This veggie dip combines sweet, earthy beets and tangy yogurt, plus savory garlic, for a flavor as vibrant as its color. Roasted and puréed beets make beautiful soups, spreads and dips, not just ...

Beets were not a vegetable that I grew up eating, but I fell in love with their earthy sweetness during my days working in restaurants. That earthiness can be a hurdle for some, but there are many ...

Beets are rich with vitamins and minerals. Photograph courtesy of Flickr user B.D.’s world. Beets—those richly hued root vegetables most often seen in salads—lately have been popping up in lots of ...

Beets are another one of those vegetables that just doesn’t get much respect. It may be even lower than the eggplant or brussels sprouts. They definitely are an acquired taste — one that I mostly ...

The humble beetroot has always been a bit of a poor relation to other, trendier species in the vegetable world. Perhaps it is because of its association with war-time rationing (it was often used as a ...

It’s a lament I’ve heard many many times. “I know vegetables are good for me. I just don’t like to eat them.” Fair enough. In fact, there is scientific evidence that proves how hard it is to get folks ...

Who doesn’t love a good food pun? Fruit puns, avocado puns, and other food-themed puns make us giggle—and make our stomachs rumble, too. Some food puns that are unbe-leaf-ably funny are vegetable puns ...