Tag: Food

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

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 1/4 tablespoons adobo sauce and chipotle chili pureesalt and pepper