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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These four- and five-star recipes feature the delicious beet, from roasted side dishes to tangy dips and salads. Beets are a ...

Celery, pickles and vinegar infuse this salad with a lively brightness, while eggs add protein and heft.

A refreshing, sweet salad of roasted beets with a spicy horseradish creme fraiche sauce makes for a great salad all year.

Golden beets take on a melt-in-your-mouth texture in this elegant side dish, infused with the warmth of turmeric and the natural sweetness of maple syrup. A final swirl of butter turns the pan juices ...

Using a variety of beets, such as red, golden, or Chioggia (sometimes called candystripe), adds stunning color to this vibrant beet salad recipe from London chef Carine Ottou. The beets are cut into ...

Until I went to culinary school, I'd never cooked a beet, much less eaten one that hadn't come out of a jar or can, which my mom would occasionally slice up and toss into a green salad if she was ...

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Although beets are unusually sweet for a vegetable, they contain a decent amount of fiber, which helps temper sugar absorption. Whole beets are generally a healthier choice than beetroot juice, Ms.