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Chicago street food, prairie farm cooking & immigrant kitchens
Signature dish · Italian beef sandwich
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Illinois eats Chicago-loud — Italian beef, deep-dish, the dragged-through-the-garden hot dog, Polish and Mexican neighbourhood cooking — with corn, pork and church-supper baking across the downstate prairie.
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Illinois Regional ClassicsSignature dishes that define Illinois food culture from Chicago to the southern tip of the state.7 recipes
Chicago IconsThe sandwiches, pizzas, and street snacks most associated with the city of Chicago.11 recipes
Southern Illinois TraditionsFoodways rooted in the Shawnee Hills, Ohio River bottomlands, and small farm towns of Little Egypt.4 recipes
Immigrant Kitchens of IllinoisRecipes carried and adapted by Polish, Italian, Greek, Mexican, and Swedish communities that settled across the state.6 recipes
Fair and Roadside FoodDishes tied to the Illinois State Fair, drive-ins, and roadside stands.5 recipes
Farm and Prairie Home CookingEveryday home-style dishes built around corn, pork, and dairy from Illinois's farm belt.5 recipes
Illinois Breads and DessertsBaked goods and sweets, from prairie kitchens to city bakeries, that show the state's baking traditions.7 recipesPopular recipes
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