What follows is a compendium of preparations for the greatest dishes ever to appear at either an event or in the kitchen of one of our members. Some are original, some adapted, and some outright lifted. We’ve given credit where credit is due, and are always on the lookout for new things to cook. If you’ve got something to submit, Contact Us.
When the hated New England Patriots are vying for the NFL championship against the Tom Coughlin-led New York Giants, the only thing to root for is the chance to eat and drink enough for the rest of winter. Taco-flavored Doritos are the only thing that got me through the douchebaggy dominance of the mid-90s Dallas [...]
One of Chicago’s many, many graces is a proclivity of good lamb, whereas that honorable meat is all but neglected in the suburbs. I made this a couple Man B Ques ago, back in winter, during one of my many pronounced Greek food phases. There’s something about good lamb and strong seasoning that always endears [...]
Having already introduced you last week to the joys of a po boy, we’ve decided to offer our own contribution to the Mardi Gras canon. This one’s as over the top as anything in New Orleans, but brought to you by a bunch of Midwesterners. Let us know how we did.
The Setup
- 2 lb lamb [...]
When Man B Que sponsor Gene’s Sausage Shop opened a store in the old Meyer Delicatessen space in Lincoln Square, I was happy. Finally, there was a place in the neighborhood where I could count on dropping in and getting good lamb any day of the week. Finding lamb – like venison, rabbit, and other [...]
This dish is a great example of why it’s impossible for me to get sick of pasta. Every time I’m convinced that I’ve had just about enough tomato, basil, and fennel, I find something seemingly out of left field that works in ways I’d never have predicted. I’d never have thought to pair the predictable [...]
The gyro, while not the recipient of the same PR as the hot dog, Italian beef, or Polish sausage, is nonetheless a Chicago institution. There are just some days in the city when you can’t help but stop at the first lunch counter you see with a sun-faded Kronos Gyros sign in the window. There’s [...]
Imagine how much better this would be if I could roll dough into a remotely recognizable geometrical shape. Magic, I tell you!
You know those nights where work sucks, the commute is a bastard, and the last thing you feel like doing is cooking? This recipe is perfect for those kind of nights, with time and [...]
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English food has long been misunderstood in this country. Even classified as repulsive by those who may not appreciate the combination of beans and toast for breakfast. But some of us know better. A lot of that undeserved reputation seems to be a problem in translation. People from the UK have [...]