Category: Food

Recipe of the Week: South Asian Ground Beef

Ingredients2 tablespoons butter2 onions, diced1 clove garlic, minced1 ½ tablespoons curry powder2 ½ teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground turmeric¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)½ teaspoon ground black pepper¼ teaspoon ground ginger¼ ground cinnamon1 pound ground beef2 potatoes, diced2 tomatoes, diced Directions1. Melt butter in a large wok or skillet over medium heat;

Recipe of the Week: Tandoori Style Chicken Thighs

Ingredients12 ounces plain yogurt2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cloves2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger6 cloves garlic, minced5 teaspoons paprika3 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground coriander16 chicken thighs Directions1. In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, salt, pepper, cloves, and ginger. Mix in garlic, paprika,

Plano Legion Breakfast April 17

The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395 will be host to an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 17 at 510 E. Dearborn Street, Plano. Menu items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and

State representatives collect supplies for abused victims

State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working with State representative Stephanie Kifowit and Mutual Ground, a non-profit organization that supports victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and those impacted by substance abuse disorders, to provide necessary cleaning products. “Assisting members of our community who are suffering is a priority for

Our Lady of Good Counsel parish Knights of Columbus Council breakfast in Aurora April 10

Aurora’s Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) parish Knights of Columbus Council No. 14929 will hold a benefit pancake breakfast and quesadilla lunch Palm Sunday, April 10. The public is invited. Parking is free. The location is Pope St. John Paul II Academy South Campus, 701 Talma Street in Aurora.

Reader’s Commentary: Just Food Initiative seeks youth: Black Agri-preneurs

The Just Food Initiative (JFI) of the Fox Valley is looking for a few young men and women of black heritage who would like to reclaim the agricultural skills of their grandcestors. Young Black Agri-preneurs, now in its second year, will begin in April. Youth in grades five through nine

Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 Breakfast buffet March 20

The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will be host to an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 20. Menu Items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and made-to-order omelets. The breakfast will be served

Trio will provide free frozen meals

The Kane Senior Council, along with State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), representative Barbara Hernandez, and representative Keith Wheeler, are partners for the third consecutive year to provide frozen meals for seniors who reside in Kane County. “No one should have to worry about having enough to eat. It is so