Category: Food

Recipe of the Week: Sweet Potato Casserole

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....

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Geneva Lions Club Breakfast Dec. 3

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...

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West Aurora High School’s 35th annual madrigal dinner concerts Dec. 17-18

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.

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Recipe of the Week: Turkey Tetrazzini

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...

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Breakfast, blood drive, Dec. 4 in Aurora

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...

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Plano Food Pantry Friday, Nov. 18

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...

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Recipe of the Week: Unfried chicken

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...

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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Holiday Food Drive

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...

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Recipe of the Week: Unfried chicken

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...

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Recipe of the Week: Portobello Penne Casserole

Ingredients1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 3/4 cups milk2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9×13...

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Sandwich VFW Turkey Dinner Nov. 5

The Sandwich VFW Post #1486 is sponsoring a turkey dinner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The Sandwich VFW is at 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the dinner are $14 for turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, vegetable, dinner roll, and dessert. This dinner is dine...

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Recipe of the Week: Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients3 pounds ground turkey1 cup finely chopped onion4 garlic cloves, minced1 egg1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1/4 cup prepared pesto1/4 cup milk2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 (24 ounce) jars marinara...

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Recipe of the Week: Rotisserie Style Baked Chicken

Ingredients4 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon white pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 onions, quartered2 (4 pound) whole chickens Directions1. In a small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder....

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Loaves & Fishes’ new partnership will provide healthy food

Loaves & Fishes Community Services and Edward-Elmhurst Health are excited to announce a new partnership on a project that will increase access to healthy food and services for families who need assistance. The new Loaves & Fishes Food Distribution Hub, in Aurora, serves as a storage, processing, and fulfillment center....

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Recipe of the Week: Peaches and Cream Pie

Ingredients3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 (3 ounce) package non-instant vanilla pudding mix3 tablespoons butter, softened1 egg1/2 cup milk1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and syrup reserved1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/2 cup white sugar1 tablespoon white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions1. Preheat oven to...

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‘Fill the Bowls’: Marie Wilkinson Pantry

Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry is thrilled to bring back its popular “Fill The Bowls” fundraiser from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. The annual Fill the Bowls Taste of Fox Valley Fundraiser will have soups and tastings from the Fox Valley area’s restaurants. Morning mimosas, raffles, drawdown and...

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Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins

Ingredients2 1/2 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 1/4 cups brown sugar1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup canned pumpkin puree1/2 cup applesauce2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apple1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 teaspoons butter Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 18...

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Sandwich VFW pork loin dinner Oct. 8

The Sandwich VFW Post 1486 will sponsor a pork loin dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Sandwich VFW is at 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the dinner are $13 for pork loin, cheesy potatoes, gravy, vegetables, dinner roll, and dessert. Funds are being...

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