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Recipes
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.
Daniel Tiger's Banana Swirl
Julia MaishMom Tiger invites Daniel to take a break from playing to make a special treat for their dinner guest Miss Elaina. Try this recipe with your child to help them practice following directions and trying new foods.
FroYo Bites for Kids
Julia MaishFor a delicious and healthy snack for your children, look no further than one of Donkey Hodie’s favorites, FroYo! These little bites are easy to make, and your kids will love the sweet and tangy flavor.
Fourth of July Berry Dessert "Pizza"
Julia MaishMake this Fourth of July Berry Sweetza Pizza for a festive Fourth of July treat that you can make with children.
Strawberries and Cream Milkshake
Julia MaishThis strawberries and cream milkshake recipe is a simple summer beverage that you can make quickly, courtesy of Adrianna Adarme of PBS' Fresh Tastes.
Mini Strawberry Pavlovas
Julia MaishThis crunchy and chewy dessert with a recipe from PBS' Adrianna Adarme of Fresh Tastes is your new go-to for a treat, and it’s a great way for everyone to enjoy summer fruits!
Soft Pretzels from Martha Stewart's 'Martha Bakes'
Julia MaishA family favorite anytime, these soft pretzels from a recipe from Sigmund Pretzel Shop owner Lina Kulchinsky were featured in Martha Stewart's Martha Bakes.
Banana Cheesecake Potstickers
Julia MaishThese dessert potstickers feature a sweet filling that you can customize to your taste.
Coconut Bunny Cupcakes
Julia MaishThese coconut bunny cupcakes are easy to put together and you can even let your little one help. They’re sprinkled with shredded coconut to mimic bunny fur and the nose and eyes are made from candy and can be eaten, too!
A Recipe for the "Real" Fettuccine Alfredo, from a New 'Milk Street' Cookbook That Celebrates Italian Recipes That Haven't Crossed the Atlantic
Daniel HautzingerItalians call fettuccine Alfredo "tourist food," but there is a dish they actually eat lurking behind the Americanized version, with a surprising story, as a new Milk Street cookbook recounts.
A Giardiniera Recipe from a Cookbook Author, TikTok Star, and Chicago Native Homesick for the Classic Condiment
Daniel HautzingerHailee Catalano grew up eating Italian beefs and giardiniera, and was disappointed at the lack of Chicago-style giardiniera outside the city. She has a recipe for it in her new cookbook, By Heart.
Make Chocolate Acorns for a Fun Kids' Treat
Daniel HautzingerMake a nutty treat for your nature-themed celebration with this sweet and crunchy acorn dessert.
Make a Lesser Known New Orleans Specialty at Home with Help from 'Cook's Country'
Daniel HautzingerYakamein, a flavorful soup of beef, noodles, boiled egg, and scallions that emerged out of a commingling of Chinese and soul foods, is iconic but difficult to find outside New Orleans.