Oswego resident Jerri Lynn Baker’s fish soup recipe won Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472’s 2024 Souper Bowl contest Feb. 4. In an annual contest held in conjunction with the Super Bowl, the cookoff highlighted Polar Star’s monthly membership meeting at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. In honor...
The 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program is going strong! Customers may continue to purchase cookies for in-person delivery, shipping, or donation to the military, veterans, and first responders through each Girl Scout’s Digital Cookie website. Keep an eye out for these safety-conscious and marketing-savvy entrepreneurs as they take Cookie Walkabouts...
Ingredients3 eggs, lightly beaten3 tablespoons milk1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons dried parsley1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped4 pork chops Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F.2. In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. In a...
Ingredients4 tablespoons butter1 small onion, chopped4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup half-and-half3 cups chicken brothsalt and ground black pepper to taste4 cups chopped broccoli2 carrots, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese Directions1. Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat; add onion and saute until tender, 3...
Ingredients1 onion, chopped1 (16 ounce) can chili beans1 (15 ounce) can black beans1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning3 whole skinless, boneless chicken...
Ingredients2 pounds beef chuck roast1/2 cup red wine1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon rosemary2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium-sized onion, chopped4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained1/3 cup sour cream1/3 cup cream...
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will be having an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at the American Legion Post at 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public and all are invited. The...
Recipe by Carol Devito, Winner of smakake bake-off contest Ingredients1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoon fresh grated orange peel3 tablespoon orange liqueur1 egg yolk1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup almond flour8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted Directions1. Beat the butter and sugar together in the bowl of...
The Kendall County Community Food Pantry has welcomed a new leadership team in Alex Hurd and Dulce Vargas as the new executive director and assistant director of the burgeoning pantry. Originally from Boston Mass., Hurd had made his livelihood through service to people in need. Hurd comes to Yorkville after...
Ingredients2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water1/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup white sugar1 cup soy sauce1/2 cup cider vinegar2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper12 skinless chicken thighs2 green onions, chopped Directions1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce,...
The DuPage County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15 at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. For tickets and more information, visit www.dupagefoundation.org/MLKDay. Art Norman, retired from NBC News, will be the master of ceremonies. In 1994,...
Ingredients3 1/2 cups potatoes, diced1/3 cup celery, minced1 small onion, diced1 cup cooked ham, diced3 1/4 cups water3 chicken bouillon cubes1 teaspoon ground pepper3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded2 cups milk Directions1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham, and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil,...
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 bag and...
Ingredients1/2 cup butter2 cups brown sugar1/2 cup milk1 cup peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar Directions1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. 2. Remove from heat. Stir in...
Ingredients4 ounces saltine crackers1 cup butter1 cup dark brown sugar2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup chopped pecans Directions1. Preheat oven to 400F.2. Line cookie sheet with saltine crackers in single layer.3. In a saucepan combine the sugar and the butter. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Immediately...
Ingredients1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree4 eggs1 cup vegetable oil2/3 cup water3 cups white sugar3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour three 7×3 inch loaf pans....
Ingredients2 pounds cubed beef stew meat3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled1 1/2 cups red wine2 1/2 cups beef stock1 teaspoon dried rosemary1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon black pepper3 large potatoes, cubed4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces4 stalks celery, chopped1...
Ingredients1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed1 pound pork sausage1 small onion, diced5 eggs1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon garlic powdersalt and ground black pepper to taste12 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 2 quart baking dish. Place the hash brown...
Fox Valley Habitat For Humanity wants to thank veterans for their service from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at Prisco Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue. The community can salute all military veterans at the free buffet style unity dinner! Event is free and open to the community....
Loaves & Fishes Community Services and The Compass Church in Bolingbrook have been working together to bring healthy food to the community for the past five years. In 2018, Loaves & Fishes set out to address the significant unmet need in Bolingbrook, where many nearby residents lacked reliable transportation for...
