Yorkville resident Barb Johnson takes a sample of homemade soups in a 2020 Norwegian soup cookoff held Super Bowl Sunday by Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 members at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery.
By Susan Glassman and Lisa Peterson Probiotic-rich foods can enhance digestion and improve overall gut health. All are produced through fermentation, a food preservation method that has been used for thousands of years to naturally reduce the risk of food spoilage and foodborne illness. Common foods include sourdough bread, kombucha,...
Ingredients2 cups potatoes, cubed2 cups cooked ham, cubed1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained¼ cup finely minced fresh parsley¼ cup butter1 tablespoon chopped onions1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 ¾ cups milk1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper4 ounces processed cheese food, shredded Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Bring a large pot of...
Cameron Leys of Naperville, left, helps a patron load groceries Monday, Jan. 16, at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora. Leys, 15, is a sophomore at Metea Valley High School in Aurora.
Ingredients1 (12 ounce) package ladyfingers1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup coffee-flavored liqueur, divided3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese1 cup white sugar2 eggs1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Place a pan of water on the bottom of the oven....
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will be having an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. The breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public. The...
Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club is a gathering of all veterans male and female. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the Oswego American Legion Post 675, 19 Washington Street, Oswego. Doors will open at 6:30 a.m.. For more information call Rick Gardner at 630 638...
The Downtown Naperville Alliance will be host to an event Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, and will feature Naperville’s mayor, Steve Chirico, and Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) that will take diners on a delicious adventure at some of Downtown Naperville’s finest restaurants, all while supporting a great cause. Tickets are on...
Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 egg1 egg yolk2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Directions1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. 2. Sift together the flour,...
Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 1/2 cups chunky salsa1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained3/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon chili powder2 cups crushed tortilla chips2 cups Colby cheese Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until...
Ingredients1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 cup milk1 pinch salt3 eggs1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon white sugar12 thick slices of bread Directions1. Measure flour into a large mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the milk. Whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth. 2. Heat a...
Ingredients6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup1 (8 ounce) container sour cream2 tablespoons dry sherry8 ounces buttery round crackers, crushed1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds1/2 cup butter, melted Directions1. Preheat to 350F. 2. Place the diced chicken breasts on the bottom of a 9×13...
Ingredients4 cups sweet potato, cubed1/2 cup white sugar2 eggs, beaten1/2 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions1. Preheat oven to 325F. Put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. 2....
Geneva Lions Club will be host to its 11th annual pancake breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec.3. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Geneva High School cafeteria, 416 McKinley Avenue, in Geneva. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 4-12, and children three...
West Aurora High School's 35th annual madrigal dinner concerts (2020 photo) will be held Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18 at the School, 1201 W. New York Street in Aurora.
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 cups chicken broth2 cups milk1 2/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese4 cups chopped cooked turkey1 can of peas, drained Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a baking dish. 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to...
Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty St. in Aurora, will hold a pancake breakfast and blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4.The menu includes regular and red velvet pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit and coffee. Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family. Proceeds will support Faith...
Emily G Johns and Plano High School are sponsoring a Food Drive in conjunction with the Plano Rockin’ Christmas Event. Community members may drop off donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items in the bin in the lobby at either school or the Administration Office at 800 S Hale...
Ingredients2 cups buttermilk ranch1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes2 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon onion powder2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon paprika Directions1. Lightly grease a baking sheet. 2. Mix panko bread crumbs, Parmesan...
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry is holding its 15th Annual Holiday Food Drive through November 23 at three area grocery stores: Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie Street, Aurora; Cermak Fresh Market, 1250 N. Lake Street, Aurora; and La Chiquita, 1525 Douglas Road., Montgomery. Shoppers will be able to purchase...
