Chicago-Style Hot Dog
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, place hot dog in water, and cook 5 minutes or until done. Remove hot dog and set aside. Carefully place a steamer basket into the pot and steam the hot dog bun 2 minutes or until warm. Place hot ... [... more]
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Onion Pie - Allrecipes
In a skillet, saute onions in butter until golden brown. In a bowl, beat eggs and cream. Add the onions, salt and pepper. Line a deep-dish 9 in. pie plate with bottom pastry. Add egg mixture; sprinkle with bacon and cheese. Roll out remaining ... [... more]
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Nauvoo Gingerbread Cookies
In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, molasses, and lard until smooth. Rinse molasses out of the measuring cup with hot water. Stir in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger; stir into the batter to make a soft dough. ... [... more]
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Chicago Dip
In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until well blended, then refrigerate. Cut a circle out of the top of the bread and scoop out the inside. Tear the inside into ... [... more]
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Corned Beef Omelet
In a large skillet, saute the onions in butter. In a bowl, lightly beat eggs and milk; pour over the onions. Cook over medium heat; as the eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are nearly set, sprinkle with ... [... more]
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Horseshoes
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread French fries out on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the sliced turkey in a skillet set over medium ... [... more]
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Jibarito - Allrecipes
Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Place plantain halves in the oil and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until they float. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Place plantain halves between 2 cutting ... [... more]
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Weird Illinois
 Great Addition to the 'Weird' Series: I love all the 'Weird' books, especially the 'U.S.' and the 'Weird New Jersey' book, but amongst the other states, this one is a real treat. First off, it's well written by expert Troy Taylor. Secondly, the pulse of [... more]
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MYSTERIOUS ILLINOIS
gripping.: I was born and raised in Central Illinois and i have always been fascinated with the unknown. This book grabs you and pulls you in and you cant put it down until you have read it all. It has good stories with details and pictures. I would [... more]
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Chicago, Illinois - Buckingham Fountain, Chicago Art ...
Features: Print Title: Chicago, Illinois - Buckingham Fountain Artist: Jerry Driendl Just one of over 12,000 prints from Deserts to Waterfalls in our Scenic gallery. Get one today. Size: 18 x 6 inches Binding: Kitchen [... more]
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Moon Handbooks Illinois
Lots of info: I love the Moon series. This book does not disappoint. I highly recommend this book to residents of IL and tourist visiting. Worth every penny Great travel guide: The Moon Handbook series are a great travel guide for both tourists and [... more]
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Sugar Creek: Life on the Illinois Prairie (The Lamar ...
Faragher Brings it all to Life: John Mack Faragher has brought the central Illinois frontier prairie to life in his "Sugar Creek". In the style of Michener, he begins by offering an early picture of the landscape and its earliest inhabitants. [... more]
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