Tag: Food

Recipe of the week: Tex-Mex Casserole

Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 onion, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped8 ounces egg noodles1 (15 ounce) can chili1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1/4 cup salsa1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In...

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Recipe of the Week: Macaroni Salad

Ingredients4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup distilled white vinegar1/4 cup white sugar2 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped1/4 cup grated carrot2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers Directions1. Bring a large pot of...

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Recipe of the Week: Zucchini Lasagna

Ingredients1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper1/4 cup finely chopped carrots2 cloves garlic, minced1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.1 cup cottage cheese1 egg, beaten3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan...

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Recipe of the Week: Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce1/8 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup milk1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup shredded zucchini1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 350...

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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,...

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Recipe of the Week: Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1/2 green bell pepper, diced1/2 onion, minced3 cloves garlic, minced1 egg1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce2/3 cup bread crumbs Directions1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of...

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Recipe of the Week: Monkey Tails

Ingredients10 popsicle sticks5 ripe bananas, peeled and cut in half1 (16 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon butter8 tablespoons unsweetened toasted coconut flakes4 tablespoons chopped almondswax paper Directions1. Insert one popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana. Place the bananas on a wax paper covered baking sheet and...

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Recipe of the Week: Summer Chicken Burgers

Ingredients1 ripe avocado, sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon butter1 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder4 hamburger buns4 tablespoons mayonnaise4 slices provolone cheese Directions1. In a small bowl, combine sliced avocado, lemon juice, and mayonnaise and...

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Free breakfasts at two Plano schools

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Plano schools will offer free bag breakfasts at two school buildings during June. Children 18 and under can pick up a free breakfast bag at Plano High School between the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at P.H. Miller School...

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Recipe of the Week: Summer Pasta Salad

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...

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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 garlic1/2 tablespoon adobo sauce and chipotle chile pureesalt and pepper to...

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Recipe of the Week: Potato Salad

Ingredients6 eggs10 red potatoes, chopped2 cloves garlic1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup ranch dressing1/3 cup dill pickle relish2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/8 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon celery seed1 onion, chopped1/4 cup pepperoncini, deseeded and diced Directions1. In a small pot add water and bring to a...

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Recipe of the Week: Pork Tenderloin in wine gravy

Ingredients2 pounds pork tenderloin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 onion, thinly sliced1 stalk celery, chopped1/2 pound sliced mushrooms2 cups red wine1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F and heat a skillet to high heat. 2. Add oil to pan and...

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Recipe of the Week: Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients1 cup olive oil1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1 lemon, juiced2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon ketchup2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attachedwood skewers (soaked in water 30 minutes Directions1. In a mixing bowl, mix together...

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Recipe of the Week: Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients4 large baking potatoes1/2 cup of bacon bits1 cup plain Greek yogurt1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese8 green onions, sliced Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour. 3. When potatoes...

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Recipe of the Week: Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups butter, softened1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding dry mix4 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract4 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 cups chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Sift together the flour...

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Egg salad with a kick

Ingredients12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped1/2 cup light mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon paprika3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish2 tablespoons chopped green onion1/4 cup real bacon bits Directions1. In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, mustard, horseradish, red onion and bacon bits. Season...

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Illinois state: End food deserts

By Alex Abbeduto & Cole Longcor Grocery startups can now apply for funding allocated in last year’s $20 million Illinois Grocery Initiative aimed at preventing and eliminating food deserts in Illinois. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, which is administering the grants, is accepting applications in the second round...

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Recipe of the week: Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients12 whole fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon minced garlic1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Rinse and clean mushrooms. Carefully break off...

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Kiwanis Club of Aurora Pancake Day

75th Annual Aurora Kiwanis Pancake Day Saturday, April 6

Saturday, April 6, the Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora, 8 a.m.-noon, for the “75th Kiwanis Pancake Day.” The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 108 th year presents this annual breakfast event...

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