Wow your dinner guests with this dramatic, yet easy to eat stuffed artichoke dish.Â
A standout sandwich at Bare Bones Gastropub in LaPorte mashes up two classics of comfort food.
Try this take on this comfort-food favorite! These individualized chicken pot pies with prosciutto and herbs are perfect for the whole family. Â
Want to know the key to making a great dip? The key is to keep the flavors bold and the texture somewhat thick.
Saucy, cheesy and full of herbs — this stuffed manicotti with coppa and rustic pesto is sure to please.
Portions are hearty and comfort food is a highlight at Kankakee Grille at Four Winds Casino.
The pepper and egg sandwich is a Lenten favorite among Catholic Italian-Americans, especially in the greater Chicagoland area
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Launching March 24, Spring Greens, a six-part video series, has fresh takes on classic dishes.Â
If you’re new to food and beer pairings and want to learn more or even put together your own pairing menu, these quick tips will help you get started.
The recently opened Da Burger House offers an elevated take on fast food classics in a drafty former computer store on Ridge Road.
The recently opened Da Burger House offers an elevated take on fast food classics in a drafty former computer store on Ridge Road.
A quaint café off Wicker Avenue in St. John, Marilyn's offers various pastries to satisfy any sweet tooth. The bakery offers 17 pies all year,…
Smokin' E's BBQ is a barbecue joint for people who know their barbecue. The unassuming takeout shack along Lake Station's main drag has a wind…
Founded by David Huerta of Fat Burrito in Highland and Cecilio Ojeda of Toast and Jam in Schererville, Chiro's Family Restaurant specializes i…
Sticking with tradition, all three Tomato Bar locations in the Region brought back "She's a Beaut Clark" as the December pizza of the month, a…
This decadent dish is an easy make-ahead dish that is equally delicious served at home on your breakfast table or served as a rustic dessert.
Tropic Island Jerk Chicken Restaurant, which also has locations in Chicago and Calumet City, took over the space formerly occupied by the Cant…
This easy-to-make sparkling punch encompasses the bright citrus flavors of winter combined with woody hints of rosemary creating a perfectly b…
This creamy wine-absorbed rice with prosciutto​ is the perfect hot dish to warm you on cold winter's night.
Cooking these bone-in beef short ribs slowly is key to breaking down the fatty, connective tissue to achieve tender meat.Â
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HIGHLAND — The name outside may be different, but good breakfast lives on at Chiro's Family Restaurant.
Assembling many complementary, yet contrasting, textures and flavors into your salad is key to creating the perfect complex and satisfying dish.
Grab a malty stout and follow this recipe for perfectly gooey, chocolate chunk and stout brownies.Â
The Social Spuds feature a basket of waffle fries buried under a mound of tender pulled pork and a treasure trove of toppings.
Gary's new downtown food truck park is serving up breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos and down-home barbecue in a field on Fifth Avenue b…
This family-friendly recipe is a perfect, quick weeknight option that even the kids will love.Â
Goat cheese and prosciutto create a light but lovable pasta.