Loaves & Fishes Chef Showdown
The Loaves & Fishes Chef Showdown competition in Aurora Thursday, April 18, raised funds and provides smiles for many including the representatives of Naperville's Santo Cielo restaurant and lounge.
Recipe of the Week: Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups butter, softened1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding dry mix4 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract4 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 cups chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Sift together the flour...
Egg salad with a kick
Ingredients12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped1/2 cup light mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon paprika3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish2 tablespoons chopped green onion1/4 cup real bacon bits Directions1. In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, mustard, horseradish, red onion and bacon bits. Season...
Breakfast Buffet in Plano April 21
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will be host to an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 21. Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public and...
Illinois state: End food deserts
By Alex Abbeduto & Cole Longcor Grocery startups can now apply for funding allocated in last year’s $20 million Illinois Grocery Initiative aimed at preventing and eliminating food deserts in Illinois. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, which is administering the grants, is accepting applications in the second round...
Sandwich VFW to sponsor ham dinner April 13
The Sandwich VFW Post #1486 will sponsor a ham dinner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the dinner are $14 for ham, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dinner roll, and dessert. The dinner is dine in or drive thru...
Recipe of the week: Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients12 whole fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon minced garlic1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Rinse and clean mushrooms. Carefully break off...
U.S. representative Underwood visits Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
U.S. representative Lauren Underwood (D-14) spoke at and toured Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora Thursday, April 4. She was on the second of two area visits to celebrate federal funding she secured for two local projects. Earlier in the day she visited Safe Passage in DeKalb. The Interfaith...
75th Annual Aurora Kiwanis Pancake Day Saturday, April 6
Saturday, April 6, the Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora, 8 a.m.-noon, for the “75th Kiwanis Pancake Day.” The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 108 th year presents this annual breakfast event...
Recipe of the week: Old Fashioned Corn Bread
Ingredients1/2 cup butter1/2 cup white sugar2 eggs1 cup buttermilk1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt Directions1. Preheat oven to 375F. Grease an 8-inch square pan. 2. Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended....
Gerald Subaru helps raise $9,000 for Charity Blooms in Aurora
Gerald Subaru of North Aurora helped raise $9,000 during March in a Fund the Farm virtual fundraiser to benefit Charity Blooms,
Drive-through barbecue in Aurora April 16
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will be host to a drive-through barbecue fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. 5Bs Barbecue will fix pork chops and chicken with sides on the grill. Meal choices are two pork chops, a half-chicken, or a...
Recipe of the Week: Smothered Meatballs
Ingredients2 pounds lean ground beef1/3 cup diced green bell pepper1/3 cup diced onion2 eggs1 1/2 cups Italian-style dry bread crumbs1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup sour cream1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons red wine Directions1....
Recipe of the week: Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients2 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoon cold water1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1 cup reduced sodium soy sauce1/2 cup cider vinegar3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper12 skinless chicken thighs Directions1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, white sugar, brown sugar,...
Loaves & Fishes will hold Chef Showdown April 18
Loaves & Fishes Community Services is excited to announce that Chef Showdown will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Linnea Eleanor Ruthkowski Food Distribution Hub, 580 Exchange Court, Aurora. The popular event will raise funds for essential services for struggling families in DuPage,...
Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 Breakfast buffet March 17
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will have an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet on St. Patrick’s Day, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 17. Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public...
Recipe of the Week: Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy
Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 egg1/4 cup bread crumbs1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup thinly sliced onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup beef broth1 tablespoon cooking sherry Directions1. In a large bowl, mix...
Recipe of the Week: Cracker Crusted Chicken
Ingredients1 1/2 cups Cheez-Its, crushed1 1/2 cups French-fried onions, crushed1 tablespoon Italian spices2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut in half2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard Directions1. Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. 2. Mix cheese-flavored...
Recipe of the Week: Mulligatawny Soup
Ingredients1/2 cup chopped onion2 stalks celery, chopped1 carrot, diced1/4 cup butter (or coconut oil)1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder4 cups chicken broth1/2 apple, cored and grated1/4 cup white rice1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 pinch dried thyme1/2 cup heavy cream, heated...
Jerri Lynn Baker’s Fiskesuppe
Ingredients1 lb. cod, cut in bite size pieces1/2 pound raw shrimp, deveined and peeled4 tablespoons Butter2 carrots peeled and cut into thin short strips1 small fennel bulb cored, cut into thin, short strips1 leek top half discarded, white part thinly sliced2 medium russet potatoes peeled, cut into thin, short strips1...