Leaves of green or red-leaf lettuce, washed and dried To cook beets, wash them and trim tops to 1 inch. Place in a small, lidded saucepan and pour in enough boiling water to barely cover the beets.

With their earthy flavor and lovely color, beets are a welcome addition to any winter dish. They are inexpensive, versatile and hearty, and you can even eat beet greens to reduce food waste. Beets are ...

Over the years, many writers, myself included, have stated that the rich color in beets is due to the presence of a plant pigment called anthocyanin. But in truth, we now know that the vibrant reds, ...

Even for vegetable lovers, beets can be a hard sell. Beets are one of those love-‘em-or-hate-‘em vegetables, with strong opinions on both sides. As beets come into their peak season from late summer ...

Pickled beets are beets that have gone through a pickling or fermentation process. Pickled foods are preserved in an acidic solution, then sealed in a sterile jar or can so they won’t spoil. Beets are ...