Beet Risotto
I roasted all the beets I had, all at once. I decided it was the only way to thin the […]
Warm Winter Salad: Borscht Deconstructed
In the dark days of winter, we indulge in soup but crave salad. With the plethora of root vegetables and […]
Cook the Books: Tender, A Cook and his Vegetable Patch
A cooking challenge organized by Meg of Grow and Resist and Briggs of Oh Briggsy in which we explore a […]
Cook the Books: The Mile End Cookbook
A cooking challenge organized by Meg of Grow and Resist and Briggs of Oh Briggsy in which we explore a […]
Pickled Beets from the Mile End
The Jewish cookbook that I received for Christmas (ha) is coming in handy. Written by Noah and Rae Bernamoff, the […]
Gingered Beet Salad
This started out labeled as chutney, and no one knew how to eat it. Meaning what would that spicy condiment […]
Waste Not Want Not: Beet Stem Broth for Summer Onion Soup, and Beet Soup with Tarragon Cream
I discovered a new vegetable broth, my latest “favorite.” Made with the red stems of beets and the greens of […]
Dark Days 18: Oxtail Stock and Borscht
A continuing series on weekly meals that use sustainable, organic, local and ethical food during the challenging winter months. For […]
Cooking with Color: Tomato-Calendula Salad and Blue Potatoes with Beets
Okay, I admit that I play with my food. I love compositions and juxtapositions on multiple levels — color, taste, […]
Roots Stew with Cabbage and Dill Seed
The Spice Rack Challenge this month features dill, in honor of the coming spring season. The challenge in general is […]
Dark Days Week 13: Local Borscht
Borscht, hailing from the Ukraine and widely served throughout Eastern Europe, is perfect for the dark days of winter. As […]
Winter Squash and Beet Salad
I might be getting punchy because of the weather but this little salad really perked me up. It was pure […]
Farfalle Pasta with Beets and Roasted Oranges
Hmmm. Do these really go together? Pasta and beets? My daughter brought me a package of cream and magenta striped […]
Turnip and Beet Pickle
At the beginning of July, when the temperatures start to climb, simple foods served cold or grilled are an antidote […]
Gratin of Beets and Beet Greens
In the New York Times, some of the best ideas for preparing food come not from the Dining section but […]
Beet Salad – a Medley
I recall that, when I briefly lived in Vienna as a student, the schnitzel was typically accompanied by a raw […]
