Between their deep pink hue and sweet, earthy flavor, beets are some of the most unique (yet underappreciated) items in the produce aisle. And, like many other root vegetables, they can also last a ...

“What makes a potato pancake a latke?” my younger daughter asked me last week, just before the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which begins this year on Sunday evening (all Jewish holidays ...

Canned beets are a convenient alternative to fresh beets, offering similar nutritional benefits with a longer shelf life. A pantry staple, canned beets are versatile and can add a nutrient-dense pop ...

To beet or not to beet. … Oh wait, that’s another story. Seriously, do you like beets? If you do, fantastic — wonderful — yeah! If you don’t, there is a logical and scientific explanation. Beets ...

You either love 'em or hate 'em. And for those who love them, beets are in abundance now in our gardens and farmers' markets. These beet roots are good for us and high in potassium, fiber and folacin, ...

You may not think that beets are something you would want to bother growing in your own back yard. But just like a homegrown tomato, a garden-fresh peach, a strawberry plucked from a pot on the patio, ...

Ah, the imperfect glory of colorful, divisive beets - so despised by some yet deemed utterly delicious by others. Few foods have such ardent fans and eaters willing to express their distain. In which ...

Who says latkes have to be made from potatoes? Israeli cookbook author Phyllis Glazer makes these with grated raw beets and gives them a Middle Eastern twist by spicing them generously with coriander ...