These delicious recipes are just the beginning of the wonderful things you can do with the planet’s most exuberantly hued root. Few foods are as instantly festive as the earthy-sweet, richly hued beet ...

Beets come in all shapes and sized, from dark red and pink striped to light orange and everything in between. We used a bunch of gorgeous organic Chioggia beets from the farmer’s market. Chioggia ...

3 to 5 pounds fresh whole beets, about 3 inches in diameter, washed 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups white vinegar 1. Place beets in large pot; cover with water. Cook 30 minutes or until fork-tender.

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In a saucepan, combine the beets and water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove the beets and set aside to cool, reserving the cooking liquid. Strain the ...

John Currence is a James Beard Award-winning chef from New Orleans whose career began close to four decades ago. Widely recognized for his contribution to Southern cuisine, he owns and operates four ...

My beets were slow to grow this year, so I bought a bunch at the farmers' market. I was taken aback when the seller chopped off the vegetable's foliage and attempted to discard it after handing me a ...

Every time I cook with beets, my kitchen ends up looking like a crime scene. Despite my best efforts, hot pink beet juice somehow winds up absolutely everywhere—all over the counter and the cutting ...