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Home » Blogging Event Round Ups » “My Kind of Town, Chicago!” Thanksgiving & Round Up!

“My Kind of Town, Chicago!” Thanksgiving & Round Up!

November 15, 2008 · WCC Administr@tr · 8 Comments

chicagoskyline1-2655718Every year, we take time out to give thanks for the many blessings we have. For us, one thing we are very thankful for is our group of friends who share the same food passion as we do. As a result, we hosted our annual Thanksgiving party with friends we’ve made from our group, What’s Cookin Chicago. Rather than feasting on classic Thanksgiving fare, we graced our table with Chicago inspired dishes and friends brought dishes that were enjoyed in previous events we’ve hosted.

It was a successful party with over 50 guests celebrating with us. It really made me feel warm & fuzzy to see folks enjoying themselves and knowing our place is here in Chicago. Chicago is really our kind of town and is definitely home. 🙂dsc00117-3423428
For our “My Kind of Town, Chicago” Thanksgiving, I prepared an appetizer buffet & dinner buffet which included the following:

Baked Buffalo Wings platter
served with ranch & blue cheese dressings,
baby carrots & celery sticks
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Baked Parmesan & Romano Wings platter

served with marinara saucedsc00089-5131847
Dip Trio:

Spinach & Artichoke, Chili Cheese, Jalapeno Popper Dip
served with crostini, crackers & tortilla chipsdsc00096-3120292
Cocktail meatballs
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Warm Pumpkin Walnut Brie

served with crackersdsc00103-8235766

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Cranberry Praline Spinach Salad
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Lou Malnati’s Chicago Deep Dish Pizzas
ordered from Lou Malnati’s Pizzeriadsc00135-6171873dsc00133-1230234
Chicago Hot Dogs
served with all the fixinsdsc00140-1413841
Italian Beef Sandwiches

served with pepperocini peppers
(unpictured unfortunately)

Tilapia DeJonghe
(twist on Chicago’s Shrimp DeJonghe)
served with brown rice pilafdsc00144-5393073

Palmer House Browniesdsc00119-2191871

Our guests also brought dishes to share including the following… and so much more that weren’t pictured!:

Howard’s Bacon Wrapped Datesdsc00112-7248257 Tricia & Barney’s Mac & Cheesedsc00145-9149094 Chanese’s Chicago Chicken Vesuviodsc00161-2956587
Kurt’s Thai Chicken Salad Spreaddsc00166-1957005
Robert’s Fava Bean Stewdsc00139-3372756
Teresa’s Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
served with new potatoesdsc00125-8445697
Teresa’s Zucchini Salad
with Miso dressingdsc00123-7598194 Emma & Rich’s Tabbouleh Saladdsc00127-1336452 Tricia & Barney’s Italian Pasta Saladdsc00143-2428174 Jen & Wayne’s Gingerbread Cupcakes
with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frostingdsc00128-9103200 Bethany’s Mini Carrot Cake Cupcakesdsc00118-4599495
Jenn’s Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake
Laura & Mike’s Pear Crumbledsc00141-4248979
Susan’s Coffee Toffee Piedsc00142-7850758
Paulo’s Papaya Flan dsc00165-9728791
Linda’s Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Tart dsc00167-3924522
John’s White Cheddar & Caramel Popcorndsc00168-4811162

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dsc00138-3665366dsc00111-2511716dsc00106-9148021dsc00105-1858222dsc00104-3898397dsc00160-6375629dsc00153-1608306dsc00152-6868690dsc00149-6482808dsc00148-3333298dsc00170-9994663dsc00175-4107600To join in the fun, my fellow bloggers have submitted recipes specific to their hometown, city, region, and/or country. As I do with each blogging event I host, a lucky blogger receives a giveaway related to the food theme. This event’s winner is Courtney of Cook Like a Champion! Courtney has won a package of Chicago specialities including spices from The Spice House and local foods. Congratulations Courtney and thanks to all that participated in the blogging event! Read on to check out the recipes submitted by my fellow bloggers…

Spicy Living
from Connecticut (India)
Appam & Thenkuzhal
Spicy Living joins us to share some specialities of India – Appam & Thenkuzhal. I loved this entry because I learned about new ingredients, cuisines and dishes! Check out Spicy Living’s blog for recipes and information on specific Indian dishes!appam-1095045thenkuzhal-5254687
Jen of Beantown Baker
from Massachusetts
Boston Baked Beans
What food comes to mind when you think of Boston? For me, it’s Boston Baked Beans and Jen shares with us her recipe. Even better is that this recipe is made in a crockpot! Check out Jen’s blog and give these a try, even if it’s an excuse to use your crockpot!dsc_2741-2044364
Courtney of Cook Like a Champion
from Florida (Alabama)
Fried Pickles
I recently met Courtney and what a sweetheart! I learned about her Alabama roots and her many travels before she settled in Florida. As a native of Alabama, Courtney shares a recipe of Fried Pickles. Fried Pickles is common in the south and most folks may be familiar with it being prepared with pickle chips. Courtney’s entry is made with pickle slices and is one of her faves at a local Alabama restaurant. Check out her blog for the recipe and get a taste of the south!img_5916-5525206
Jayasree of Experiments in Kailas Kitchen
from Kerala, India
Kappa Cutlet
In Jayasree’s corner of the world, tapioca is a staple ingredient and as a result, she shares a recipe for Kappa (Tapioca) Cutlets. This is a great recipe to try tapioca that isn’t from a box! Check out Jayasree’s blog for the recipe and how she got her hands on a real tapioca plant!tapiocacutlet1-6120072
Karen of Loves To Eat Weblog
from Florida (Michigan)
Apple Betty
Although currently living under the Florida sun, Karen is from Michigan and celebrates her roots with her entry. She shares with us her mom’s Apple Betty recipe made with Michigan apples. Michigan is well known for the wonderful apples they produce in the state and Karen loves to prepare them in various ways. Check out her blog for the recipe and give this a try with the many apples available this season!dsc039811-7005783
Harini of Tongue Ticklers
from India
Dal Khichdi
No one likes getting sick… but I’ll admit being sick may be worth it just to give Harini’s Dal Khichdi recipe. Harini shares with us this comforting dish that’s common in India to give to babies as an early food or to coax a cold. Perfect for the fall weather, this is a great recipe to try. Check out Harini’s recipe and make this on a cool fall night to warm up to!khichdi-9731972
Shayne of One Bite At a Time!
from New Jersey
Dirty Jersey Disco Fries
Who doesn’t like fries… even as a little indulgence now and then? Well Shayne has shared her recipe for Dirty Jersey Disco Fries and boy, talk about indulgence! This happens to be a popular way to serve & enjoy fries in diners of New Jersey & New York. Oven roasted fries, topped with a bechamel sauce and gravy, then garnished with crisp bacon – YUM! Check out Shayne’s blog for a great step by step recipe and get dirty with these disco fries!0252-2534187
Cathy of Cathy’s Kitchen Journey
from New York
New York Style Cheesecake
with Strawberry Topping

One of the first foods that comes to when I think of New York is cheesecake! Cathy represents New York wonderfully with her recipe for New York Style Cheesecake. I’ve had New York Style Cheesecake on a previous trip to NYC and I’m anxious to try Cathy’s recipe. You should too so check out her blog for the recipe!dsc02648copy-5073871

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  1. ashley says

    November 17, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    wow what a spread! you always amaze with all your wonderful foodie events!

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  2. Anonymous says

    November 17, 2008 at 4:48 pm

    wow! that was A LOT of food…looks like so much fun!

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  3. Macaroni and Cheesecake says

    November 17, 2008 at 5:12 pm

    Looks like so much fun! What a great selection-and what a great idea to make things from your hometown!

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  4. Colleen says

    November 17, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    All of the food at your event looks so delicious and comforting!

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  5. Katie says

    November 23, 2008 at 6:27 am

    Yum, Thanksgiving is the best!

    Reply
  6. Finla says

    November 24, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Wow love tha array of dood? Just superb.
    Looks like all of you had fun.

    Reply
  7. Sorin says

    November 25, 2008 at 5:40 pm

    Beautiful photos! I really like your blog.

    Reply
  8. Jaime says

    November 30, 2008 at 6:14 pm

    great round up! i love fried pickles

    Reply

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