Category: Food

Northern Illinois Norwegian-Americans cookbook

Marking 200 years of Norwegian immigration to the U.S., Northern-Illinois Norwegian-Americans have published a cookbook. “Fox River Settlement Heritage Recipes,” a collection of family recipes, is sponsored by Sons of Norway Polar Star 5-472 Lodge, Montgomery and Cleng Peerson Lodge 5-525, Ottawa. The 120-page softbound book (Morris Press Cookbooks, Kearney,

Recipe of the Week: Moroccan Chicken Thighs

Ingredients8 bone-in chicken thighs1 ½ cups chicken broth3 tablespoons paprika3 tablespoons ground cumin3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root3 teaspoons ground turmeric2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 lemon, zested and juiced2 tablespoons olive oil½ white onion, chopped1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions1. Place the chicken thighs

Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients1 cup butter, softened1 cup white sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs3 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar2 teaspoons hot water1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Cream together the butter, white sugar, and

Recipe of the Week: Oatmeal Raisin Toffee Cookies

Ingredients1 cup butter, softened1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 cups rolled oats1 cup raisins1 cup crushed toffee candy Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease cookie sheets. 2. In a large bowl, cream together the

Reader’s Voice: Gratitude from food pantry in tough times

November 30, 2025Dear editor; On behalf of the entire Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry family, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many businesses and individuals who helped make this Thanksgiving season a success. These past few months have been especially challenging for our community. Families have struggled

Recipe of the Week: Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Ingredients4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups chopped onions1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 teaspoons dried dill weed1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon soy sauce2 cups chicken broth1 cup milk3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon saltground black pepper to taste2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced1/2 cup sour cream Directions1.Melt the butter in a large

Recipe of the Week: Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Ingredients3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 eggs1 (10 inch) prepared graham cracker crust1 cup pumpkin puree3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch ground cloves1 pinch ground nutmeg1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 2. In a large

Recipe of the Week: Portobello Penne Casserole

Ingredients1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 3/4 cups milk2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9×13

Recipe of the Week: Shrimp Linguini with Creamy Herb Sauce

Ingredients1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta2 tablespoons butter1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1/4 cup butter1/4 cup white wine4 cloves garlic, minced1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 cup milk1 pound cooked shrimp Directions1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add

‘Drop in the bucket’: Illinois measures to offset SNAP cuts will not alleviate problem 

By Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com  Illinois mother of four and food delivery driver Aubrey Lewandowski says she immediately started rationing the food she had left after getting a text alerting her that her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits may not come through next month.  Lewandowski will be forced

Illinois joins lawsuit to force federal SNAP benefits

By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois joined 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Donald Trump administration over plans to stop funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday as the federal government shutdown continues. About 1.9 million people in Illinois, and about 42 million people

‘Healthy Futures Expo’, Sat., Nov. 8, Society 57, in downtown Aurora, free admission; Diabetes Club fundraiser ‘A Night to End Diabetes’ Nov. 14

By Russ George Saturday, Nov. 1, will begin National Diabetes Awareness Month, observed to raise an awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and its management. National Diabetes Awareness Month is an opportunity to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment of diabetes, which can help prevent serious health problems. Uncontrolled

Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree4 eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce2/3 cup water2 cups sugar3 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice1 cup walnuts1/2 cup raisins1 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon cloves1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F.

Yorkville church rummage, bake sales

Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its annual fall rummage and bake sales this weekend. Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the