Category: Food

Loaves & Fishes Chef Showdown fundraiser

Loaves & Fishes Community Services Chef Showdown will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Linnea Eleanor Rutkowski Food Distribution Hub, 580 Exchange Court, Aurora. The popular event will raise funds for essential services for struggling families in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties....

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Recipe of the Week: Smothered Meatballs

Ingredients2 pounds lean ground beef1/3 cup minced green bell pepper1/3 cup minced onion2 eggs1 1/2 cups Italian-style dry bread crumbs2 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup2 (6.5 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 1/2 cups sour...

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Free Food Pantry is Friday, March 21

The Free Plano Food Pantry, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 21 at at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street, will offer a box of canned goods, fresh fruit, and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more. All in need are welcome to visit...

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Recipe of the Week: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients2/3 cup water1/3 cup uncooked white rice8 cabbage leaves1 pound lean ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1 egg, slightly beaten1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice and1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce Directions1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a...

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Recipe of the Week: Slow Cooker Curry Chicken

Ingredients1 tablespoon butter1 onion, chopped1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk1 packet dry onion soup mix3 tablespoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1...

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Volunteer March 8 or 9 to package food to save lives

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is once again hosting the Feed the Need! MobilePack event, inviting volunteers to pack more than 800,000 life-saving meals during several shifts on March 8 and 9 at Benedictine University in Lisle. By working with others to scoop rice, soy, dried vegetables, vitamins and minerals,...

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Recipe of the Week: Zesty Chicken Pizza

Ingredients2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust1/2 cup Ranch-style salad dressing1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 cup chopped green onions3 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon black pepper Directions1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Lightly grease a pizza...

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FREE Food Pantry is February 21

There will be a FREE Plano Food Pantry Friday, Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Attendees can pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs. All in need are welcome...

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Recipe of the Week: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Ingredients1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon dry mustard2 cups milk6 ounces shredded white Cheddar cheese6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese1 tablespoon onion powder1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs Directions1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2. Place butternut squash, cut-side down,...

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Recipe of the Week: Pork Marsala

Ingredients1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 pound boneless pork loin chops4 tablespoons butter1/4 cup olive oil2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms3 cloves of garlic, minced1 cup Marsala wine Directions1. Mix flour, salt, garlic powder, and oregano together in a medium bowl. Add pork chops, and...

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Recipe of the Week: Stuffed Chicken Baked Avocados

Ingredients4 avocados, halved and pitted2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup chopped tomatoes2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 pinch cayenne pepper1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. Scoop out half of the flesh in...

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Recipe of the Week: Hamburger Potato Casserole

Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef3 cups thinly sliced potatoes1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes3/4 cup milk1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a medium...

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Recipe of the Week: Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 small onion, diced1 clove garlic, minced1 (4 ounce) can green chiles1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix1 (16 ounce) bag frozen corn1 (12 ounce) can black beans, drained1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots1 (12 fluid ounce) can enchilada sauce...

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11th Annual Naperville restaurant week through Feb. 3

Sixty restaurants in Naperville will participate in one of the largest restaurant weeks in the Chicagoland region through Monday, Feb. 3. From fast casual to fancy dining, each participating venue in the 11th annual Naperville Restaurant Week will feature either a prix-fixe menu at an appetizing price or daily discounts....

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Recipe of the Week: Chicken Florentine Casserole

Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/4 cup butter3 teaspoons minced garlic1 tablespoon lemon juice1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/2 cup half-and-half1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach, drained4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced2/3 cup bacon bits2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 egg1/4 teaspoon paprika...

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Aurora Restaurant Week Jan. 21 – Feb. 4

The City of Aurora government will be host to its first-ever Aurora Restaurant Week from January 21 through February 4. The exciting new event is designed to showcase Aurora’s rapidly growing and diverse culinary scene. Residents and visitors will have the chance to enjoy exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus at...

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Recipe of the Week: Meat Pie

Ingredients1 1/2 pounds ground pork1 large baking potato1 large onion, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 cup water1 9 inch double crust deep dish pie1 pastry, large enough to cover 9 inch pie1 egg1/4 teaspoon paprika Directions1. Preheat oven to...

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Recipe of the Week: Chili Rellenos Casserole

Ingredients2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded3 eggs, beaten1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup milk8 ounces of salsa Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. 2. Lay half of...

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Recipe of the Week: Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients4 1/2 cups1/2 cup butter, melted1/3 cup milk1 cup white sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs, beaten1 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup butter1 cup chopped pecans Directions1.Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. 2. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce the skin with a fork...

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