Borscht
Originally uploaded by Knitter Kim
I've been having fun this weekend, playing with some recipes I've never tried before. Yesterday, I made a Ragu Bolognese which was quite rich and delicious on some farfalle pasta. It was served with Italian bread and a salad and for dessert, an apple pie made completely from scratch topped with real whipped cream. We all staggered away from the table too full to even discuss the meal properly.
Today, I left Italy and went to Russia. I made borscht which is a tantalizing mix of flavors. Meaty from the beef, earthy from the beets, a little tangy from the apples and the vinegar, and sweet, too. Top the bowl with a dollop of sour cream and it's a complete meal. Very filling and satisfying and the kids enjoyed calling it "vampire soup" due to the really lovely red hue from the roasted beets.
