Beets

HARVARD BEETS

Serves 6 2tsp cornstarch 1/3 cup sugar ½ tsp salt, dash of pepper 2/3 cup vinegar 1/3 cup beet liquid 3 cups sliced cooked beets 1 tbsp butter Mix dry ingredients together and add to vinegar and beet liquid. (Juice from when you are finished boiling the beets.) Cook slowly,… Read More about “HARVARD BEETS”

ROASTED GOLDEN BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

2 lbs (1kg) beets, preferably golden or mixed colour (4 large or 8 small) 2 tbsp (25ml) olive oil 2 tbsp (25 ml) water DRESSING 2 tbsp (25ml) sherry vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) walnut oil 2 tbsp (25ml) extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper GARNISHES 1/3 (75ml)… Read More about “ROASTED GOLDEN BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE”

BEET & CHARD RAGOUT

4 lbs (2kg) beets, stems removed ¼ cup (50ml) balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup of olive oil 2 tsp (10ml) chopped garlic 2 large bunches chard, stems and thick centre rib removed, sliced into ribbons 2 cups crumbled feta or goats cheese Preheat oven to 400F… Read More about “BEET & CHARD RAGOUT”

Beet & Carrot Slaw

4 carrots, peeled 1 red onion 5 beets, peeled Leaves from 2 sprigs mint, chopped 1 tsp finely grated ginger 1 tsp ground cumin Pinch chilli flakes Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Juice of ½ lime 3 tbsp cider vinegar 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Shred carrots… Read More about “Beet & Carrot Slaw”