Beets of all varieties (red, gold, striped Chioggia) are the sweetest member of the vegetable kingdom. Their natural sugars work almost like an antifreeze, lowering the freezing point of water in the ...

Beets are everywhere — in the produce department, health food columns, smoothie cookbooks. Organic fresh beets are a two-for-one bargain because both the tops and the roots contain valuable nutrients.

It started one January, during that post-holiday period when you need to nourish the soul but at the same time whittle off the residue of holiday truffles still riding on your hips. I wandered into my ...

½ cup heavy cream, light cream or half-and-half Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Trim the tops and roots from the beets, and wash them thoroughly, using a brush if you have one. Place ...

I don't much go for the trappings of Valentine's Day, but I do appreciate the excuse to cook something brilliantly, undeniably pink. Most often that means playing with beets, and this year I'm ...

Soup and stew recipes make the end of the day feel easier. Find warm, simple meals ideal for families, relaxed weekends, or ...

I don’t much go for the Valentine trappings, but I do appreciate the excuse to cook something brilliantly, undeniably pink. Most often that means playing with beets, and this year I’m roasting them to ...

Winter soups, for all their comfort and warmth, aren't known for their color. My greenmarket January haul tends to be root vegetables, alliums and tubers — and perhaps a few cruciferous friends.

With the arrival of fall, my produce thoughts start moving from things that grow above the ground to things that grow under it. Yes, my fellow seasonal cooks, root vegetable season is heading our way.