Ingredients2 eggs1/2 cup hickory barbeque sauce2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste1 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced, no seeds1 teaspoon adobo sauce1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 onion, chopped1/2 cup dry oatmeal2 pounds lean ground beef Directions1.Preheat
Taste of Norway Hostfest, an annual fall festival, was held Sunday, Nov. 3 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery by Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472. The social and cultural group meets on the first Sunday of each month at the church. At noon, lunch was served and
Ingredients4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered6 tablespoons butter, divided2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound lean ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon herbes de Provence1 teaspoon Worcester sauce1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 1/2 cups frozen peas Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9 inch deep-dish pie plate. 2.
Community Advocacy Awareness Network (CAAN) will be host to the Annual Celebration of Unity Dinner Sunday Nov. 24, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Prisco Center, 150 W Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The event is free and open to the public. The buffet style meal will include drinks and desserts. We
Taste of Norway Hostfest, an annual fall festival showcasing Norwegian food, music, and crafts, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Avenue in Montgomery. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The sponsor is Sons of Norway
Ingredients1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup butter1 egg1 cup molasses2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 cup applesauce2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup hot water Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan. 2. In a large bowl,
A pop-up drive through food pantry will be held at Temple B’nai Israel, 400 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. The public is invited. Clients should enter at Westminster’s lot and proceed to the Temple’s lot to receive food. The event is
The Sandwich VFW Post #1486, 713 S. Main Street, will sponsor a turkey dinner Saturday, Nov. 2, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Donations for the dinner are $14 for turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, veggies, dinner roll, and dessert. The dinner is dine in or drive-thru with funds
Ingredients2 1/2 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 1/4 cups brown sugar1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup canned pumpkin puree1/2 cup applesauce2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apple1/2 teaspoon ground Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 18 muffin cups or
Aurora Lions Club will be to host its annual “Great Pumpkin” pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 W. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited to attend in costume. Parking is free. Admission is $10 for adults and
Attendees can pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more at the free Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Bring your food pantry card,
Ingredients3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons chilled basil pesto1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 1/4-inch thick1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon minced garlic1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon ground thyme2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Directions1. Preheat oven to 375F. 2. Mix feta cheese, basil
The grand opening of Meals on Wheels at Plano Methodist Church was Thursday, Oct. 10.
Ingredients1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup white sugar2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon water1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractChocolate chips Directions1. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large microwave-safe mug; stir in milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla
Brigitta Neumann, left, and Carolyn Jones, right, sample international foods during World Communion Sunday at Wesley United Methodist in Aurora Sunday, Oct. 6.
Barbecue chicken and pork chop dinners will be on the menu at a drive-thru 5Bs Barbecue from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 in the Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora parking lot, 14 N. May Street, Aurora. The public is invited. Proceeds will support church ministries. Dinner
Ingredients2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 cups flaked coconut1/4 cup butter, melted1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk4 (1.55 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy1 (8 ounce) bag chopped pecans Directions1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish. 2. In a medium bowl, stir together the graham
Ingredients3/4 cup butter2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup peanut butter1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips4 tablespoons peanut butter Directions1. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an
Ingredients1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls1 pound ground beef1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix4 ounces salsa8 ounces refried beans8 ounces sour cream8 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese blend1 (10 ounce) bag corn chips, crushed Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Lay crescent dough flat on the bottom of a
Ingredients1/2 pound uncooked orzo pasta1/4 cup olive oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half1/4 cup black olives, cut in half lengthwise2 ounces crumbled feta cheese1/2
