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Recipe of the Week: Chili Rellenos Casserole

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Ingredients2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded3 eggs, beaten1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup milk8 ounces of salsa Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. 2. Lay half of...

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Recipe of the Week: Sweet Potato Casserole

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Ingredients4 1/2 cups1/2 cup butter, melted1/3 cup milk1 cup white sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs, beaten1 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup butter1 cup chopped pecans Directions1.Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. 2. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce the skin with a fork...

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Recipe of the Week: Irish Cream Truffle Fudge

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Ingredients4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 3/4 cups white chocolate chips1/3 cup butter3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 1/4 cups Irish cream liqueur1 1/2 cups chopped nuts Directions1. Butter a 8×8 inch pan. 2. In a microwave safe bowl add 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup white chocolate chips, and 1/4 cup...

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Wesley Methodist drive-thru food giveaway in Aurora

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Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will be host to a Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) mobile food truck market from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, in the church parking lot, 14 N. May Street. The drive-thru event features distribution of free food, including breads, cereals, meat,...

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Recipe of the Week: Peppermint Brittle

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Ingredients2 pounds white chocolate30 small peppermint candy canes Directions1. Line a large jellyroll pan with foil. 2. Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. 3. Place candy canes in a plastic...

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Recipe of the Week: Pork Chops in Sherry-Mushroom Gravy

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Ingredients2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 (1-inch thick) boneless pork chops1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup dry cooking sherry (or apple cider vinegar) Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350F. 2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high...

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Baking duo celebrate 50 years of making treats

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Approximately 400 homemade buttermints came out of an Aurora oven recently for the 19th annual cookie and candy sale at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. The sweets, in pink, green, yellow and white hues for the holidays, are an annual highlight of a sale sponsored by the church’s United...

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Pearl Harbor Day luncheon Dec. 9 in Batavia

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The Aurora Navy League Council 247 and Rotary Club of Aurora United will hold their annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 Batavia Avenue (IL-31), Batavia. As usual, veterans will be honored, achievement awards will be presented to...

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Recipe of the Week: Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

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Ingredients2 cups frozen peas and carrots2 cups frozen green beans1 cup sliced celery1/2 cup butter2/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 3/4 cups chicken broth1 1/3 cups milk4 cups cubed cooked turkey meat – light and dark meat...

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Pancake/waffle breakfast at Faith Lutheran Nov. 24

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Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty Street in Aurora, will hold a pancake/waffle breakfast Sunday, Nov. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.. In addition to pancakes and waffles, the menu includes bacon, sausage, fruit and pastries. The public is invited. Parking is free. Admission is a donation of $10 for...

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Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Cupcakes

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Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup butter, room temperature1 cup white sugar1 cup packed brown sugar4 eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree...

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Aurora volunteers assemble 128 sandwiches for community

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Volunteers at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora made 128 sandwiches for hungry individuals in our area Saturday, Nov. 9. Let’s Go Fellowship, a church adult group, sponsored the project in a meeting at the church. Twenty-four volunteers made turkey and cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that were...

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Plano Methodist Church and Plano American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Day Luncheon

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Plano Methodist Church and Plano American Legion Auxiliary honored our veterans and their families with a Veterans Day Luncheon November 11 at the Plano Methodist Church.

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Recipe of the Week: Smokey Chipotle Meatloaf

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Ingredients2 eggs1/2 cup hickory barbeque sauce2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste1 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced, no seeds1 teaspoon adobo sauce1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 onion, chopped1/2 cup dry oatmeal2 pounds lean ground beef Directions1.Preheat...

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Suburban Norwegian-Americans celebrate heritage with food, music, and crafts

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Taste of Norway Hostfest, an annual fall festival, was held Sunday, Nov. 3 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery by Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472. The social and cultural group meets on the first Sunday of each month at the church. At noon, lunch was served and...

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Recipe of the Week: Cottage Pie

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Ingredients4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered6 tablespoons butter, divided2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound lean ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon herbes de Provence1 teaspoon Worcester sauce1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 1/2 cups frozen peas Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9 inch deep-dish pie plate. 2....

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Free Celebration of Unity Dinner, all Military Veterans

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Community Advocacy Awareness Network (CAAN) will be host to the Annual Celebration of Unity Dinner Sunday Nov. 24, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Prisco Center, 150 W Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The event is free and open to the public. The buffet style meal will include drinks and desserts. We...

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Taste of Norway in Montgomery Nov. 3

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Taste of Norway Hostfest, an annual fall festival showcasing Norwegian food, music, and crafts, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Avenue in Montgomery. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The sponsor is Sons of Norway...

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