In his seminal novel "Jitterbug Perfume," legendary American author and environmentalist Tom Robbins wrote, "The beet is the most intense of vegetables ... You can't squeeze blood out of a turnip ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These delicious recipes are just the beginning of the wonderful things you can do with the planet’s most exuberantly hued root.

The unconventional toppings make these burgers special: Pickled beets add earthiness and tang; grilled pineapple rings add sweetness; and fried eggs add richness. 2007 F&W Best New Chef April ...

Time spent with your special someone on Valentine's Day should be romantic and thoughtful. It can also be as deliciously sweet as your wooing of each other, especially if y'all gift each other the ...

Beets come in all shapes and sized, from dark red and pink striped to light orange and everything in between. We used a bunch of gorgeous organic Chioggia beets from the farmer’s market. Chioggia ...

Well-seasoned pickled vegetables are extremely popular in Greece and Turkey. This version also takes hints from Pennsylvania Dutch traditions. It's best to make the beets at least a couple of days ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I have recently been tasting a lot of the food of my heritage, that culinarily bleak corner of northeastern Europe that covers the Baltic states, Germany and ...

I really enjoy collecting vintage jars. I love recycling to begin with, and finding a box of old jelly or pint jars at a yard sale or second-hand store is exciting! It seems that canning jars often ...

Pickled beets and yogurt may seem like an odd pairing but the two can create an exceptionally delicious experience for your mouth. Beets tend to have an earthy taste, but when pickled, that flavor is ...