Tag: Food

Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley volunteers pack snack donations

Since November, The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley, 1921 Wilson Street, Suite A, in Batavia, has been buying, packing, and delivering free snacks for caregivers both at Sunnymere retirement home in Aurora and The Vines senior homes in Elgin. The nonprofit’s volunteers pack snacks at Calvary Episcopal Church,

Oswego Little White School Museum Christmas cheer online

Although Oswego’s Little White School Museum is closed to the public due to the on-going pandemic, that’s not stopping them from spreading a little Christmas cheer during this holiday season. Each year, the Museum has been host to its popular “Toys from the Attic” special seasonal exhibit featuring vintage toys

Recipe of the Week: Lemon Chicken Piccata

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 Directions1. Preheat oven

Food availability not in question ahead of holiday season, cost of traditional Thanksgiving meal drops

With concerns resurfacing over possible food shortages, a study from a national farm group found the supply chain is as resilient as ever, and it’s showing up in the form of lower prices for many traditional Thanksgiving dinner ingredients. This year, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving dinner survey

Recipe of the Week: Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

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

Recipe of the Week: Italian Meatballs

Ingredients1/3 cup plain bread crumbs1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, diced1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork2 large eggs eggs1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions1. Cover a

Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients6 cups chicken stock1 1/2 teaspoons salt4 cups pumpkin puree1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley1 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme1 clove garlic, minced1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 teaspoon black pepper, ground fine1 pinch nutmeg1 pinch cinnamon Directions1. Heat stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, garlic, peppercorns, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Bring

Recipe of the Week: Smokey Chipotle Meatloaf

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

Recipe of the Week: Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

Ingredients1 ½ cups elbow macaroni½ cup cauliflower floretscooking spray1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon all-purpose flour½ cup milk1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese½ teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water,

Recipe of the Week: Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Ingredients4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups chopped onions1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 teaspoons dried dill weed1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon soy sauce2 cups chicken broth1 cup milk3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon saltground black pepper to taste2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped1/2 cup sour cream Directions1. Melt the butter in