The Sandwich VFW Post #1486, 713 S. Main Street, will sponsor a turkey dinner Saturday, Nov. 2, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Donations for the dinner are $14 for turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, veggies, dinner roll, and dessert. The dinner is dine in or drive-thru with funds...
Ingredients2 1/2 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 1/4 cups brown sugar1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup canned pumpkin puree1/2 cup applesauce2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apple1/2 teaspoon ground Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 18 muffin cups or...
Aurora Lions Club will be to host its annual “Great Pumpkin” pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 W. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited to attend in costume. Parking is free. Admission is $10 for adults and...
Attendees can pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more at the free Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Bring your food pantry card,...
Ingredients3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons chilled basil pesto1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 1/4-inch thick1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon minced garlic1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon ground thyme2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Directions1. Preheat oven to 375F. 2. Mix feta cheese, basil...
The grand opening of Meals on Wheels at Plano Methodist Church was Thursday, Oct. 10.
Ingredients1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup white sugar2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon water1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractChocolate chips Directions1. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large microwave-safe mug; stir in milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla...
Brigitta Neumann, left, and Carolyn Jones, right, sample international foods during World Communion Sunday at Wesley United Methodist in Aurora Sunday, Oct. 6.
Barbecue chicken and pork chop dinners will be on the menu at a drive-thru 5Bs Barbecue from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 in the Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora parking lot, 14 N. May Street, Aurora. The public is invited. Proceeds will support church ministries. Dinner...
Ingredients2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 cups flaked coconut1/4 cup butter, melted1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk4 (1.55 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy1 (8 ounce) bag chopped pecans Directions1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish. 2. In a medium bowl, stir together the graham...
Ingredients3/4 cup butter2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup peanut butter1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips4 tablespoons peanut butter Directions1. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an...
Ingredients1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls1 pound ground beef1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix4 ounces salsa8 ounces refried beans8 ounces sour cream8 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese blend1 (10 ounce) bag corn chips, crushed Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Lay crescent dough flat on the bottom of a...
Ingredients1/2 pound uncooked orzo pasta1/4 cup olive oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half1/4 cup black olives, cut in half lengthwise2 ounces crumbled feta cheese1/2...
The City of Aurora, in partnership with RiverEdge Park, and the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board, are excited to announce that the 12th annual Fiestas Patrias Festival September 7 and 8 at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora. Gates will open on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3:30 p.m.. Opening music acts...
Ingredients1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup white sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1/3 cup vegetable oil1 egg1/3 cup milk1 cup fresh blueberries1/2 cup brown sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup butter, cubed1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners. 2....
Ingredients3 avocados – peeled, pitted, and mashed1 lime, juiced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup diced onion3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced2 teaspoons minced garlic1/3 teaspoon cumin1 pinch ground cayenne pepper DirectionsIn a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic....
Ingredients3/4 pound breakfast sausage1/8 cup minced onion1/8 cup minced green bell pepper1 (12 ounce) can biscuit dough3 eggs, beaten3 tablespoons milk1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2. In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, combine sausage, onion, and green pepper. Cook until sausage is...
Ingredients1 cup butter, softened2 cups white sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups fresh peaches, pitted and chopped Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F and butter a 10 inch bundt pan and coat with white sugar. 2. In a large bowl, cream together...
Leilani Asian Fusion, a chef-driven experience that explores Filipino and Pan-Asian flavors and traditions will open to the public Friday, Aug. 9 in the historic Hobbs Building at 2 N. River Street in Downtown Aurora, Leilani is a dining destination for locals and visitors from the surrounding suburbs that features...
Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 onion, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped8 ounces egg noodles1 (15 ounce) can chili1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1/4 cup salsa1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In...
