I was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago. And while I have lived in the suburbs for the majority of my life, I still consider myself a Chicagoan. This is especially true when it comes to ...

Pour vinegar, water, salt, sugar, and into a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture boils. As soon as it boils, stir the mixture gently and turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to cool ...

In a large bowl combine all the vegetables and salt. Cover with water. Cover the bowl and allow the mixture to sit on the countertop overnight. The next day, drain the vegetables and rinse thoroughly ...

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Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise and her mom show us how to make gardeniera, a colorful mix of pickled vegetables that’s as practical as it is nostalgic. (Scripps News) ...

Looking for a way to upgrade your sandwiches, cheese plates, cocktails, and more? Let me introduce you to giardiniera, a pickle-y vegetable medley I put on nearly everything. It’s true, you could just ...

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Visit any Italian market and, tucked among the olives, capers and roasted red peppers, you’ll find giardiniera. For years I paid no attention to the tall jars of veggies swimming in vinegar and spices ...