Ingredients3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup uncooked long-grain rice1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2 teaspoons taco seasoning1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup tomato sauce2 cups chicken broth Directions1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook and stir constantly until puffed and golden. While rice is
Ingredients5 1/2 ounces goat cheese2 cups coarsely chopped arugula, stems included1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes1/3 cup olive oil3 cloves of garlic, minced1/4 cup pine nuts1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt8 ounces penne pasta Directions1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. While the
Ingredients1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced5 tablespoons soy sauce2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 cup chopped green onion2 tablespoons minced garlic2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 tablespoons sesame oil1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions1. Place the beef in a shallow dish. Combine soy sauce, sugar, green onion, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and
Ingredients1 cup mayonnaise¼ cup white vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste½ teaspoon ground black pepperPinch of cayenne pepper1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste1 cup finely diced celery1 cup diced red bell pepper½ cup grated carrot½ cup chopped green onions¼ cup diced jalapeno pepper¼
By Al Benson A pop-up food pantry will be held by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 155 N. Prince Crossing Road in West Chicago. Area residents are invited to drive through to receive groceries. Admission is
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, Aurora’s largest food pantry, joins together with 95.9 The River, asking for community support to ensure no one goes hungry in Fox Valley this Summer, Thursday, July 15. Pack the Pantry Radiothon, a 13-hour live radio broadcast, from three Aurora restaurant locations, Breakfast at Syrup,
This year will be Savannah Crooks 10th year of having her stand and donating the money raised! Her stand will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-10 at 233 South Elmwood Drive, Aurora.
Ingredients2 cups beef broth1 cup beer1 green pepper, diced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon garlic powder1 bay leaf2 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix1 (4 pound) chuck roast1 jar of giardiniere Directions1. Combine beef
Ingredients2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup lemon juice6 cloves garlic, pressed1 tablespoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon thyme1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt1 English cucumber, peeled and grated3 teaspoon minced fresh dill1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4
Attendees at The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley Free Community Potluck Picnic enjoy conversation and pose for a photo after tasting various food items.
A mobile food pantry will be held by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 9, in the parking lot at the former Carson Pirie Scott store, 970 N. Lake Street in Aurora. Aurora area residents are invited to drive through to receive groceries.
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
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry volunteer Aryana Burns loads a family’s vehicle during a mobile food pantry Saturday, June 19, at Simmons Park in Aurora.
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
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,
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
Oswego East High School student, Shaelynn McCabe, sings the national anthem May 28 prior to the drive-through food distribution for active military members and veterans at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Kane County Health Department staff members, Heliana Hernandez, left, and Olga Deltoro, pack gift bags Saturday, June 5, at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile distribution at Palace Street Park in Aurora.
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
Ingredients1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined1 cup diced yellow onion1 1/2 cups canned corn1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo1/4 cup whole-wheat panko crumbs1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon lime juice2 teaspoons cilantroSea salt and black pepper to taste
