Category: Food

Recipe of the Week: Italian Meatballs

Ingredients1/3 cup plain bread crumbs1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, diced1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork2 large eggs eggs1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions1. Cover a...

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Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients6 cups chicken stock1 1/2 teaspoons salt4 cups pumpkin puree1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley1 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme1 clove garlic, minced1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 teaspoon black pepper, ground fine1 pinch nutmeg1 pinch cinnamon Directions1. Heat stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, garlic, peppercorns, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Bring...

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Recipe of the Week: Smokey Chipotle Meatloaf

Ingredients2 eggs1/3 cup and two tablespoons hickoryflavored barbeque sauce2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced,or to taste2 teaspoons 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...

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Recipe of the Week: Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

Ingredients1 ½ cups elbow macaroni½ cup cauliflower floretscooking spray1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon all-purpose flour½ cup milk1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese½ teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water,...

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Recipe of the Week: Spanish Rice Bake

Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes1 cup water3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup chile sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 pinch ground black pepper1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Directions1....

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Aurora Noon Lions Candy Day October 9

Aurora Noon Lions Club will hold its annual Candy Day fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Noon Lions President Arvid Meyer of Aurora said volunteers will collect donations at Walgreen stores at 22 N. Constitution Avenue and 1207 N. Randall Road, both in Aurora. According to...

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Bill to ban factory farms helpful

August 22, 2020Dear editor; The Farm System Reform Act, a bill championed by Cory Booker, which would ban factory farms, should include funding for cultured-meat research. For those who don’t know, cultured meat is grown from cells, without slaughtering animals. This technology would ameliorate many problems the Farm System Reform...

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Girl Scouts open Fall Product Programs

Recently, thousands of Girl Scouts clicked “Open!” on their own small businesses. The girls are starting the 2020 Fall Product Program with online sales to offer gourmet nuts, candies, and magazines to Girl Scout supporters. The delicious lineup includes fan favorites such as Thin Mint Almonds and introduces new items...

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Recipe of the Week: Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Ingredients4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups chopped onions1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 teaspoons dried dill weed1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon soy sauce2 cups chicken broth1 cup milk3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon saltground black pepper to taste2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped1/2 cup sour cream Directions1. Melt the butter in...

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Recipe of the Week: Nacho Supreme Dip

Ingredients2 pounds ground beef1 packet of taco seasoning3/4 cup queso cheese1 15 oz. jar of nacho cheese sauce1 can refried beans3/4 cup salsa1/2 cup sharp cheddar1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup black olives, diced4 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, minced1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1/2 tablespoon garlic powder1/4 cup onion, diced1/4...

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Outdoor dining heating up in downtown Aurora

We are ready to get cozy while there is social distancing this Fall in downtown Aurora. Outdoor dining will be heating up with some creative ideas to extend the al fresco dining season. This Spring and Summer have brought new dining spots along buildings and in parking spots and parking...

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Recipe of the Week: Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp

Ingredients2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons tequila¼ cup olive oil1 clove of garlic, minced1 pinch ground cumin1 pinch ground black pepper to taste1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined6 (10 inch) wooden skewers1 large lime, quartered Directions1.Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and black pepper in a...

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Aurora Noon Lions Club host to pizza fundraiser

Aurora Noon Lions Club will hold a frozen pizza fundraiser in September and October. Arvid Meyer, Noon Lions president, said the pizza sale is in partnership with Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The Lions and Luigi’s will offer 12-inch frozen pizzas for $6...

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Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora 5B’s Fall BBQ Fundraiser

The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, The Club That Fights Diabetes, will be host to its 5B’s Fall BBQ Drive-Thru 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at Advent Christian Church, 905 N Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. Tickets can be purchased from KCT Credit Union, Cosmo Club members, by phone at...

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Aurora host to Fourth Pop Up Food Pantry Monday

Because the effects of COVID-19 continue to impact our communities, food insecurity levels continue to rise. Aurora is coming together, once again, to fill in the gap. The City of Aurora will be host to its fourth community-wide Pop-Up Food Pantry beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14 at Phillips...

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Hernández, Kifowit, Kane Senior Council and Aurora Police Department to Provide Free Drive-Thru Senior Meals

State representatives Bárbara Hernández, D-Aurora and Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, are partners with The Kane Senior Council, in partnership and the Aurora Police Department to provide free frozen meals to seniors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at the Aurora Police Department’s station at 1200 E. Indian Road...

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Recipe of the Week: Indonesian Satay

Ingredients3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons tomato sauce1 tablespoon peanut oil2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced1 pinch ground black pepper1 pinch ground cumin6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 cup minced onion1 clove garlic, peeled and minced1 cup water1/2 cup chunky peanut butter2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons...

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Cindy Sansale new team member of Just Food Initiative

Cindy Sansale recently joined The Just Food Initiative (JFI) of the Fox Valley as a part-time administrative assistant, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Annamae Hill. Cindy Sansale comes to JFI with extensive experience in administration, particularly from her job at the Amoco Research Center in Naperville,...

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Pollo and Rice Palooza Saturday, Sept. 5

Waubonsie Valley High School, 2590 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, will be the site for a “Pollo (chicken) and Rice Palooza” giveaway Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. until 84,000 pounds of food are distributed. Admission is free. Ten pounds of chicken and rice will be distributed per family. Amigos Meat Chicago...

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