Category: Food

Recipe of the Week: Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots1 pound ground beef1 cup diced onion3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons Montreal-style steak seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup milk1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheesecooking spray Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare

From truck to trunk: Aurora mobile food pantry sets Thursday, Feb. 9, women-only groceries giveaway

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Dr. in Aurora, will be host to Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile pantry in a women-only giveaway from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. The public is invited. Identification or registration is not required said Rebecca Dunnigan, mobile pantry coordinator

Recipe of the Week: Slow Cooker Apple Cider Braised Pork

Ingredients1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roastsalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 shallots, sliced1 rib celery, chopped1/2 cup apple cider vinegar2 1/2 cups apple cider4 cloves garlic, peeled1 bay leaf1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste2 tablespoons cold butter, cut

Recipe of the Week: Chicken in a Pot

Ingredients1 1/2 cups chicken broth3 tablespoons tomato paste1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon salt2 cloves garlic, minced4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs2 teaspoons olive oil2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms DirectionsIn a medium bowl, combine the broth, tomato paste, ground black pepper, oregano, salt

Making, storing sauerkraut augmented with helpful tips

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,

Naperville restaurant tour ready for fundraising fun

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

Recipe of the Week: Big and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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,

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.