Chicago-style giardiniera is a product of immigrants and dolloped on Italian beef, burgers, pizzas, eggs — everything. J.P.

It's often a standout on antipasti platters in its birthplace of Italy, but giardiniera also found a home in Chicago. In the late 19th century, Italian immigrants flocked to the Windy City ...

Called giardiniera, it's a mixture of pickled vegetables that evolved from an Italian original, and it is one of the best ...

This is my version of Italian giardiniera, or vinegar pickled vegetables. They are great with barbecued or panfried pork, chicken or beef; with cheese in a sandwich or as part of a salad.

Divide the beef evenly among the rolls, then dip the sandwiches in the remaining au jus to make an authentic "dipped" Chicago Italian beef sandwich. Top with Hot Giardiniera if desired.