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 ...

Every year when the beets start piling up on my counter, I know it is time to make pickled beets. This is one of my favorite ways to stretch the harvest, add bright color to winter plates, and keep ...

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 ...

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 ...

A number of studies have shown that beets can lower blood pressure. How effective they are can vary with how they are ...