Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472, will host a free, two-hour, lefse-cooking class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Ave., Montgomery. The public is invited. Viola “Vi” Skogen of Montgomery, a Polar Star member and lefse chef for 67
Ingredients1 pound ground beef1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice1 cup water6 green bell peppers2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 clove of garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon onion powdersalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Place the rice and water in
Kiwanis Club of Aurora president and main chef, Lucas Albright, points at the many pancakes and sausages to be served at the 75th Annual Kiwanis Club of Aurora Pancake Breakfast, March 14 at Aurora Central Catholic High School.
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, March 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street.
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter2 cups chopped onion1 cup white button mushrooms, diced1 stalk celery, minced1 cup frozen corn kernels1 cup clam juice4 cups diced potatoes2 cloves of garlic, minced2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes2 (6.5 oz) cans of minced clams in clam juice1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning1/2 teaspoon black
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, March 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street.
Ingredients4 cups baking mix3 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded1 1/3 cups water1/2 cup melted butter1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon dried parsley Directions1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the baking mix,
Green eggs and ham highlighted a Sunday brunch at an Oswego church, March 7. Between 8:30 and 10 a.m. worship services, Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist congregants served a Seussical-themed brunch. According to Pastor Steve Good, the event by the church’s fellowship team celebrated the birthday of Dr.
Pancakes, chili, and bingo will be featured in fundraisers by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora Pancakes will be served Sunday, March 15, at 8:30 a.m., in Sanctuary Hall at the church. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, applesauce, coffee, juice, and milk. A freewill offering is requested.
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted6 chicken thighssalt and pepper to taste6 slices prosciutto (thin sliced)4 cloves of garlic, minced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup dry white wine1 cup sour cream Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Drizzle butter into a casserole dish. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and
Celebrating Clayton Parks Day February 26, his widow, Abby, mobilized family members to stock two Aurora community fridges with food. Clayton was among five victims of a 2019 shooting at Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora. Fridge project spokesman David Cannon said Abby and other volunteers filled fridges located outside at
Ingredients1 (8 ounce) package crescent rolls1 pound ground beef1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix1 (16 ounce) container sour cream8 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese1 (14 ounce) bag nacho chips, crushed Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Lay crescent dough flat on the bottom of a square cake pan and
Ingredients2 pounds ground beef2 cups diced poblano peppers1 teaspoon salt1 (16 ounce) jar salsa1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper2 (8.5 ounce) boxes dry corn muffin mix2 eggs2/3 cup milk4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese8 ounces frozen corn, thawed1 9×13 casserole dish Directions1. Preheat
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry…Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at First
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
