One of the most remarkable benefits of beets is their antioxidant power, thanks to natural pigments called betalains. These compounds not only give them their characteristic dark color but also ...

The punk house borscht, with chunks of beets and potatoes, the familiar scents of garlic and dill, was the first home-cooked meal that truly got its hooks in me. Home cooking — that’s how you ...

It caramelizes the sugars in the beets, giving them a sweeter and more concentrated flavor. About 20 years ago, I had a ...