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.
Portobello Penne Casserole
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 3/4 cups milk 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed Directions1.
Recipe of the Week: Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
Ingredients 2 cups frozen peas and carrots 2 cups frozen green beans 1 cup sliced celery 1.2 cup butter 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1 1/3
Recipe of the Week: Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
Ingredients 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs 1 (10 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 1 cup pumpkin puree 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping,
Recipe of the Week: Shrimp Linguini with Creamy Herb Sauce
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup white wine 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 cup milk 1 pound cooked shrimp Directions1. Bring
Recipe of the Week: Baked Italian Chicken
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon dried parsley 6 boneless chicken thighs, with skin 1 teaspoon dried parsley Directions 1. Preheat oven for 375F and lightly grease a baking pan.
Fill the Bowls fundraiser in Aurora Sunday, Oct. 27
A citywide Sunday Brunch Fundraiser will be held Sunday, Oct. 27 by a coalition of more than 20 Fox Valley restaurants. Fill the Bowls organizers will welcome guests of all ages from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Gaslight Manor Banquets, 2485 Church Road in Aurora. Funds raised will support
Recipe of the Week: Chicken with Quinoa and Veggies
Ingredients 1 cup rinsed quinoa 2 cups chicken broth 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 small onion, chopped 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips 1 zucchini, diced 1 tomato, diced 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese 8 fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon lime juice
New Fonda mi Pueblito (My Small Town) Restaurant offers traditional cooking
By Rachel Troyer Fonda mi Pueblito recently-opened its doors at 31 N. Broadway in the former Taco Grill location in downtown Aurora. The city government celebrated with a ribbon-cutting in early October. It is a traditional Mexican restaurant where all of the food is fresh and made in-house. The owner
Recipe of the Week: Apple butter
Ingredients 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 1 cup apple cider 4 pounds Macintosh apples – peeled, cored and chopped 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup apple brandy (apple cider can be a substitute) 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon
Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 4 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2/3 cup water 2 cups sugar 3 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice 1 cup walnuts 1/2