Aurora Noon Lions members, from left, Arvid Meyer, Dick Schindel, and Paul Buddy are in masks for blind-eating test September 1.
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces1/2 onion, cut into wedges3 cloves garlic, peeled1 egg1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon cumin1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce1/2 cup bread crumbs Directions1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat,...
Ingredients3/4 cup sliced strawberries3/4 cup blueberries1 (6 ounce) container vanilla yogurt1 tablespoon wheat germ1/2 banana, sliced1/3 cup granola Directions1. Layer 1/4 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/3 container yogurt, 1/3 tablespoon wheat germ, 1/3 of the sliced banana, and about 2 tablespoons of granola in a large bowl. Continue to...
Ingredients1 tablespoon kosher salt2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large yellow onion, chopped6 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger3 1/2 cups chicken broth3/4 cup unsweetened natural...
A drive-through pantry at a Naperville church Saturday, Aug. 13 served 383 families, including 951 children. Calvary Church, 9S200 S. Route 59, was host to the second annual event from noon to 2 p.m. in collaboration with Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora. Rebecca Dunnigan, Interfaith outreach and special...
Ingredients3 cups macaroni1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing1/2 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise1 onion, chopped2 stalks celery, diced1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill1/8 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained Directions1.Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until done. Drain. 2....
At the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s (AAIFF) largest fundraiser of the year, the Radiothon, Dan Dolan was presented with the Champion Against Hunger Award by the pantry staff and board members. Dolan created the annual fundraiser eight years ago, and it has since grown into the Pantry’s most significant...
The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley will be host to its inaugural Fresh Start Community Market from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, in the parking lot of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 E. Fifth Avenue, in Aurora. With an emphasis on clean and green...
By Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley, Batavia, Ill. Life in the United States is at a crisis point. For 70 years we have used up and abused U.S. precious soil and water to produce commodities such as corn and soybeans for junk food such as hamburgers and french...
Ingredients1 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature1/4 cup and 1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1 large egg yolk1 cup white sugar1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest Directions1. Place an oven rack into middle position...
Ingredients1/2 cup mayonnaise1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 cloves garlic, chopped4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts4 slices of prosciutto Directions1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, spinach, feta cheese, and garlic until well blended. Set aside. 3....
The Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry (MWFP) Board of Directors will hold its signature event, The Harvest Dinner, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, 834 Highland Avenue, Aurora. The dinner will be a showcase of seasonal vegetables and herbs grown on site...
The Kendall County Community Satellite Food Pantry, normally held on the third Friday of the month at First Lutheran Church of Plano, will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 (instead of August 19.) All those in need are welcome to drive-thru and pick up fresh...
Ingredients1 tablespoon butter2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped1 cup chicken broth, divided1 cup heavy cream1 pound skinless, chicken breast halvessalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil8 ounces dry fettuccini pasta Directions1. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; add garlic and...
By Kay Shipman, FarmWeek Stepping outside comfort zones and into no-till fields, prairie habitat and organic crops can break down misperceptions about farm conservation in northeast Illinois. That was one of the goals for a Will County conservation tour on June 24 organized by the Chicago Wilderness, a regional alliance...
Ingredients1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon salt10 chicken wings1/4 cup butter1/4 cup hot sauce1 dash ground black pepper1 dash garlic powdercooking spray Directions1. In a small bowl mix together the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Place chicken wings in a large glass dish or bowl...
Aurora Downtown welcomes everyone to create pub and margarita crawls in downtown Aurora this Summer. The downtown organization of business and property owners recently launched two self-guided online crawls to encourage participants to pick a date, grab some friends, and enjoy the crawls at their leisure. Unlike a standard event,...
Ingredients1 cup milk1 cup ice water1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate12 cubes of ice1/4 cup vanilla ice cream1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract DirectionsIn a blender combine milk, water, orange juice concentrate, ice cubes, vanilla ice cream, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Pour into three 12 oz glasses 3...
Ingredients1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast1 cup barbeque sauce1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup light brown sugar1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1 extra large onion, chopped2 large cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon liquid smoke1 teaspoon lemon juice Directions1. Pour the...
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will be host to a 13-hour, three-location radiothon fundraiser from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 8. The live radio broadcast from multiple locations will be by 95.9 The River. The broadcast schedule is 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., Scott Mackay live at the...
