North Dakota - The Flickertail State, State flower: Wild Prairie Rose

1. Borscht
2. Celery and Apple Salad
3. Lamb and Cabbage (Fair I Kaal)
4. Lefse (Old World Potato Cakes)
5. Tomatoes Dakota Style
6. Whole Wheat Bread
7. Dakota Cream Pie

Borscht - Serves 8 to 10

1 oz dried mushrooms
3 cups water
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 med beets, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
6 cups boiling water
1 onion, whole, peeled
1 bay leaf
10 peppercorns
1 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
2 Tbsp tomato paste

Simmer mushrooms in 3 cups water for 1 hour. Strain and save stock. Wash mushrooms thoroughly and reserve.

Saute onion in oil until golden. Add beets, carrot and celery. Cook 5 minutes. Add boiling water, lemon juice, tomato paste, onion and seasonings. Simmer 15 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are soft.

Remove the whole onion, peppercorns and bay leaf. Add mushroom stock and salt to taste. Cool to let flavors marry. Serve cold or reheat. Add mushrooms and a bit of sour cream to each serving if desired.

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