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June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 by Shmeal
Meet the CookThe Loop

Divyasha has an undying love for the cuisine of China’s Shanxi Province

“In the past couple years, I have led several virtual cooking workshops and ran a few holiday season baking campaigns.”

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 by Shmeal
Lincoln ParkOld Town

Jess has pierogi goals 👩‍🍳

“I grew up in rural Michigan, so envision an array of hearty casseroles (so Midwest), meatloaves, and potato iterations.”

Roberto's Pesto Pasta
June 20, 2022June 21, 2022 by Shmeal
Lakeview

Roberto’s inspired by his grandmother, an award-winning chef

“I was born and raised in an international hotel and gastronomic environment in Acapulco, Mexico. My grandmother won two awards for excellence in the hospitality environment and eventually became a chef in her own restaurant.”

June 1, 2022June 14, 2022 by Shmeal
News

Lakeview: Earn cash for referring new cooks

$500 for them. $250 for you.

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 by Shmeal
North CenterRoscoe Village

Rebecca learned to make this dish at a high-end Miami restaurant

“I studied Culinary Arts in Miami, Florida, but learned about food when I started working in the industry.”

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by Shmeal

Meet Nikalette: A pro chef and grocery store junkie

I am always looking for new diners and specialty markets to check out for inspiration.

March 9, 2022April 29, 2022 by Shmeal
Near West SidePilsenUniversity Village

Jocelyn’s a professional chef obsessed with cooking from scratch

Over the years I’ve had the privilege to work with great chefs and I try to take a little of the good things I learned from them.

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 by Shmeal
EdgewaterUptown

Gabby has seen every episode of Chopped 3X

“I believe my Shrimp Po’Boy is pretty dang authentic.”

January 3, 2022January 6, 2022 by Shmeal
Heart of ChicagoLittle Village

Yesenia thinks about the Caribbean when making this dish

“I am Mexican but am heavily inspired by Caribbean culture!”

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 by Shmeal
AvondaleLogan Square

Caitlin’s making a classic Julia Child dish for a cold day

My grandma said, “this is going to look weird, but you’re going to love it, trust me.”

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