When you think of sauce, Pear is not exactly the first flavor that comes to mind when creating, But Susan Volland, who wrote the new cookbook, Mastering Sauces, says it should. Susan stopped by Tonia's Kitchen to talk about the book, and where she gets her inspiration. Susan says she loves going to the Farmer's Market and finding out what's fresh, and pears certainly are! One of her recipes involves golden beets and pear juice. The sauce she creates naturally thickens because of the beets' sugars and starches. The robust flavor of the pear juice helps too. Just simmer the beets with lemon thyme and and some water, then add the pear juice and puree in a blender until it's smooth. It's a delicious, bold sauce that goes well with many dishes
See some of the recipes Susan is cooking up on her webpage here
