Category: Food

Recipe of the Week: Monkey Tails

Ingredients10 popsicle sticks5 ripe bananas, peeled and cut in half1 (16 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon butter8 tablespoons unsweetened toasted coconut flakes4 tablespoons chopped almondswax paper Directions1. Insert one popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana. Place the bananas on a wax paper covered baking sheet and...

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Free outdoor cooking classes at Aurora’s Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry

Aurora’s Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry opened a series of seven free outdoor cooking classes by area chefs Saturday, June 15. The inaugural class, “Easy Summer Salads,” took place at Marie’s Garden Kitchen, 835 N. Highland Avenue in Aurora, part of an urban farm affiliated with the pantry on Aurora’s west...

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Men Who Cook raises funds

Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance will be host to Men Who Cook fundrasier from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. In addition to the curbside pickup event, there will be a classic car show. —Peggy Hicks...

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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 taste1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder4 hamburger buns4 tablespoons mayonnaise4 slices provolone cheese Directions1. In a small bowl, combine sliced avocado, lemon juice, and mayonnaise and...

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Free breakfasts at two Plano schools

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Plano schools will offer free bag breakfasts at two school buildings during June. Children 18 and under can pick up a free breakfast bag at Plano High School between the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at P.H. Miller School...

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Recipe of the Week: Summer Pasta Salad

Ingredients1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 pound provolone cheese, grated1/2 pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half1 large green bell pepper, cut into half-inch pieces1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained1 (10 ounce) can of peas1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, drained1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad...

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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 garlic1/2 tablespoon adobo sauce and chipotle chile pureesalt and pepper to...

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Recipe of the Week: Potato Salad

Ingredients6 eggs10 red potatoes, chopped2 cloves garlic1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup ranch dressing1/3 cup dill pickle relish2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/8 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon celery seed1 onion, chopped1/4 cup pepperoncini, deseeded and diced Directions1. In a small pot add water and bring to a...

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Recipe of the Week: Pork Tenderloin in wine gravy

Ingredients2 pounds pork tenderloin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 onion, thinly sliced1 stalk celery, chopped1/2 pound sliced mushrooms2 cups red wine1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F and heat a skillet to high heat. 2. Add oil to pan and...

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Exchange Club of Aurora Dine and Donate June 5 at Spartan House

Spartan House, 1032 Prairie Street, Aurora, will donate 10% of a check to the Exchange Club of Aurora Wednesday, June 5. Just mention the Exchange Club of Aurora to your server. Dine-in only. Excludes alcohol and any other promotions. The Exchange Club of Aurora was founded in 1937 and supports...

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Recipe of the Week: Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients1 cup olive oil1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1 lemon, juiced2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon ketchup2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attachedwood skewers (soaked in water 30 minutes Directions1. In a mixing bowl, mix together...

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Recipe of the Week: Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients4 large baking potatoes1/2 cup of bacon bits1 cup plain Greek yogurt1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese8 green onions, sliced Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour. 3. When potatoes...

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Recipe of the Week: Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups butter, softened1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding dry mix4 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract4 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 cups chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Sift together the flour...

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Egg salad with a kick

Ingredients12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped1/2 cup light mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon paprika3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish2 tablespoons chopped green onion1/4 cup real bacon bits Directions1. In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, mustard, horseradish, red onion and bacon bits. Season...

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Breakfast Buffet in Plano April 21

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, April 21. Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public and...

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Illinois state: End food deserts

By Alex Abbeduto & Cole Longcor Grocery startups can now apply for funding allocated in last year’s $20 million Illinois Grocery Initiative aimed at preventing and eliminating food deserts in Illinois. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, which is administering the grants, is accepting applications in the second round...

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Sandwich VFW to sponsor ham dinner April 13

The Sandwich VFW Post #1486 will sponsor a ham dinner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the dinner are $14 for ham, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dinner roll, and dessert. The dinner is dine in or drive thru...

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Recipe of the week: Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients12 whole fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon minced garlic1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Rinse and clean mushrooms. Carefully break off...

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U.S. representative Underwood visits Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry

U.S. representative Lauren Underwood (D-14) spoke at and toured Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora Thursday, April 4. She was on the second of two area visits to celebrate federal funding she secured for two local projects. Earlier in the day she visited Safe Passage in DeKalb. The Interfaith...

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