Until I went to culinary school, I'd never cooked a beet, much less eaten one that hadn't come out of a jar or can, which my mom would occasionally slice up and toss into a green salad if she was ...

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 ...

Learning how to cook beets properly, from roasting to steaming, will make anyone a fan. Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Beets (or beetroots) come in lovely shades of ruby red, ...

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.

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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 ...

At the end of college, when I began cooking for myself in earnest, my two best (read most dependable) meals were pasta and stir fry. They varied but the basic ingredients remained the same: protein, ...