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New burger may be on a McDonald’s menu near you: What to know
McDonald’s announced that the Daily Double will expand to all U.S. restaurants by the end of the year. But what is it?
Dean’s shortcut for BBQ chicken sliders with caramelized onions
All you need is a handful of easy-to-find ingredients and some pre-cooked chicken.
Mexican street corn meets pasta salad in Dean’s ‘unbelievably delicious’ recipe
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is cooking up a delicious recipe for Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Ingredients: DRESSING: Directions:
Which states’ residents spend the highest share of their income on fast food?
How often do you swing through a drive-thru? The cost of fast food may be hitting your wallet harder than you think.
Chipotle introduces ‘bold’ new dip — its first in five years
Chipotle locations across the U.S. and Canada will begin offering the sauce on June 17.
McDonald’s finally announces return date for Snack Wraps
The wait is nearly over for Snack Wrap lovers. After months of teasing, McDonald’s announced Tuesday that its cult-favorite menu offering will once again return to menus this summer. In April, McDonald’s posted a relatively cryptic post to X announcing that Snack Wraps would return on the 14th. However, the company didn’t reveal which month […]
The Big Mac was nearly called something entirely different
For nearly six decades, you’ve been able to order two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun at McDonald’s. Had things played out differently, however, you may not have called that burger a Big Mac.
Dean Cooks: Dean makes his mom’s famous deviled eggs
Not a fan of deviled eggs? You’re probably not alone. But you’ve probably never tasted Dean Richards’ family recipe.
A popular Chicago eatery is offering a Pope Leo-inspired sandwich. What’s on it?
Portillo’s, which has dozens of locations in the greater Chicago area and beyond, introduced the new offering only a day after Pope Leo XIV ascended to the head of the Catholic Church.
Savor the flavor of spring with David’s simple asparagus soup
Asparagus Soup 2 tbsp unsalted butter2 cloves garlic minced2 lb trimmed asparagus (remove 1 inch dry end) cut into ½ inch pieces.2 c. Chicken broth½ tsp kosher salt½ tsp fresh ground black pepper½ c. Heavy cream2 or 3 tbsp. Sour cream for garnish Several sprigs of dill for garnish Melt butter in a dutch oven […]