In the new PBS special Cooking with Legends: Ming Tsai & Rick Bayless, Bayless shares a recipe for simple steak tacos similar to some he has been serving at Frontera Grill since it opened in 1987.
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Explore recipes from celebrity chefs, iconic Chicago restaurants, and your favorite PBS cooking shows with WTTW Food. Discover comfort food classics, restaurant-inspired dishes, seasonal meals, and unforgettable desserts from Luella’s Southern Kitchen mac and cheese to Morton’s legendary key lime pie. And cook along with trusted PBS favorites –America's Test Kitchen, Pati's Mexican Table, and Milk Street, with new recipes added every month to bring WTTW from screen to table.
Paul Hollywood's Soda Bread
Julia MaishTry Irish soda bread for St. Patrick's Day in a recipe from Paul Hollywood of The Great British Baking Show.
A Recipe for Corn Pudding Enjoyed by Mister Rogers
Julia MaishTry a simple recipe for corn pudding once enjoyed by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood's Fred Rogers, whose grandmother often made it.
Our Most Popular Recipes of 2025
Meredith FrancisFrom nostalgic classics to new twists, our most popular recipes of 2025 serve up a little comfort and plenty of curiosity.
Eggplant Parmesan Without the Frying from 'Sara's Weeknight Meals'
Daniel HautzingerEggplant parmesan is a crowd pleaser, but frying a bunch of slices of eggplant is messy and a hands-on process. Sara Moulton saves you the trouble with this recipe.
Try Gingerbread Muffins from a New Hoosier Mama Cookbook That Focuses on Breakfast Bakes – and Their History
Daniel HautzingerBut biscuits aren't limited to the first meal of the day, as Hoosier Mama's Paula Haney makes clear. Plus, their history helps tell the "whole story of the country."
Shaved Celery Salad with Pomegranate Honey Vinaigrette from 'America's Test Kitchen'
Daniel HautzingerThis bright but autumnal salad from America's Test Kitchen is perfect for the Thanksgiving table, a light addition to all the fat and starch.
Turkey Tacos with Butternut Squash Pico de Gallo
Julia MaishThese tacos will be fun to prepare with kids, and will be the perfect use for some of those Thanksgiving leftovers as well. Your young kitchen helpers can mix the ingredients for the pico de gallo and help put the tacos together.
Chocolate Cornbread Muffins
Julia MaishYou’ll be pleased to know that this easy-to-make and chocolatey breakfast treat incorporates less sugar than regular muffins. Kids won’t be the only ones who love them, and will enjoy helping you make them!
Pasta e Fagioli for Kids
Julia MaishAs a nod to Italian Heritage Month, and as something warm to enjoy as the weather continues to cool off, try a new, simplified recipe for Italian noodle soup with the kids!
Pretzel Monster Fingers
Julia MaishThis easy Halloween treat will be a blast to put together with the whole family! Get in the spooky spirit during a playdate or an afternoon at home turning pretzel sticks into creepy monster fingers.
Brisket Tacos from a New Season of 'Pati's Mexican Table' Spotlighting Pati Jinich's Hometown of Mexico City
Daniel HautzingerSeason 14 of Pati's Mexican Table sees Pati Jinich return to her hometown, the capital and largest city of Mexico, to sample and learn recipes like tacos de suadero.
An Autumnal Baked Cheese with Pesto from the New Book 'Cheese Magic'
Lisa FuttermanChicago area-raised Erika Kubick pairs baked Camembert with pesto and roasted grapes in a recipe from her new book Cheese Magic. Try it here.
