Ingredients1 tablespoon butter1 onion, chopped1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk1 packet dry onion soup mix3 tablespoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1
Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is once again hosting the Feed the Need! MobilePack event, inviting volunteers to pack more than 800,000 life-saving meals during several shifts on March 8 and 9 at Benedictine University in Lisle. By working with others to scoop rice, soy, dried vegetables, vitamins and minerals,
Ingredients2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust1/2 cup Ranch-style salad dressing1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 cup chopped green onions3 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon black pepper Directions1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Lightly grease a pizza
Haylee Scott, from left, Hannah Scott, and Sean Moore assemble sandwiches Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
There will be a FREE Plano Food Pantry Friday, Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Attendees can pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs. All in need are welcome
Ingredients1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon dry mustard2 cups milk6 ounces shredded white Cheddar cheese6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese1 tablespoon onion powder1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs Directions1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2. Place butternut squash, cut-side down,
Ingredients1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 pound boneless pork loin chops4 tablespoons butter1/4 cup olive oil2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms3 cloves of garlic, minced1 cup Marsala wine Directions1. Mix flour, salt, garlic powder, and oregano together in a medium bowl. Add pork chops, and
Ingredients4 avocados, halved and pitted2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup chopped tomatoes2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 pinch cayenne pepper1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. Scoop out half of the flesh in
Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef3 cups thinly sliced potatoes1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes3/4 cup milk1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a medium
Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 small onion, diced1 clove garlic, minced1 (4 ounce) can green chiles1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix1 (16 ounce) bag frozen corn1 (12 ounce) can black beans, drained1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots1 (12 fluid ounce) can enchilada sauce
Sixty restaurants in Naperville will participate in one of the largest restaurant weeks in the Chicagoland region through Monday, Feb. 3. From fast casual to fancy dining, each participating venue in the 11th annual Naperville Restaurant Week will feature either a prix-fixe menu at an appetizing price or daily discounts.
Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/4 cup butter3 teaspoons minced garlic1 tablespoon lemon juice1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/2 cup half-and-half1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach, drained4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced2/3 cup bacon bits2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 egg1/4 teaspoon paprika
The City of Aurora government will be host to its first-ever Aurora Restaurant Week from January 21 through February 4. The exciting new event is designed to showcase Aurora’s rapidly growing and diverse culinary scene. Residents and visitors will have the chance to enjoy exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus at
Ingredients1 1/2 pounds ground pork1 large baking potato1 large onion, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 cup water1 9 inch double crust deep dish pie1 pastry, large enough to cover 9 inch pie1 egg1/4 teaspoon paprika Directions1. Preheat oven to
Ingredients2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded3 eggs, beaten1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup milk8 ounces of salsa Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. 2. Lay half of
Ingredients4 1/2 cups1/2 cup butter, melted1/3 cup milk1 cup white sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs, beaten1 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup butter1 cup chopped pecans Directions1.Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. 2. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce the skin with a fork
Ingredients4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 3/4 cups white chocolate chips1/3 cup butter3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 1/4 cups Irish cream liqueur1 1/2 cups chopped nuts Directions1. Butter a 8×8 inch pan. 2. In a microwave safe bowl add 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup white chocolate chips, and 1/4 cup
Visitors to Do or Dye Designs salon in downtown Aurora enjoy hot cocoa at the sixth annual Cocoa Crawl the evening of Friday, Dec. 6.
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will be host to a Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) mobile food truck market from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, in the church parking lot, 14 N. May Street. The drive-thru event features distribution of free food, including breads, cereals, meat,
Ingredients2 pounds white chocolate30 small peppermint candy canes Directions1. Line a large jellyroll pan with foil. 2. Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. 3. Place candy canes in a plastic
