Summer Borscht

From FoodNetwork.com Ingredients: 5 medium fresh beets salt to taste 2 c. stock 16 oz. Sour cream ½ c. plain yogurt ¼ c. sugar 2 TB lemon juice 2 tsp vinegar 1 ½ tsp pepper 2 c. medium-diced cucumber, seeds removed ½ c. chopped scallions or sweet onion 2 TB chopped fresh dill Directions: Place … Continue reading Summer Borscht

Tomato, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Sauce for Pasta or Polenta

From Asparagus to Zucchini, 3rd ed. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 - 1 1/2 lbs Italian Sausage links (hot or mild) 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup finely chopped fennel stalk 1 teaspoon fennel seed 2 cans (each 28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed, or 7-8 cups peeled, chopped, … Continue reading Tomato, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Sauce for Pasta or Polenta