Ingredients1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed1 cup apple cider4 pounds Macintosh apples – peeled, cored and chopped3/4 cup dark brown sugar1/2 cup apple brandy (apple cider can be a substitute)1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Directions1. In a large
Ingredients1 cup rinsed quinoa2 cups chicken broth4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlic1 small onion, chopped2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips1 zucchini, diced1 tomato, diced4 ounces crumbled feta cheese8 fresh basil leaves1 tablespoon lime juice Directions1. Bring the quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in
Check out the free Plano Food Pantry. 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, Oct. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, I am going to finish up last week’s story of me working at The Blue Lantern Restaurant, where I started working in the summer of 1974. My favorite waitress to work with was Pam, she was Chinese, gorgeous, friendly, and always gave me pointers. One
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese1/2 cup colby cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add
The East High Football Old Timers Association 80th Annual Dinner will take place Thursday, Oct. 16, Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31), Batavia Eve of the East Aurora vs. West Football game. Help us make this a very special evening and celebrate 80 years of this unique
Ingredients1/4 cup butter1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons minced garlic3 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon dried parsley6 boneless chicken thighs, with skin1 teaspoon dried parsley Directions1. Preheat oven for 375F and lightly grease a baking pan. 2. In a microwave safe bowl, mix the butter, olive
Ingredients1/2 cup all-purpose flour for coating1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves7 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons olive oil2 cups white button mushrooms, sliced1 shallot, diced3/4 cup Marsala wine4 cloves of garlic, minced1/3 cup tablespoons chicken stock1/3 cup half and half Directions1. Place flour,
Celebrate Octoberfest at Aurora’s Phillips Park Pavilion at Phillips Park Zoo, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. There will be drink, food, music, and dancing at the family-friendly event. Admission is $5 and children under five are free of charge. Event will happen
Ingredients1 1/2 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onion, chopped1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced1 tablespoon red curry paste (or to taste)1 (15 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk3 cups chicken broth3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon sea salt1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
The City of Aurora will host its Fall Food Truck Festival, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Many trucks will line up on Benton Street between River Street and Broadway (IL Route 25) in the heart of downtown Aurora, to serve a diverse array of culinary delight.
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, Sept. 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N
Batavia Park District’s favorite beer tasting event will return to the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Avenue at Batavia Riverwalk Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. VIP entry is at 1 p.m.. Tickets are $12.51, designated driver; $55.20, regular admission; $71.21, VIP admission. Gather your friends
Ingredients3 cups macaroni1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing1/2 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise1 onion, chopped2 stalks celery, diced1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill1/8 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained Directions1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until done. Drain.
The office of State representative Barbara Hernandez will host a Community Connection Resource Fair in collaboration with Nicor Gas from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue, Aurora. Attendees can receive free grocery packages (while supplies last) and learn about
Ingredients1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar1/2 cup dry red wine2 onions, sliced2 carrots, sliced1 bay leaf1/8 teaspoon whole allspice3 whole cloves1 tablespoon black peppercorns1 tablespoon salt4 pounds rump roast1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon vegetable oil5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon white sugar1/2 cup crushed gingersnap cookies Directions1. In large non-metal bowl, combine
Ingredients15 ounces dried soba noodles1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil1/3 cup rice vinegar1/3 cup soy saucejuice from one limezest of one lime2 tablespoons brown sugar2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste1 cup finely grated carrot1/4 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions1. In
Aurora area residents line up for a free banana split Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Banana Split, Inc., soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt store in Aurora.
Celebrating National Banana Split Day, Banana Split, Inc., 820 Church Road, Aurora, will offer free banana splits to the first 100 patrons who make a purchase Sunday, Aug. 24, from noon to 9 p.m.. Owner Daniel Cuevas said, “Old fashioned banana split is our specialty, but we also have soft
Ingredients1/3 cup rice vinegar1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions2 teaspoons sesame oil4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thicknesssalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1 cup panko
