Knowing how to cook beets three ways — boiling, steaming, and roasting — is a great back-pocket culinary skill that lends itself to thousands of recipes. Whether you’re making a wintery salad with ...

Cut the leafy tops off the beet stems, leaving 2 inches of stem. In a large saucepan, place beets in enough water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat ...

I don't much go for the trappings of Valentine's Day, but I do appreciate the excuse to cook something brilliantly, undeniably pink. Most often that means playing with beets, and this year I'm ...

Learn an easy, foolproof way to microwave beets for delightfully tender results. Once an underdog vegetable boiled into submission (and occasionally used as a form of childhood punishment), the ...

Dear SOS: In the heat of August, I stopped for lunch at Paper or Plastik Cafe. I had the most amazing cold borscht. It was light and refreshing and full-flavored and, like my bubby’s, only distilled ...