Are there any cities more famous for their food than Chicago, Illinois? Not in the United States, most likely. Can you bring the taste of the Windy City to your home? Yes, you can! Chicago is an epicenter for gourmet dining, but they have many local specialties that are not gourmet foods. The recipes in this cookbook will give you a taste of the culinary staples available in Chicago. From the Chicago-style hot dog to the city's famous deep-dish pizza, their restaurant AND street food is hard to beat! Chicago's deep-dish pizzas eschew delicate toppings and thin crust. This is a hearty pizza, baked in a very deep pan and filled to the top with cheese, and whatever other ingredients you ask for. You can't leave the city without trying a Chicago hot dog, either. They were first served in the Great Depression. It's an all-beef dog, on a poppy seed bun and topped with hot peppers, pickle spears, chopped onions, tomato wedges, relish and yellow mustard. They even have a jumbo version available in some restaurants and street stalls. Chicago is also famous for its Italian Beef. The thin slices of specially-seasoned roast beef bursts from long Italian rolls and is dripping with au jus. You can get it with sweet peppers or hot - REALLY hot - with giardiniera peppers. Try making some of the Windy City's treats today!