Montgomery VFW Post 7452 cooks
The cooks and support group at the VFW Post 7452 in Montgomery pose following the Winter’s final Saturday morning breakfast last weekend open to the public.
National Meatball Day in Batavia Saturday, March 7
There will be a National Meatball Day, Swedish style, with a benefit dinner for the Swedish American Children’s Choir from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S Lincoln Street in Batavia. The dinner will feature Swedish meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, lingonberries,
Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Ingredients 4 cups baking mix 3 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 1/3 cups water 1/2 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley Directions1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Recipe of the Week: Banana Sour Cream Bread
Ingredients 1/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup butter 3 cups white sugar 3 eggs 6 very ripe bananas, mashed 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking soda 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1
Recipe of the Week: Taco Pie
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package crescent rolls 1 pound ground beef 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 8 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese 1 (14 ounce) bag nacho chips, crushed Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Lay crescent dough flat on the bottom
Plano Legion Post 395 breakfast Sunday
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395 will be host to its all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. Menu items will include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and made-to-order omelets. The breakfast will be
Pizza and pasta fundraiser by Aurora Noon Lions February 25
An all-you-can-eat pizza and pasta dinner fundraiser will be held by the Aurora Noon Lions Club from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Donations are $8 for adults, $6 for
Recipe of the Week: Morning Glory Muffins
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut 1 apple, peeled, cored, and shredded 3 eggs 1 cup applesauce 2 teaspoons vanilla
Recipe of the Week: Enchilada Meatballs
Ingredients 2 cups crumbled cornbread 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350F. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, half of
Recipe of the Week: Moroccan Chicken Thighs
Ingredients 8 bone-in chicken thighs 1 ½ cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons paprika 3 tablespoons ground cumin 3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root 3 teaspoons ground turmeric 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ white onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 cup pimento-stuffed
Recipe of the Week: Crispy snacks
Ingredients 2 cups butter 2 cups white sugar 2 cups corn syrup 1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy corn and rice square cereal 1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy rice cereal squares 2 cups sliced almonds 2 cups unsweetened, flaked coconut 1 cup chopped dried cranberries 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon Directions1. In a
Recipe of the Week: Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions
Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 pound beef flank steak, sliced 1/8 inch thick 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 cup vegetable oil for frying 2 bunches green onions,
Girls Scouts open cookie sales
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) officially launched the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season January 8, when Girl Scouts across northern Illinois become entrepreneurs when they earn money to power their own leadership opportunities and adventures! This season, GSNI has two sweet new ways to celebrate young female leaders: A
Baked Ziti
Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce 1/4 cup red wine 4 cloves of garlic, minced 6 ounces sliced provolone cheese 6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
All-you-can-eat in Plano Sunday morning
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395 will be host to its All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. It will be an affordable all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and it will help the Sons of the American Legion raise funds to help support
Thursdays: Bulldog Breakfasts at Covenant Living
On Thursday mornings Covenant Living at the Holmstad in Batavia, resident Judy Johnson sets her alarm for 5:30 a.m.. That’s because she, along with a group of eight others from the community, start their volunteer duties just 45 minutes later. The group of residents help in making and serving breakfast
Pancake Breakfast at Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego Saturday, Dec. 7
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, will be host to a pancake breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7. The public is invited. Parking is free. Breakfast donations are $10 for adults and $8 for children ages four to
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups chopped onions 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons dried dill weed 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4
Breakfast with Santa at East Aurora Saturday, Dec. 14
East Aurora High School students from two clubs will be host to a Breakfast with Santa event from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. The event will take place in the cafeteria at East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora. Guests should enter at door No. 15.