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If your only memories of beets (like mine) are those red, canned, jelly like vegetables, then read on for more appetizing and yummy beet recipes. When selecting beets, you should always look for ones ...

Prepare the beets by peeling them, trimming the ends and slicing them on a mandolin set to 1/8 inch (3 millimeters). Zest and juice the orange into a large mixing bowl, add the honey and salt, and mix ...

Golden beets take on a melt-in-your-mouth texture in this elegant side dish, infused with the warmth of turmeric and the natural sweetness of maple syrup. A final swirl of butter turns the pan juices ...

Chunks or frozen watermelon blitzed in a food processor make quick work of this summery dessert. While many roast or pickle beets, Caroline Barrett uses raw beets in a goat cheese-studded salad. This ...

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From a culinary perspective, beets offer a two-one punch. Their bright pink color can brighten up the simplest of dishes, while their earthy sweetness complements myriad ingredients. However, their ...

What’s in season: Stroll your farmers market stands, and you’ll find varieties of beets that go far beyond the red supermarket staple. Shades of the root vegetable, which are typically in season from ...

Until fresh spring vegetables arrive, “we’re holding on to our favorite winter salads” and making no apologies, said the editors of TastingTable.com. This colorful escarole salad—from the chefs behind ...

"Beets are one of those vegetables that sound virtuous but, when cooked right, eat like a treat—earthy, naturally sweet and surprisingly luxurious," says Chef Judy Joo. But beets have a tough ...

How to choose good beets: Roots should be firm, skin smooth. Avoid beets that have spots, bruises or soft, wet areas, all of which indicate spoilage. Pick beets similar in size to ensure even cooking.