Horseradish-dill dressing gives this earthy rye and beet salad a tangy twist.
Beets' incredible versatility takes them far in the kitchen, and from salads to cupcakes to hummus—there's no shortage of ways to use them.
Chatelaine
Whole food cooking is at the heart of Kirsten Buck's site, Buck Naked Kitchen. She loves hemp hearts (a big Manitoba crop!) for nut milks and salads.
Surprise! These recipes sneak in everything from beans to zucchini, tofu and beets (and no one will be able to tell).
Do you prefer to boil or roast? Do you save the greens? Read our kitchen apprentice's tips for working with this healthy vegetable.
A creamy, colourful vegetarian dish that's perfect for winter. Tip: Steady stirring over a low simmer is what really makes this saucy risotto utter perfection.
With one simple base recipe and a selection of imaginative add-ins and garnishes, there are infinite ways to trick out these retro bites.
This "romesco-esque dip" excerpted from Alison Roman's Nothing Fancy features beets in lieu of roasted red peppers.
This month, you couldn't get enough of our healthy desserts and easy comfort foods.
An unfussy but entirely impressive menu from Alison Roman's 'Nothing Fancy'
Maureen Halushak
Nothing is more synonymous with summer than a massive helping of ice cream. The appeal is enduring: The Chatelaine Test Kitchen...
This is Cooking the News, a daily column that pairs food with the news.
Katie Underwood
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Beets are rich in folate, fibre and antioxidants, and may even reduce your risk of heart disease. How's that for nutritious?
Diana Duong
