Aging well and staying both healthy and strong is everyone’s dream. So why do so many fall short of achieving that dream? Everyone has had a share of aches and pains, wounds, or accidents. There are thousands of voices, from television to radio to social media, to newspapers, telling us
Ingredients1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined1 cup diced yellow onion1 1/2 cups canned corn1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo1/4 cup whole-wheat panko crumbs1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon lime juice2 teaspoons cilantroSea salt and black pepper to taste
Ingredients2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions1. Combine tuna, onion, and parsley in a medium bowl. 2. Whisk oil, lemon
Ingredients1/4 cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons sesame oil2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon white sugar2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely-gratedsalt and ground black pepper to taste2 (16 ounce) packages shelled edamame (green soybeans)1 (15 ounce) can baby corn, drained and cut into bite-size pieces1 (8 ounce)
This volunteer opportunity is for individuals age 21 and over, who desire to make sure seniors, who have been impacted by the pandemic, have enough food. Volunteers are needed to assist Senior Services Associates by delivering five frozen meals to senior clients on Wednesdays. A background check or submission of
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
Aurora Noon Lions Club will hold a barbecue rib dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Luigi’s Pizza, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Diners may eat in or pickup dinners at a drive-thru in the parking lot. Menu choices are ribs
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, 1110 Jericho Road in Aurora, will hold a first drive-thru free food distribution for military personnel on Memorial Day weekend Friday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. Invited are veterans, active-duty personnel and Gold Star families. Pantry volunteers will load patrons’ vehicles with bags
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395 will be host to an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet Mother’s Day, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 9. Menu items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and made-to-order omelets. The breakfast will
Ingredients1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup Italian salad dressing1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 anchovy fillets, drained and minced1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper3 tablespoons olive oil1 pound tilapia fillets1/8 teaspoon of lemon juicesalt and cayenne pepper to taste4 cups lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces1 small red onion,
Ingredients1 (10.75 ounce) package frozen prepared pound cake, thawed and cut into 9 slices3/4 cup strong brewed coffee3/4 cup white sugar1/3 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream1/4 cup chocolate syrup1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup crushed Heath Bar Directions1. Arrange cake slices on bottom of a rectangular
Ingredients2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa1 1/4 cup fat-free feta cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella or cheddar1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (in oil)1 cup chopped spinach1 cup diced cherry tomatoes1/2 cup skim milk1 teaspoon crushed or minced garlic1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon parsley1 teaspoon onion powderSea salt and course black pepper
Chupacabra Puerto Rican Kitchen, 31 N. Broadway, Aurora, owners Maria and Peter Skokan recently won an outdoor dining booth from Aurora Downtown.
Aurora Cosmopolitan Club will hold a drive-through barbecue dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Russ George, Aurora Cosmo president, said 5-B’s Catering will prepare meals. Options are a half chicken dinner, $15; two pork
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted6 chicken thighssalt and pepper to taste6 slices prosciutto (thin sliced)4 cloves of garlic, minced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup dry white wine1 cup sour cream Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Drizzle butter into a casserole dish. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and
Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs1/2 cup milk1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions1. In a large mixing bowl add the milk, water, and eggs. Gradually stir in the flour while stirring. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth. 2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick frying
In honor of National Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, Mission BBQ Naperville, 376 Illinois Route 59, Naperville, will have free sandwiches. The free sandwich is available only Monday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.. It is a thank you to all Vietnam Vets for their service and commitment
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter2 cups chopped onion1 cup white button mushrooms, diced1 stalk celery, diced4 cups chicken stock4 cups diced potatoes2 cloves of garlic, minced1 (3 oz) package of bacon bits2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes1 (6.5 oz) can of minced clams in clam juice1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoningsalt
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, March 21. Menu Items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and omelets. The breakfast will be served at
Ingredients1 cup unsalted butter1 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter1 cup white sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions1. Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs. 2. In a
