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
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
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
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
Free frozen meals Monday for seniors 60 years and older provide food assistance in a drive-thru program at the Aurora Police Department.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Executive chef Chris Koetke prepares a hot Asian carp meal for the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora to serve last week.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, 1110 Jericho Road in Aurora, will hold a drive-thru food giveaway from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. The public is invited. Food is free. Items include meat, produce, dairy, a bag of sliced bread to include French bread, rolls or buns, pasta,
Ingredients1 1/2 cups light brown sugar1 cup soy sauce1/2 cup pineapple juice1/2 cup water1/4 cup vegetable oil3 large garlic cloves, chopped4 pounds boneless round steak, cut into 1/4-inch slicesbamboo skewers, soaked in water Directions1. Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, water, vegetable oil, and garlic together in a large bowl;
Ingredients1/2 cup uncooked white rice1/2 cup nori (roasted seaweed), crumbled1 English cucumber, cut into 1 inch strips2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed2 cups shredded imitation crabmeat2 teaspoons wasabi powder, or to taste1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon white sugar1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon sesame seeds
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, in coordination with the Kane Senior Council and State representative Barbara Hernandez, will be hosts to a free Food Distribution Drive-Thru event for seniors from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the Aurora Police Department, 1200 E. Indian Trail Road in Aurora.
A long line of cars is in place Monday morning in Aurora’s Phillips Park prior the opening of the third pop-up pantry food distribution this Summer.
Ingredients1/2 cup mayonnaise1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 cloves garlic, chopped4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts4 slices of prosciutto Directions1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, spinach, feta cheese, and garlic until well blended. Set aside. 3.
