Tag: Food

Recipe of the Week: Salmon Cakes

Ingredients1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil¼ cup minced onion2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper2 tablespoons minced celerysalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon capers1 ¼ pounds fresh wild salmon, coarsely chopped¼ cup mayonnaise¼ cup panko bread crumbs2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 pinch cayenne pepper1 pinch paprika1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs, or

Recipe of the Week: Chicken Katsu with Gyoza sauce

Ingredients1/3 cup rice vinegar1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions2 teaspoons sesame oil4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thicknesssalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1 cup panko

Recipe of the Week: Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients2 cups beef broth1 cup beer1 green pepper, diced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon garlic powder1 bay leaf2 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix1 (4 pound) chuck roast1 jar of giardiniere Directions1. Combine beef

Recipe of the Week: Smokey Burgers

Ingredients2 pounds ground beef1/4 pound of bacon (about 5 slices)1/2 onion, grated1 egg1 tablespoon grill seasoning (equal parts ground black pepper, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder)1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons minced garlic1 1/4 tablespoons adobo sauce and chipotle chile pureesalt and pepper

Free potluck picnic in Geneva, June 26

The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley invites residents interested in healthy eating, environmental justice or related issues to attend its Free Community Potluck Picnic from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the First Congregational Church of Geneva, 327 Hamilton Street, in Geneva. Attendees are invited

Recipe of the Week: Szechwan Shrimp

Ingredients1/2 cup water1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely-grated1/2 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup sliced green onions8 cloves garlic, minced1 pound raw shrimp, tails removed Directions1. In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch,

Recipe of the Week: Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients6 cups chicken broth, divided3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced2 shallots, diced1 1/2 cups Arborio rice1/2 cup dry white winesea salt, to tastefreshly ground black pepper, to taste3 tablespoons chives, diced4 tablespoons butter1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions1. In a