Boxed meals for kids from Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Meals on the Move
Aurora kids peruse samples if free boxed meals from Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Meals on the Move program at Blackhawk Park in Aurora Tuesday, June 7.
Aurora kids peruse samples if free boxed meals from Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Meals on the Move program at Blackhawk Park in Aurora Tuesday, June 7.
Ingredients1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast1 cup barbeque sauce1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup light brown sugar1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1 extra large onion, chopped2 large cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon liquid smoke1 teaspoon lemon juice Directions1. Pour the
Beginning this week, all children in Aurora will have access to free, nutritious meals all Summer. Through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program, the Northern Illinois Food Bank will offer its Meals on the Move program for Aurora children 18 years old and younger. Free and nutritious boxed meals will
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 pound provolone cheese, grated1/2 pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half1 large green bell pepper, cut into half-inch pieces1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained1 (10 ounce) can of peas1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, drained1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad
Discouraging highly-processed foods, “Eat real food to be really healthy” said Dr. Richard Steslow, DO, at the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora Thursday, May 19, meeting.
Ingredients1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed3 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) Directions1. Preheat an oven to 425 F. 2. Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the
Ingredients1 tablespoon olive oil4 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 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper1 clove garlic, minced8 (10 inch) flour tortillas1 (12 ounce)
Ingredients1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into one-inch pieces1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek-style yogurt1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, squeezed of water, and grated1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons white vinegar6 wooden skewers, or as
Ingredients2 1/2 cups white sugar1 1/2 cups butter, softened4 eggs3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon lemon extract2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons butter, softened1 tablespoon lemon zest Directions1. Preheat oven to 325F. Grease and flour a Bundt pan. 2. Beat white
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter2 onions, diced1 clove garlic, minced1 ½ tablespoons curry powder2 ½ teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground turmeric¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)½ teaspoon ground black pepper¼ teaspoon ground ginger¼ ground cinnamon1 pound ground beef2 potatoes, diced2 tomatoes, diced Directions1. Melt butter in a large wok or skillet over medium heat;
Ingredients2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided1 onion, sliced into rings1 tablespoon honey2 skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips1/2 cup barbeque sauce1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 tablespoon cumin8 (10 inch) flour tortillas Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. In a large, deep skillet, heat 1
Ingredients12 ounces plain yogurt2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cloves2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger6 cloves garlic, minced5 teaspoons paprika3 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground coriander16 chicken thighs Directions1. In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, salt, pepper, cloves, and ginger. Mix in garlic, paprika,
Ingredients4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/8 inch slices1 onion, sliced into rings3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups milk1 cup sour cream2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 400F. Butter a 1 quart casserole dish. 2. In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium
Ingredients2 teaspoons olive oil2 pounds Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup olive oil4 large potatoes, chopped2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped2 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped3 large onions, diced2 cloves of garlic, minced1/2 cup white wine1/2 cup chicken stock1 tablespoon Italian seasoningsalt and pepper to
“Grow Your Own Groceries – in Containers!”, a free seminar that will help shoppers save money on food, build health and find the pleasures of gardening, will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive, in Sugar Grove. During the
The Kane Senior Council, along with State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), representative Barbara Hernandez, and representative Keith Wheeler, are partners for the third consecutive year to provide frozen meals for seniors who reside in Kane County. “No one should have to worry about having enough to eat. It is so
Patrons of the Yorkville Public Library responded enthusiastically to the Winter reading challenge, Read to Feed, by surpassing the original goal of reading 50,000 minutes in a two-month period by reading 87,496 minutes instead. It was a huge success for our Library and our community. Friends of the Library will
Ingredients1 pound Italian sausage1 clove garlic, minced2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes1 cup sliced carrots1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, undrained2 small zucchini, cubed2 cups spinach – packed, rinsed and torn1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt Directions1. In a stockpot or Dutch
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, while continuing to work for the wellbeing of seniors in her community, is holding an event to distribute five free meals for seniors and veterans of all ages. It will be held at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 5th Avenue in Aurora. Hernandez is
Marmion Academy’s Fishing Team will have its annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25. The drive-through only pick up will be at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Each meal is $15 and includes 3 pieces of Sgt. Dotson’s Famous Fried Catfish, french fries,