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‘Frosty Flapjacks’ and freebies Jan. 29

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Aurora Noon Lions Club’s “Frosty Flapjacks” pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 29, will feature free giveaways and raffle prizes. The first-ever event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking...

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Recipe of the Week: Chicken Florentine Casserole

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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 cheese Directions1. Preheat oven...

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Recipe of the Week: Old-Fashioned Pancakes

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Ingredients1 ½ cups all-purpose flour3 ½ teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste1 tablespoon white sugar1 ¼ cups milk, warm1 egg3 tablespoons butter, melted Directions1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and...

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Recipe of the Week: Lemon Chicken Piccata

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Ingredients3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch medallionssalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 clove garlic, minced1 cup low sodium chicken broth1/2 lemon, thinly sliced1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced Directions Preheat oven...

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Balanced diet with justice, healthy climate, one goal

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First of two parts What’s In A Social Justice Diet? Ray Levy Uyeda contributed the following article in YES! magazine (Journalism for People Building A Better World) “Billions of dollars are spent telling individuals how to eat healthy. But even if you follow Eat-Lancet’s planet-friendly diet to a T, and...

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Recipe of the Week: Hot Spiced Christmas Wine

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Ingredients2 oranges2 (750 milliliter) bottles red wine1 (750 milliliter) bottle white wine1 (3 inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced3 cinnamon sticks1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup brandy (optional) Directions1. Use a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the oranges in...

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Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley food fundraiser Dec. 16

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The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley will be host to a fundraising partnership with Katerina’s Authentic Greek Cuisine of Batavia 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. Meals will cost $16.99 and include one entree and one dessert. Each meal ordered will contribute $3 to JFI. Entree choices are gyro...

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Recipe of the Week: Big Brownies

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Ingredients1 cup butter, melted1 1/2 cups white sugar1 1/4 cups brown sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 eggs1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. 2. Combine the melted butter, white sugar, brown...

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Holiday food available online only

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Women of Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will make holiday cookies, candies, and bean soup mix, to raise funds for missions projects. Congregant Emmy Lou John said United Methodist Women will sell boxes of cookies for $10, plates of 20 buttermints for $2, three rosettes for $2, bags of...

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Recipe of the Week: Beef Enchiladas

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Ingredients1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef1 bunch green onions, finely chopped1 diced fresh jalapeno pepper1/4 cup water1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning1 cup plain yogurt1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup black olives6 (6 inch) corn tortillas Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F....

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Recipe of the Week: Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

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Ingredients2 cups frozen peas and carrots2 cups frozen green beans1 cup sliced celery1.2 cup butter2/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 3/4 cups chicken broth1 1/3 cups milk4 cups cubed cooked turkey meat – light and dark meat...

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Breakfast in Plano to assist veterans

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The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will be host to an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. Menu items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy,...

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Recipe of the Week: Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Ingredients3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 eggs1 (10 inch) prepared graham cracker crust1 cup pumpkin puree3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch ground cloves1 pinch ground nutmeg1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 2. In a large...

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Gratitude, helpful: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry

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Gratitude is the theme of the month and yet so often during the holiday season, the struggles of our neighbors in need can seem amplified. Although the more fortunate individuals assemble wish lists and stores advertise the abundance and charms of a sparkling holiday season, others simply cannot make ends...

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Recipe of the Week: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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Ingredients3 red bell peppers, sliced lengthwise1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon minced garlic1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved1 cup chicken broth3/4 cup quinoa1/2 carrot, grated1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (6 ounce)...

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Volunteers collect 1,705 pounds of produce for Loaves and Fishes Community Services

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A group of 32 volunteers recently walked through the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots to glean any leftover vegetables following the close of the 2021 gardening season. The volunteers collected 1,705 pounds of produce which was donated to Loaves and Fishes Community Services. Additionally, over the Summer, donations including the...

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Deadline Oct. 29 for Thank You Veterans luncheon

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A Thank You Veterans luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at the Fox Valley Park District’s Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The public is invited. Deadline to register online at wherefunbegins.org is Friday, Oct. 29. The event will open...

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Aurora Knights of Columbus Council 14929 dinner October 27

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Aurora Knights of Columbus Council 14929 will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner fundraiser Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Luigi’s Pizza, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Patrons may dine in or take carryouts. The menu includes spaghetti with meatballs,...

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Recipe of the Week: Smokey Chipotle Meatloaf

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Ingredients2 eggs1/3 cup and two tablespoons hickoryflavored barbeque sauce2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced,or to taste2 teaspoons 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...

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American Legion Riders Baked Potato Lunch Oct. 30

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The American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich is sponsoring a Baked Potato Lunch Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Serving times are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for dine in/carry out. Donations are $8 for a baked potato topped with your favorite toppings...

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