’s the ultimate combination of sweet and heat.This recipe was inspired by Chili Pepper Madness, Homestead & Chill, and BellyFull.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
When you are carving your pumpkin(s), or your decorative pumpkins have served their purpose, don’t throw the seeds away. Making a tasty and healthy snack out of the seeds is easy to do.
Bruschetta Tomatoes
When you have a lot of tomatoes from the garden, especially cherry or grape tomatoes, here’s another way to put them to good use. With these prepared in your cupboard, you can easily make some bruschetta as an appetizer for your Italian dinner.
Baja Fish Tacos
These fish tacos are a signature dish for San Diego, similar to Chicago Deep Dish Pizza or Kansas City BBQ. The key here is fresh – fresh fish, crispy cabbage, lime juice, cilantro. The beer batter is excellent, crispy on the outside and soft on …