Category: Food

Recipe of the Week: Pineapple Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings, juice drained and reserved1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic powder4 pork chops1 pinch ground black pepper Directions1. Mix together the drained pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder together in a large plastic zipper bag, and mix the bag...

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Reader’s Voice: Restaurant, video-gaming, worthy

July 23, 2023Dear editor; A recently-opened restaurant and a very nice/new video gaming room are now available in North Aurora. They have a free, private, event room with a private bar available that holds approximately 85 persons with no cost for the room. The food is very good and the...

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Recipe of the Week: Cucumber and Fresh Corn Salad

Submitted by Mary Goetsch Ingredients3 ears of corn, husked2 cucumbers, shredded1 pear with skin, cut into 1 inch slices1/4 cup poppyseed dressing1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugarsalt and pepper to taste Directions1. Place water in a pot with a steamer grate and boil. When the water is boiling place the three ears...

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Christmas in July Fundraiser

O’Malley’s Pub & Eatery, 701 Hill Avenue, Aurora, will be host to Christmas in July Fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Advocacy Board needs funds for those who need food stability. Tickets are $20, which includes appetizers and one raffle ticket. Tickets...

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Recipe of the Week: Tangy Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients2 pounds pork tenderloin2/3 cup honey1/2 cup Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt Directions1. Place meat in a large resealable plastic bag. In a medium bowl, mix together honey, Dijon mustard, chili powder, and salt. Pour marinade over tenderloins, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. 2. Prepare...

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Marie Wilkinson Pantry benefit July 29

A ‘Christmas in July’-themed fundraiser to benefit Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry’s annual Holiday Meal program will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at O’Malley’s Pub & Eatery, 701 Hill Avenue in Aurora. The public is invited. Guests will enjoy appetizers, a Christmas photo booth, raffle...

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Recipe of the Week: Guacamole

Ingredients3 avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup diced onion3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional) Directions1. In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes,...

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Recipe of the Week: Chili-Lime Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients3 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powdercayenne pepper to tastesalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces skewers Directions1. In a...

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Recipe of the Week: Grilled Pineapple

Ingredients1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch thick rings1/4 teaspoon honey3 tablespoons melted butter1 dash hot pepper saucesalt to taste Directions1. Place cut pineapple in a large resealableplastic bag. Add honey, butter, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Seal bag, and shake to coat evenly. Marinate overnight. 2....

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Recipe of the Week: Grilled Salmon

Ingredients1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon lemon juice1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup water1/4 cup vegetable oil Directions1. Season salmon fillets with pepper and garlic powder. 2. In a small bowl add lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil and...

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Black fraternities and sororities place food boxes into trunks of vehicles at a previous Juneteenth Food Distribution.

Free groceries for 1,000 families Friday, June 16, at Juneteenth Food Giveaway in Aurora

1,000 families will be provided food tomorrow at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Food Distribution Drive-Thru at Phillips Park in Aurora. In honor of Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend, more than 150 members of Black fraternities and sororities are gathering tomorrow morning in Aurora to distribute food to those in need....

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Recipe of the Week: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients1 (12 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta1 cup bacon bits1 cup lite mayonnaise3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 cup milk, or as needed1 large tomato, chopped1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Directions1. Bring a large pot...

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Montgomery Street Eats Festival June 10

The Montgomery Street Eats Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10, in Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street and along River Street adjacent to the Fox River in the downtown area of Montgomery. The day-long event will feature as many as 13 food trucks...

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Recipe of the Week: Key West Chicken

Ingredients3 tablespoons soy sauce1½ tablespoons honey1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 teaspoons lime juice2 teaspoons chopped garlic4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Directions1. In a shallow container, blend soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and garlic. Place chicken breast halves into the mixture, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in...

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Aurora Noon Lion’s pizza picnic for hearing-impaired K-12 students

Aurora Noon Lion Carrie Snyder, right, offers pizza at a June 1 picnic at Aurora's Phillips Park for hearing-impaired K-12 students, families and educators from East Aurora and West Aurora public school districts.

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Sandwich VFW Post #1486 dinner June 10

The Sandwich VFW Post #1486 will sponsor a pork chop dinner, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the dinner are $15 for two pork chops, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, and dinner roll. The dinner is dine in...

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Recipe of the Week: Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces1 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary1/4 teaspoon ground thyme1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried sage1 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups buttermilk2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder2 1/2...

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Recipe of the Week: Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 onion, chopped1/2 pint sour cream1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1 tablespoon dried parsley1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce1/2 cup water1 tablespoon chili powder1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper1 clove garlic, minced8 (10 inch) flour tortillas1...

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Loaves & Fishes renames its Aurora food distribution hub

Loaves & Fishes Community Services recently celebrated the naming of their Aurora building as the Linnea Eleanor Rutkowski Food Distribution Hub in response to a generous gift by the Gustafson Family Foundation Fund of DuPage Foundation. In appreciation of the lead gift for the project, the nonprofit has named the...

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Recipe of the Week: Grilled Beer Brats

Ingredients1/4 cup butter2 medium onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, chopped4 (12 ounce) bottles dark beer2 pounds fresh bratwurst (count of 10)10 hot dog buns Directions1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. 2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the...

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