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

But there are so many different varieties of pickles to be enjoyed with variations of the vegetables and the brine ...

This abundant board features tortellini skewers, prosciutto-melon skewers and stuffed mushrooms, as well as classic antipasti ...

For the relish, quarter the cucumber lengthways, then thinly slice and place in a bowl along with the onion. Season with a few generous pinches of salt. Mix well and leave to rest for 15 minutes ...