The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will hold an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 16 at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public. The Sons of the American Legion will
Ingredients6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 pinch ground black pepper3 tablespoons butter1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid1/2 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon mustard powder1/2 teaspoon celery seed1 clove garlic, minced Directions1. In a shallow
Ingredients1/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup butter3 cups white sugar3 eggs6 very ripe bananas, mashed1 (16 ounce) container sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons baking soda4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 300 F. Grease four 7×3 inch
One-hundred and fifty Aurora Christian School students and teachers started a five-day Mission Week observance Monday, April 3. A delegation of 10 students and two teachers volunteered to load groceries into guests’ vehicles at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora. The team was among 150 students and teachers leaving
Ingredients1 pound dry kidney beans1/4 cup vegetable oil1 large onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped2 tablespoons minced garlic2 stalks celery, chopped6 cups water2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried sage1 tablespoon dried parsley1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 pound andouille sausage, sliced4 cups water2 cups long grain white
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will distribute groceries from a mobile pantry from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at New Covenant Full Gospel Church, 1029 Kane St. in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Identification and registration are not required. In addition to groceries, diapers, toilet
Ingredients10 cups apples, peeled, cored and sliced1 cup white sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup water1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup butter, melted Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Place the sliced apples in a
A family of three enjoys the Aurora Kiwanis Club breakfast Saturday, March 18 at Aurora Central Catholic High School.
Robbin Lang, Riddhi Gupta, Orges Selimi, and Leslie Surta fill gelatin cups Monday, March 13 for dinner at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora.
Ingredients1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese1/4 cup packed chopped Italian parsley1 egg, beaten1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste1/3 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons olive oil1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce1 cup water Directions1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and
Consumers can celebrate National Meatball Day Swedish style with a benefit dinner for the Swedish American Children’s Choir from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S Lincoln Street in Batavia. The dinner will feature Swedish meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, lingonberries, Swedish
In response to rising food and meat prices and the challenges food pantries have in obtaining meat, University of Illinois Extension, along with key partners, launched the Illinois Deer Donation Program in 2022. Illinois Extension will present a live online webinar summarizing the outcomes of the inaugural program from noon
Ingredients5 teaspoons olive oil4 shallots, diced4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in half, flat1 pound bacon, cut into strips3 cloves of garlic, chopped1 (16 ounce) package fettuccini pasta3 egg yolks1/2 cup heavy cream1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon oreganosalt and pepper to taste Directions1. In a large
The Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chili Cookoff competition had nine contestants vying for the title of best chili at this year’s Chili Cookoff.
Ingredients12 leaves cabbage1 cup cooked white rice1 egg, beaten1/4 cup milk1/4 cup minced onion1 pound extra-lean ground beef1 1/4 teaspoons salt1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper2 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce2 tablespoon brown sugar2 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Directions1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Fat Sunday at New England Congregational: Will and Ellie O’Connell sample a chocolate fountain during a Fat Sunday event February 19 at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.
Ingredients1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin1 small onion, minced1 (12 fluid ounce) root beer1 (18 ounce) bottle of barbecue sauce1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon chili powder8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted Directions
Volunteers hand out free food and household products February 9 at a women-only mobile food pantry distribution by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. The breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, at 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public. The
Oswegoland Senior and Community Center Valentine’s Buffet and Entertainment will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. The event will be at Oswego American Legion, 19 W. Washington Street, Oswego.Participants may enjoy an afternoon of food, entertainment, and dancing. Music by Edizon Dayao. Only $20 per person. There
