beets

This is Cooking the News, a daily column that pairs food with the news.

This month, you couldn't get enough of our healthy desserts and easy comfort foods.

Do you prefer to boil or roast? Do you save the greens? Read our kitchen apprentice's tips for working with this healthy vegetable.

Beets are rich in folate, fibre and antioxidants, and may even reduce your risk of heart disease. How's that for nutritious?

Beets can also leave a tell-tale stain on your hands (and everything it touches!). Check out this easy way to roast and peel your beets - without getting your hands dirty!