Food

Skillet Shepherd’s Pie  Servings: 6 / Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups frozen corn, thawed 2 cups frozen peas, thawed 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1...

Pierogi Chicken Supper Servings: 4 / Total Time: Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) frozen pierogi 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-inch strips 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 large...

Penne and Smoked Sausage Servings: 6 / Total Time: 40 mins Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked penne pasta 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1-1/2 cups 2% milk 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted 1-1/2 cups...

Hearty Sausage Minestrone Servings: 8 / Total Time: 30 mins   Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 1 medium onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained ...

Clover Rice Crispy Bars Servings: 15 / Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 4 cups large marshmallows (about 40) 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 6 cups crisp rice cereal 6 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped 4 drops green food...

Chocolate Mint Brownies Makes: 6 dozen / Total Time: 50 mins Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Filling: ...

Homemade Irish Soda Bread Makes: 1 loaf / Total Time: 1:20 mins   Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed 1-1/3 cups buttermilk 1 large...

While it is known that food is a substantial part of Black culture, it is not widely known that Chicago Black Restaurant week was founded in 2015 by Lauran Smith, a member of the City of Chicago & Mayor’s Office with a specialty in social media management who wanted to promote the Black owned restaurants and eateries that populate Chicago.

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