Volunteers help prepare dinner for Hesed House in Aurora
Robbin Lang, Riddhi Gupta, Orges Selimi, and Leslie Surta fill gelatin cups Monday, March 13 for dinner at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora.
Recipe of the Week: Ricotta Meatballs
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
National Meatball Day Swedish style in Batavia
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
Meat challenges met with U of I
Deer Donation Program meeting
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
Recipe of the Week: Fettuccine Chicken Carbonara
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
Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chili Cookoff competition
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.
Recipe of the Week: Cabbage Rolls
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
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.
Recipe of the Week: Slow cooker pulled pork
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
Women-only mobile food pantry at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora
Volunteers hand out free food and household products February 9 at a women-only mobile food pantry distribution by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Breakfast Buffet All-You-Can-Eat Feb. 19
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
Valentine’s Buffet in Oswego February 18
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
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
Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club meets the third Thursdays
By Rick Gardner Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club meets first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 a.m. at the Oswego American Legion Post 675, 19 Washington Street, Oswego. Next meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 16.Doors will open at 6:30 a.m. for coffee. Breakfast buffet is $12 plus tip.
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
Wine and Chocolate March 25
The Rotary Club of Aurora Sunrise will be host to its 20th Annual Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Boulevard, Aurora. All proceeds benefit our community! We: Promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, save mothers
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
Norwegian soup cookoff to be held Super Bowl Sunday
Yorkville resident Barb Johnson takes a sample of homemade soups in a 2020 Norwegian soup cookoff held Super Bowl Sunday by Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 members at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery.
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,