The City of Aurora will host its Fall Food Truck Festival, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Many trucks will line up on Benton Street between River Street and Broadway (IL Route 25) in the heart of downtown Aurora, to serve a diverse array of culinary delight.
Ingredients3 cups macaroni1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing1/2 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise1 onion, chopped2 stalks celery, diced1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill1/8 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained Directions1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until done. Drain.
Ingredients1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar1/2 cup dry red wine2 onions, sliced2 carrots, sliced1 bay leaf1/8 teaspoon whole allspice3 whole cloves1 tablespoon black peppercorns1 tablespoon salt4 pounds rump roast1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon vegetable oil5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon white sugar1/2 cup crushed gingersnap cookies Directions1. In large non-metal bowl, combine
Ingredients15 ounces dried soba noodles1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil1/3 cup rice vinegar1/3 cup soy saucejuice from one limezest of one lime2 tablespoons brown sugar2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste1 cup finely grated carrot1/4 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions1. In
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
Ingredients3 avocados – peeled, pitted1 lime, juiced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup diced onion4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon cumin1 pinch ground cayenne pepper Directions1. In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, cumin and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic.
Ingredients2 (10 inch) flour tortillas2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onion, chopped1/2 red bell pepper, chopped3 teaspoon minced garlic1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers3 ounces cream cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1, 4 oz. can of diced green chiles2 tablespoons chopped fresh
Ingredients1/2 cup uncooked white rice1/2 cup nori (roasted seaweed), crumbled1 English cucumber, cut into 1 inch strips2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed2 cups shredded imitation crabmeat2 teaspoons wasabi powder, or to taste1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon white sugar1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Ingredients1 ripe avocado, sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon butter1 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper to taste4 hamburger buns4 tablespoons mayonnaise4 slices provolone cheese Directions1. In a small bowl, combine sliced avocado, lemon juice, and mayonnaise and blend until smooth. Preheat an outdoor
Ingredients1/3 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons paprika1 tablespoon onion powder1/2 tablespoon garlic powder2 teaspoons dry mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 an onion1/2 (12 fluid ounce) can beer Directions1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, about 375 F. Mix the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, onion
Ingredients1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons ketchup6 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon Aleppo red pepper flakes1 tablespoon kosher salt1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, halved4 long metal skewers
Ingredients1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts1 tomato, seeded and chopped1 cucumber, seeded and chopped1 red onion, chopped1 cup crumbled feta cheese1 (2 ounce) can black olives, drained1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper6 tablespoons olive oil,5 tablespoons red wine vinegar2
Ingredients3 tablespoons soy sauce1½ tablespoons honey1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 teaspoons lime juice2 teaspoons chopped garlic4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Directions1. In a shallow container, blend soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and garlic. Place chicken breast halves into the mixture, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in
Ingredients1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup lemon juice1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup water1/4 cup vegetable oil Directions1. Season salmon fillets with pepper, garlic powder, and salt. 2. In a small bowl, stir together lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable
Ingredients1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup honey1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cutinto 1 inch cubes2 cloves garlic5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch piecesskewers Directions1. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce,
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) package tortellini pasta1 cup mayonnaise1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons milk1 (.7 ounce) dry Italian salad dressing mix1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup crumbled feta cheese1 cup cubed summer sausage3/4 cup chopped green onions3/4 cup chopped celery1/2
Ingredients1 (18.25 ounce) package dark chocolate cake mix1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix1 (16 ounce) container sour cream3 eggs1/3 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup coffee flavored liqueur1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. 2. In a
Ingredients2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring1 tablespoon molasses1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 teaspoons minced garlic1/4 cup canola oil8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs Directions1. Mix together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, liquid
Ingredients2 medium zucchini1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces1/4 cup bacon bits1 tablespoon minced black olives1 jalapeno pepper, minced3 tablespoons diced green chile peppers1/4 cup minced onion1/4 cup chopped tomato6 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese1 pinch dried basil Directions1. Prepare the grill for indirect heat. 2. Place the zucchini in
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,
