Category: Food

Recipe of the Week: Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Ingredients1 cup butter, softened1 1/2 cups white sugar2 eggs1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 5/8 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups blueberries1/2 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a...

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Taste of Norway Fall Festival

Taste of Norway, an annual fall festival showcasing Norwegian food, music and crafts will be held from noon to to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Ave. in Montgomery. The public is invited. Admission is free. The sponsor is Sons of Norway Polar...

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Spaghetti dinner Saturday, Oct. 28

Aurora Knights of Columbus Council No. 14929 will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church school cafeteria, 601 Talma Street in Aurora. The menu includes pasta, sauce (meat or meatless), homemade Italian sausage, garlic bread, salad...

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Recipe of the Week: Bird’s Nest Breakfast Cups

Ingredients1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed1 teaspoon ground black pepper2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese12 eggs2 tablespoons water8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 425 F and grease 24 muffin cups.2. Mix hash brown potatoes, black pepper,...

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Recipe of the Week: Rich and Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin

Ingredients3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon black pepperA dash of nutmeg2 tablespoons white wine1/2 cups freshly shredded Swiss cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a bowl, put the swiss cheese and white wine and mix. Let it...

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East Aurora Football Old-Timers 78th annual dinner October 19

The East High Football Old Timers Association will present the 78th annual dinner at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at Lincoln Inn Banquets Batavia, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31) Batavia. Dinner ticket cost is $35 per person. East Aurora football teams to be recognized...

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Recipe of the Week: Marinara Sauce

Ingredients1/2 cup butter3 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, chopped6 cloves garlic, diced1 pound ground beef1 pound mild sausage6 teaspoons Italian seasoning:1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 teaspoon dried sage2 teaspoons salt optional1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (29 ounce) can...

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Buffet Breakfast in Plano Oct. 15

The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will hold an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public. The Sons of...

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Recipe of the Week: Bird’s Nest Breakfast Cups

Ingredients1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes, thawed1 teaspoon ground black pepper2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese12 eggs2 tablespoons water8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 425 F and grease 24 muffin cups.2. Mix hash brown potatoes, black pepper, olive...

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Recipe of the Week: Sopapilla Cheesecake Pie

Ingredients2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter, room temperature1/4 cup honey Directions1. Preheat an oven to 350 F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. Beat the...

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Loaves & Fishes helps Hunger Action Month

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is collaborating with the Downtown Naperville Alliance to take action on hunger during Hunger Action Month. Several downtown vendors will be host to food drives in their stores and collect dry goods from customers. A drive-through food drive will be scheduled 9 a.m. to 11...

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Recipe of the Week: Chicken Breasts with Artichokes and Capers

Ingredients1 cup whole wheat or white flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste2 pounds chicken breast cutlets2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 garlic cloves, minced1 (12 ounce) jar quartered marinated artichoke hearts, with...

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Recipe of the Week: Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

Ingredients2 teaspoons olive oil3 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1/2 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 cup salsa1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes2 tablespoons butter8 (8 inch) flour tortillas1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Directions1. Heat oil in a large...

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Recipe of the Week: Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce1/2 cup ketchup1/3 cup honey3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried basil Directions1. Lay chicken thighs into the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker. 2. Whisk soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, and basil together in a bowl; pour over the chicken. 3. Cook...

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Recipe of the Week: Bay Pork Chops

Ingredients1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon Old Bay2 cloves minced garlic1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil1 lime, juicedcracked black pepper to taste8 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick Directions1. Whisk together the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, seafood seasoning, minced garlic, basil, lime juice, and black pepper in...

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Recipe of the Week: Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients16 large lettuce leaves1 pound lean ground beef1 tablespoon cooking oil1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar1 teaspoon sesame oil2 teaspoons ginger, minced1 teaspoon Asian chile pepper sauce1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and minced1 bunch green onions, chopped2 large carrots, shredded...

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Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry host to The Garlic Show cooking class

Garlic ice cream? It culminated “The Garlic Show,” a free outdoor cooking class Saturday evening was presented by Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora. Sharon and Anthony “Tony” Pferschy, co-owners of Garlic Breath Farm in Elburn, led the 90-minute demonstration in the pantry’s urban farm at 835 N. Highland Ave....

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Sandwich VFW Pig Roast Aug. 19

The Sandwich VFW Post 1486 is sponsoring its annual pig roast from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the dinner are $13 for pork, potato salad, baked beans, dinner roll, and dessert. Dine in or drive thru. Proceeds...

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Recipe of the Week: Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons garlic, minced1 (8 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta6 slices bacon1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small zucchini, sliced1 small yellow squash, sliced1 cup Alfredo sauce1/4 cup milk6 sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese1/4 cup sliced almonds Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly...

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The Garlic Show will be Aug. 12

Another farm-fresh culinary adventure awaits everyone in Marie’s Garden Kitchen, 835 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora, at The Garlic Show from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. The cooking class will be presented by Garlic Breath Farm of Elburn. Local farmers, Sharon and Tony Pferschy will showcase their wonderful...

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