Category: Food

Recipe of the Week: Smokey Burgers

Ingredients2 pounds ground beef1/4 pound of bacon (about 5 slices)1/2 onion, grated1 egg1 tablespoon grill seasoning (equal parts ground black pepper, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder)1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons minced garlic1 1/4 tablespoons adobo sauce and chipotle chile pureesalt and pepper

Free potluck picnic in Geneva, June 26

The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley invites residents interested in healthy eating, environmental justice or related issues to attend its Free Community Potluck Picnic from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the First Congregational Church of Geneva, 327 Hamilton Street, in Geneva. Attendees are invited

Recipe of the Week: Szechwan Shrimp

Ingredients1/2 cup water1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely-grated1/2 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup sliced green onions8 cloves garlic, minced1 pound raw shrimp, tails removed Directions1. In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch,

Recipe of the Week: Summer Chicken Burgers

Ingredients1 ripe avocado, sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon butter1 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper to taste4 hamburger buns4 tablespoons mayonnaise4 slices provolone cheese Directions1. In a small bowl, combine sliced avocado,lemon juice, and mayonnaise and blend until smooth. Preheat an outdoor grill

Reader’s Commentary: Remarkable: Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry

By Shannon CameronAurora Dear friends, This past year has been remarkable for so many reasons. Although we saw the need for food assistance skyrocket at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry due to the pandemic, through the tremendous support of the community we served 100% of those who turned to

Memorial Day Pantry: Veterans, Gold Star

The Fox Valley Marine Corps League and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold their first Memorial Day Pantry in honor of veterans and Gold Star families Friday, May 28. All veterans, Gold Star families and active service members are invited to Aurora Food Pantry at 1110 Jericho Road between

Recipe of the Week: Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients6 cups chicken broth, divided3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced2 shallots, diced1 1/2 cups Arborio rice1/2 cup dry white winesea salt, to tastefreshly ground black pepper, to taste3 tablespoons chives, diced4 tablespoons butter1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions1. In a

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry to help military May 28

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, 1110 Jericho Road in Aurora, will hold a first drive-thru free food distribution for military personnel on Memorial Day weekend Friday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. Invited are veterans, active-duty personnel and Gold Star families. Pantry volunteers will load patrons’ vehicles with bags