Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup white sugar2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded carrots1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut1 apple, peeled, cored, and shredded3 eggs1 cup applesauce2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 12 muffin cups, or line
More than 20 Fox Valley restaurants will host a fundraiser for Aurora’s Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway in Aurora. The public is invited. Tickets are $75 for adults, $40 for children ages six to 12, and
By Al Benson Yorkville resident Jeanne Leifheit took first place in an annual Norwegian soup cookoff Sunday, Feb. 1, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. Members voted Leifheit’s “Potato Corn Chowder” best of eight homemade entries. Leifheit was awarded a traveling gold-colored soup pot by Barb Johnson, Polar Star
Ingredients1/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup butter3 cups white sugar3 eggs6 very ripe bananas, mashed1 (16 ounce) container sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons baking soda4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease four 7×3 inch
Fran Berg of Aurora, left, is served pancakes and sides by Boy Scout Asher Cecala February 1 at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.
Ingredients2 cups crumbled cornbread1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350F. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, half of the enchilada sauce, half of the
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry executive director Katie Arko told Aurora Lions Club members January 15 the pantry is continuing its core mission of feeding neighbors in need. During a noon talk at Riverview Diner in Montgomery, Arko reported what her nonprofit does and how the public can help. “We’re
Ingredients2 cups butter2 cups white sugar2 cups corn syrup1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy corn and rice square cereal1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy rice cereal squares2 cups sliced almonds2 cups unsweetened, flaked coconut1 cup chopped dried cranberries3/4 teaspoon cinnamon Directions1. In a large bowl toss together the corn and rice cereal,
The City of Aurora is gearing up to celebrate its second annual Aurora Restaurant Week, from January 20 through February 3. The event, which will showcase Aurora’s rapidly growing and diverse culinary scene, offers both residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants
Ingredients1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips1 tablespoon butter1/2 medium onion, sliced or diced8 ounces sliced mushrooms2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup white wine2 cups beef broth, divided3/4 cup sour cream1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives Directions1. Season beef generously with salt
More than 20 local Fox Valley restaurants are gathering to host a fundraiser for the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Sunday, Feb. 22. Guests of all ages are welcome from noon to 3 p.m. at the Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fill-the-bowls-tickets-1979492415100 or
Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more at the Free Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Jan. 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Bring your
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois starts the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie™ season. To purchase Girl Scout cookies connect with local cookie entrepreneurs at www.girlscoutsni.org/buycookies, and they’ll add you to their customer list! Or use the Girl Scout Cookie Finder by entering a zip code. We serve 16 counties including parts
Ingredients2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce1/2 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar1 pound beef flank steak, sliced 1/8 inch thick1/4 cup cornstarch1 cup vegetable oil for frying2 bunches green onions, cut in 1-inch lengths Directions1. Place the sliced beef into
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,
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
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
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
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta1 pound lean ground beef1 onion, chopped2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1/4 cup red wine4 cloves of garlic, minced6 ounces sliced provolone cheese6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese1 1/2 cups sour cream1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water
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
