Tag: Food

Recipe of the Week: Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

Ingredients2 teaspoons olive oil3 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1/2 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 cup salsa1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes2 tablespoons butter8 (8 inch) flour tortillas1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Directions1. Heat oil in a large

Recipe of the Week: Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients16 large lettuce leaves1 pound lean ground beef1 tablespoon cooking oil1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar1 teaspoon sesame oil2 teaspoons ginger, minced1 teaspoon Asian chile pepper sauce1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and minced1 bunch green onions, chopped2 large carrots, shredded

Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry host to The Garlic Show cooking class

Garlic ice cream? It culminated “The Garlic Show,” a free outdoor cooking class Saturday evening was presented by Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora. Sharon and Anthony “Tony” Pferschy, co-owners of Garlic Breath Farm in Elburn, led the 90-minute demonstration in the pantry’s urban farm at 835 N. Highland Ave.

Recipe of the Week: Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons garlic, minced1 (8 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta6 slices bacon1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small zucchini, sliced1 small yellow squash, sliced1 cup Alfredo sauce1/4 cup milk6 sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese1/4 cup sliced almonds Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly

Black fraternities and sororities place food boxes into trunks of vehicles at a previous Juneteenth Food Distribution.

Free groceries for 1,000 families Friday, June 16, at Juneteenth Food Giveaway in Aurora

1,000 families will be provided food tomorrow at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Food Distribution Drive-Thru at Phillips Park in Aurora. In honor of Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend, more than 150 members of Black fraternities and sororities are gathering tomorrow morning in Aurora to distribute food to those in need.

Recipe of the Week: Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces1 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary1/4 teaspoon ground thyme1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried sage1 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups buttermilk2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder2 1/2

Recipe of the Week: Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 onion, chopped1/2 pint sour cream1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1 tablespoon dried parsley1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce1/2 cup water1 tablespoon chili powder1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper1 clove garlic, minced8 (10 inch) flour tortillas1