On The Menu

This Savory Stew from Martha Stewart sounds amazing! I am thinking dinner tomorrow night…

2 T. olive oil
12 ounces hot Italian sausage, cut into small chunks
12 cipollini onions (pearl onions can be substituted), peeled
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
3 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock, skimmed of fat
One 1/2-ounce bundle of fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano
One 2 1/2-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch-long sticks
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
12 brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half (not sure if I am gonna add this. No one in my family likes brussel sprouts)
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper