Category: Food

Reader’s Commentary: Do not change your mind: Bad eating habits leads to Dementia

By M Grace GrzanekBatavia, Ill. Many may attribute it to old age, such as, he’s getting old and forgetful and must have dementia! No so. Dementia is not a disease of old age, rather a disease resulting from a lifetime of poor food choices. It drastically changes your mind. Dementia...

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Recipe of the Week: Indonesian Satay

Ingredients3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons tomato sauce1 tablespoon peanut oil2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced1 pinch ground black pepper1 pinch ground cumin6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 cup minced onion1 clove garlic, peeled and minced1 cup water1/2 cup chunky peanut butter2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons...

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Fundraiser September 22 will help students

Aurora Noon Lions Club will hold a pork-chop dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22. at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Patrons may pick up dinners in a drive-thru or eat in the center. Proceeds will benefit...

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Freezing food lasting, healthful, approach

Are you interested in saving money on groceries and prolonging the life of your food? Fox Valley residents John and Char Johnson-Dunlop will make a presentation at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Gail Borden Public Library, 751 W. Bowes Road, Elgin, for the program “I’m Freezing! Hope You...

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Watermelon one of the most beloved fruits in the world

First of three parts Ocean Robbins of Food Revolution Network writes about one of Summer’s favorite foods: Watermelons. “Watermelons are among the largest and heaviest fruits available at most grocery stores, but is lugging them home worth the effort? Are they nutritious, or just a bunch of water and sugar?...

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Recipe of the Week: Salmon Cakes

Ingredients1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil¼ cup minced onion2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper2 tablespoons minced celerysalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon capers1 ¼ pounds fresh wild salmon, coarsely chopped¼ cup mayonnaise¼ cup panko bread crumbs2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 pinch cayenne pepper1 pinch paprika1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs, or...

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Recipe of the Week: Burrito Pie

Ingredients2 pounds ground beef2 tablespoons taco seasoning1 onion, chopped2 teaspoons minced garlic1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans24 (8 inch) flour tortillas9 ounces shredded...

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Recipe of the Week: Chicken Katsu with Gyoza sauce

Ingredients1/3 cup rice vinegar1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions2 teaspoons sesame oil4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thicknesssalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1 cup panko...

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Recipe of the Week: Mexican Rice

Ingredients3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup uncooked long-grain rice1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2 teaspoons taco seasoning1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup tomato sauce2 cups chicken broth Directions1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook and stir constantly until puffed and golden. While rice is...

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Recipe of the Week: Goat Cheese and Arugula over Penne

Ingredients5 1/2 ounces goat cheese2 cups coarsely chopped arugula, stems included1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes1/3 cup olive oil3 cloves of garlic, minced1/4 cup pine nuts1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt8 ounces penne pasta Directions1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. While the...

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Recipe of the Week: Beef Bulgogi

Ingredients1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced5 tablespoons soy sauce2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 cup chopped green onion2 tablespoons minced garlic2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 tablespoons sesame oil1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions1. Place the beef in a shallow dish. Combine soy sauce, sugar, green onion, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and...

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Recipe of the Week: Macaroni Salad

Ingredients1 cup mayonnaise¼ cup white vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste½ teaspoon ground black pepperPinch of cayenne pepper1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste1 cup finely diced celery1 cup diced red bell pepper½ cup grated carrot½ cup chopped green onions¼ cup diced jalapeno pepper¼...

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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry pop-up pantry in West Chicago

By Al Benson A pop-up food pantry will be held by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 155 N. Prince Crossing Road in West Chicago. Area residents are invited to drive through to receive groceries. Admission is...

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Pack the Pantry Radiothon July 15

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, Aurora’s largest food pantry, joins together with 95.9 The River, asking for community support to ensure no one goes hungry in Fox Valley this Summer, Thursday, July 15. Pack the Pantry Radiothon, a 13-hour live radio broadcast, from three Aurora restaurant locations, Breakfast at Syrup,...

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Lemonade stand for a good cause

This year will be Savannah Crooks 10th year of having her stand and donating the money raised! Her stand will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-10 at 233 South Elmwood Drive, Aurora.

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Recipe of the Week: Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients2 cups beef broth1 cup beer1 green pepper, diced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon garlic powder1 bay leaf2 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix1 (4 pound) chuck roast1 jar of giardiniere Directions1. Combine beef...

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Recipe of the Week: Chicken Gyros

Ingredients2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup lemon juice6 cloves garlic, pressed1 tablespoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon thyme1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt1 English cucumber, peeled and grated3 teaspoon minced fresh dill1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4...

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Mobile food pantry in Aurora July 9

A mobile food pantry will be held by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 9, in the parking lot at the former Carson Pirie Scott store, 970 N. Lake Street in Aurora. Aurora area residents are invited to drive through to receive groceries....

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Recipe of the Week: Smokey Burgers

Ingredients2 pounds ground beef1/4 pound of bacon (about 5 slices)1/2 onion, grated1 egg1 tablespoon grill seasoning (equal parts ground black pepper, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder)1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons minced garlic1 1/4 tablespoons adobo sauce and chipotle chile pureesalt and pepper...

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