Beets were not a vegetable that I grew up eating, but I fell in love with their earthy sweetness during my days working in restaurants. That earthiness can be a hurdle for some, but there are many ...

Scrub the beets and cut off the greens. Place the beets in a pot, cover them generously with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the beets until just soft, about 30-40 minutes.

There are few root vegetables that are as dense and sweet as beets. The red rounds certainly are, but even the lighter yellow beets and candy-striped chioggia fall into this category. Red beets, which ...

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Place the beets in a glass or ceramic baking dish. Cover with olive oil and water. Bake until a tester easily passes through the beets, about 1 1/2 hours. Let cool.