Tag: Food

Recipe of the Week: Chicken Pierre

Ingredients6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 pinch ground black pepper3 tablespoons butter1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid1/2 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon mustard powder1/2 teaspoon celery seed1 clove garlic, minced Directions1. In a shallow

Recipe of the Week: Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients1 pound dry kidney beans1/4 cup vegetable oil1 large onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped2 tablespoons minced garlic2 stalks celery, chopped6 cups water2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried sage1 tablespoon dried parsley1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 pound andouille sausage, sliced4 cups water2 cups long grain white

Meat challenges met with U of I
Deer Donation Program meeting

In response to rising food and meat prices and the challenges food pantries have in obtaining meat, University of Illinois Extension, along with key partners, launched the Illinois Deer Donation Program in 2022. Illinois Extension will present a live online webinar summarizing the outcomes of the inaugural program from noon

Recipe of the Week: Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots1 pound ground beef1 cup diced onion3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons Montreal-style steak seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup milk1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheesecooking spray Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare

Recipe of the Week: Slow Cooker Apple Cider Braised Pork

Ingredients1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roastsalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 shallots, sliced1 rib celery, chopped1/2 cup apple cider vinegar2 1/2 cups apple cider4 cloves garlic, peeled1 bay leaf1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste2 tablespoons cold butter, cut

Recipe of the Week: Chicken in a Pot

Ingredients1 1/2 cups chicken broth3 tablespoons tomato paste1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon salt2 cloves garlic, minced4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs2 teaspoons olive oil2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms DirectionsIn a medium bowl, combine the broth, tomato paste, ground black pepper, oregano, salt

Making, storing sauerkraut augmented with helpful tips

By Susan Glassman and Lisa Peterson Probiotic-rich foods can enhance digestion and improve overall gut health. All are produced through fermentation, a food preservation method that has been used for thousands of years to naturally reduce the risk of food spoilage and foodborne illness. Common foods include sourdough bread, kombucha,

Recipe of the Week: Big and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 egg1 egg yolk2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Directions1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. 2. Sift together the flour,