Source: Atlas Obscura
Sometimes there is a dish so iconic, so legendary, that unearthing its history becomes a journey into local lore, forgotten recipes, and thrice-cut potato wedges. In Springfield, Illinois, that dish is the Horseshoe.
Menus touting the Horseshoe abound in eateries throughout the Illinois capital, but according to many sleuths, none of these modern establishments offer the original recipe.
In 1928, chef Joe Schweska invented the Horseshoe as a lunch item at Springfield’s Leland Hotel. Schweska began with an old-school steak platter: a steel oval plate surrounded by an iron or wood trivet (the raised border served as an important spud balcony). On top, he placed two pieces of bread, lying side by side, and a slice of ham cut directly from the bone in the shape of a horseshoe. Then came his iconic cheese sauce. Although it was based…The post The Horseshoe appeared first on FeedBox.