Allrecipes Home > Recipes > USA Regional and Ethnic > Midwest > Illinois

recipes

Illinois : Newest

Daily Recipes

Search this Collection

READ REVIEWS (2)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Chicago Style Roast Duck

Submitted by: He be GB

Home Town: Cicero, Illinois, USA

Living In: Gainesville, Georgia, USA

This spice rubbed duck is turned often during roasting to ensure that it is crispy on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside.

READ REVIEWS (6)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

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

READ REVIEWS (34)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

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!

READ REVIEWS (8)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Jibarito

Submitted by: LOSTNBFE29

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

READ REVIEWS (58)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

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!

READ REVIEWS (2)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Frothy Orange Soda

Submitted by: Diane Widmer

WE OFTEN ENJOY this delicious dessert shake after dinner, when we want something cool and refreshing. It makes a lovely treat...and it brings back memories of soda-fountain drinks. -Diane Widmer, Blue Island, Illinois

READ REVIEWS (1)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Onion Pie

Submitted by: Phyllis Jean Sheeley

DURING my teen years, I lived on my aunt's farm in Illinois. This was one of her delicious dishes, and one of many I enjoyed. I'm so happy I got the recipe and later made it my own family's favorite. It's a wonderful side dish to complement any meat entree. -Phyllis Jean Sheeley, Altoona, Illinois

READ REVIEWS (22)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Italian Beef Hoagies

Submitted by: Lori Piatt

You'll need just five ingredients to feed a crowd these tender tangy sandwiches. 'On weekends, I start the roast the night before, so I can shred it in the morning,' says Lori Piatt of Danville, Illinois.

READ REVIEWS (2)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Savory Vegetable Beef Soup

Submitted by: Leslie Luthe

I developed this recipe as a way to use my homegrown vegetables. My teaching responsibilities keep me busy, but I love cooking for my husband and daughter most of all. --Leslie Luthe, Parkersburg, Illinois

READ REVIEWS (7)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

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.

READ REVIEWS (7)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Frosted Orange Cookies

Submitted by: Tammie Young

'I remember my dad making a big batch of these citrus cookies when I was growing up,' writes Tammie Young from Mattoon, Illinois. 'They're very moist and have a wonderful old-fashioned taste.'

READ REVIEWS (2)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

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.'

READ REVIEWS (2)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Sweet-And-Sour Smokies

Submitted by: Debi Hetland

From Rochelle, Illinois, Debi Hetland relates, 'This warm appetizer is so simple to make but so tasty,' She uses cherry pie filling, chunks of pineapple and a little brown sugar to create a fruity sauce that's just perfect for mini sausage links.

READ REVIEWS (106)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Grandma's Polish Perogies

Submitted by: STEPH577

Home Town: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

My grandfather is Polish, and his mother taught my grandmother how to make these delicious perogies. The recipe has been in the family for generations, with a few alterations of course! Serve plain, or with butter, sour cream, bacon, etc. Perfecting the perogie technique takes time, and after a while, you will develop your own system.

READ REVIEWS (25)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Chicken Vesuvio

Submitted by: ISYBEL

Marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, and garlic, then baked with potatoes, mushrooms, and olives, this chicken dish is flavorful and healthy, too.

READ REVIEWS (150)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Chicago-Style Pan Pizza

Submitted by: JAIME5025

This is the best Chicago-style pizza that I have ever had. Make sure that you use the Parmesan in hard triangle form. It tastes so much better when you grate it yourself.

READ REVIEWS (43)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Italian Beef Sandwiches

Submitted by: Dick Pierce

Beef rump slowly roasted with Italian seasonings until tender. Whenever these were on the menu, lines would form. Serve on crusty Italian bread.

READ REVIEWS (60)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

Easy Swedish Pancakes

Submitted by: Kari Govignon

This recipe is so delicious and easy to make. I come from a really Swedish town - Rockford, Illinois - where Swedish pancakes are a favorite for Sunday morning breakfast. My Dad used to make these for us at home for a special treat. Serve with butter and maple syrup, or lingonberries if you've got them.

READ REVIEWS (26)
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS