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Great, Great Grandpa Apell had a huge farm in Illinois with prize-winning corn. He made Popcorn Balls for all the Grandkids at Christmastime. He lived to be 106 and claimed workin' the farm and eatin' corn was the secret! This recipe is delicious!

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Horseshoes

Submitted by: michael

Home Town: Lincoln, Illinois, USA

Living In: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

French fries are served on a sandwich with turkey and melted cheese. This sandwich is a local dish that can only be found in about a 50 mile radius of Springfield IL

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Horseshoe

Submitted by: kehn

Originating in Springfield, Illinois the Horseshoe is a regional favorite. This open-faced sandwich is made with toasted bread topped with hamburger patties and piled high with french fries and cheese sauce. This is a special treat is sure to impress your friends on game day!

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Jibarito

Submitted by: LOSTNBFE29

Popular in Chicago, the jibarito is an authentic Puerto Rican sandwich made with flattened fried plantains instead of bread.

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Chicago-Style Hot Dog

Submitted by: RedHotCook!

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

An all-beef hot dog on a steamed poppy seed bun piled high with mustard, bright green sweet pickle relish, chopped onion, tomato wedges, a dill pickle spear, sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt. Don't even think about ketchup!

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Feta Tomato-Basil Fish

Submitted by: Alicia Szeszol

Alicia Szeszol relies on her husband for the main ingredient in this fuss-free dish. 'He fills our freezer after his summer fishing trip,' she reports from Lindenhurst, Illinois.

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Corned Beef Omelet

Submitted by: Kitty Jones

'I was raised on a farm, where we had chickens as well as other farm animals, so ate a lot of egg dishes,' recalls Kitty Jones of Chicago, Illinois. 'We usually serve this simple omelet for breakfast with toast on the side.'

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