Category: Food

Recipe of the Week: Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Ingredients4 tablespoons butter1 small onion, chopped4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup half-and-half3 cups chicken brothsalt and ground black pepper to taste4 cups chopped broccoli2 carrots, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese Directions1. Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat; add onion and saute until tender, 3

Recipe of the Week: Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients2 pounds beef chuck roast1/2 cup red wine1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon rosemary2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium-sized onion, chopped4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained1/3 cup sour cream1/3 cup cream

Recipe of the Week: Orange Cardamom Butter Cookies

Recipe by Carol Devito, Winner of smakake bake-off contest Ingredients1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoon fresh grated orange peel3 tablespoon orange liqueur1 egg yolk1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup almond flour8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted Directions1. Beat the butter and sugar together in the bowl of

New leadership team at Kendall County Food Pantry

The Kendall County Community Food Pantry has welcomed a new leadership team in Alex Hurd and Dulce Vargas as the new executive director and assistant director of the burgeoning pantry. Originally from Boston Mass., Hurd had made his livelihood through service to people in need. Hurd comes to Yorkville after

Recipe of the Week: Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water1/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup white sugar1 cup soy sauce1/2 cup cider vinegar2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper12 skinless chicken thighs2 green onions, chopped Directions1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce,