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The Controversial History of Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Chicago-style deep dish pizza has sparked fervent debates among food enthusiasts and locals alike, often described as one of the most divisive dishes in American cuisine. Amid jokes and criticisms—including John Stewart's famous declaration that it’s merely a "casserole"—the quest to determine the best deep dish pizzeria in Chicago has become an ongoing saga. Recently, Tasting History's host decided to dive into the fascinating and tangential history of deep dish pizza by recreating one of the earliest recipes from the 1940s.