Beets are beautiful – raw or roasted!

The bunch of big, beautiful, brilliant beets was tossed casually onto the table.   Disregarded.   Late afternoon sunlight warmed the leaves, leaving them languid. Raw beets? Yeah! Beets are one of the most amazing additions to juice.  If you have a juicer, add this to your recipes.  If you have a blender, like I [...]

Orange-Roasted Broccoli, Beets and Garlic Bulb with Pan-fried Chipotle Chops

Beets, broccoli and garlic bulbs (cloves, really)…some of my favorite vegetables. I don’t know why it took a dearth of fridge contents for me to realize that the three vegetables I had could be cooked up together for a perfectly delicious dish to accompany some smoky, pan-fried pork loin chops!

The Beet Goes On

No recipe needed. Just roast, peel, and eat.

Beet Walnut Soup with a Hint of Apples

I love beets. For those who don’t, it is often the preparation that leaves a poor taste memory behind. To truly appreciate their brilliant fuchsia color and their sweet, earthy flavor, I believe that beets must be freshly cooked and served with ingredients that complement and highlight their unique flavor. This recipe, which includes a base of celery, apples, & walnuts, does just that.