Category: Food

Recipe of the Week: Breakfast Cups

Ingredients3/4 pound breakfast sausage1/8 cup minced onion1/8 cup minced green bell pepper1 (12 ounce) can biscuit dough3 eggs, beaten3 tablespoons milk1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2. In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, combine sausage, onion, and green pepper. Cook until sausage is...

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Recipe of the Week: Peach Pound Cake

Ingredients1 cup butter, softened2 cups white sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups fresh peaches, pitted and chopped Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F and butter a 10 inch bundt pan and coat with white sugar. 2. In a large bowl, cream together...

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Leilani Asian Fusion will open August 9

Leilani Asian Fusion, a chef-driven experience that explores Filipino and Pan-Asian flavors and traditions will open to the public Friday, Aug. 9 in the historic Hobbs Building at 2 N. River Street in Downtown Aurora, Leilani is a dining destination for locals and visitors from the surrounding suburbs that features...

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Recipe of the week: Tex-Mex Casserole

Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 onion, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped8 ounces egg noodles1 (15 ounce) can chili1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1/4 cup salsa1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In...

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Recipe of the Week: Macaroni Salad

Ingredients4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup distilled white vinegar1/4 cup white sugar2 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped1/4 cup grated carrot2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers Directions1. Bring a large pot of...

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Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley farmers market July 28

Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley will be host to a one-day farmers market from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28 at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 Fifth Avenue, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The Church is wheelchair accessible. The market...

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Recipe of the Week: Zucchini Lasagna

Ingredients1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper1/4 cup finely chopped carrots2 cloves garlic, minced1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.1 cup cottage cheese1 egg, beaten3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan...

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New: Family Fest Fresh Market

Think Farmers’ Markets are too expensive? Not true at the new Family Fest Fresh Market in SouthEast Aurora. Created specially for the food-desert households of SouthEast neighborhoods, this market features discount options on high-quality, superior foods that build health and taste superb. Double dollars, up to $50.00 worth of food,...

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Recipe of the Week: Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce1/8 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup milk1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup shredded zucchini1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 350...

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Recipe of the Week: Szechwan Shrimp

Ingredients1/2 cup water1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely-grated1/2 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup sliced green onions8 cloves garlic, minced1 pound raw shrimp, tails removed Directions1. In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch,...

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Recipe of the Week: Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1/2 green bell pepper, diced1/2 onion, minced3 cloves garlic, minced1 egg1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce2/3 cup bread crumbs Directions1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of...

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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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