Category: Food

Aurora Kiwanians 74th annual pancake breakfast

Aurora Kiwanis Club held its 74th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, April 12. Featuring two rotating pancake grills, the event was held at Aurora Central Catholic High School. Volunteers included Boy Scouts and leaders from Troop 26, sponsored by Kiwanis at Plum Landing retirement community in Aurora. Club president Daniel...

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Drive-thru barbecue at Wesley April 22

Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will hold a drive-thru barbecue Tuesday, April 22. The fundraiser will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the church parking lot. The public is invited. Proceeds will benefit the church’s mission and ministries. Food will be from...

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Recipe of the Week: Loosemeat Sandwich

Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 cup beef broth1/2 cup onion, diced1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon yellow mustard4 hamburger buns, split8 dill pickle slices Directions1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly...

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Drive-thru barbecue at Wesley April 22

Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will hold a drive-thru barbecue Tuesday, April 22. The fundraiser will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the church parking lot. The public is invited. Proceeds will benefit the church’s mission and ministries. 5-B’s Catering will offer...

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Recipe of the Week: Sweet Potato Burritos

Ingredients1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced6 cups canned black beans, drained and mashed1/2 cup water3 tablespoons chili powder4 teaspoons prepared mustard2 teaspoons ground cumin1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste3 tablespoons soy sauce4 cups sweet potatoes, cooked, mashed12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese...

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Scouts collect food for hungry

Scouting America, Three Fires Council took up the fight to end hunger through the Scouting for Food initiative. Scouting for Food is an annual food drive run by Scouting America Councils all over the country. Three Fires Council has been hard at work and collected food for the needy, with...

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Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast April 12

The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the all-you-can-eat Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora. Tickets may be purchased from Aurora Kiwanis members for $10 or...

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Recipe of the Week: Vegetarian Korma

Ingredients1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onion, diced1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root4 cloves garlic, minced2 potatoes, cubed4 carrots, cubed1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced4 tablespoons salted cashews, ground1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce2 tablespoons curry powder1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon1 cup frozen green peas1/2 green bell pepper, chopped1/2 red...

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Easter bunny at Lions’ breakfast April 5

Aurora Lions club will celebrate Easter with its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 E. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited to meet the Easter bunny. Parking is free. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, mini...

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Recipe of the Week: Clam and Fish Chowder

Ingredients2 tablespoons butter2 cups chopped onion1 cup white button mushrooms, diced1 stalk celery, diced4 cups chicken stock4 cups diced potatoes2 cloves of garlic, minced1 (3 ounce) package of bacon bits2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes1 (6.5 ounce) can of minced clams in clam juice1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoningsalt...

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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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