Delicious Recipes
Pickled Dilly Beans
2 lbs. fresh green snap beans 4 sm. garlic cloves 4 heads dill or 4 tsp. dry dill seeds 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 2 1/2 c. white vinegar 2 1/2 c. water 2 tbsp. kosher salt Wash beans and break off stem ends. Peel garlic. In 4 sterilized jars (pint size) put 1 clove...
Fresh Berry Grati
Though a mixture of berries offers a wonderful combination of color, flavor, and texture, it’s also fine to use just one or two types of berries. One-half pint of fresh berries equals about one cup of fruit. Later in the season, ripe, peeled peach or nectarine...
Beet Salad with Oranges and Romaine
Serves 6 – 8 4 large beets, peeled 3 seedless oranges 5 TB fresh lime juice 2 ½ TB fresh orange juice ½ tsp salt ¼ cup olive oil 10 romaine lettuce leaves, cut crosswise into ½” slices ½ cup sliced almonds ...
Gingered Beet Risotto
2 pounds beets scrubbed and trimmed 3 cups water 1 sweet onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot 3 large garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup Arborio or long-grain rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup freshly...
Orange, Roasted Beet, and Arugula Salad
1 large beet 2 navel oranges 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lb arugula, washed well and dried 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wrap beet tightly...
Cold Beet and Cucumber Soup
Recipe courtesy Julia Child 4 medium beets, trimmed 3 to 4 scallions, chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped 1 teaspoon grated fresh horseradish 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 1 cup beet juice 1 cup chicken broth Salt and freshly ground pepper Garnish: 1 cup sour...
Beets in Orange Sauce
Serves 4 * 4 large beets, trimmed * 1 cup orange juice * 2 tablespoons sugar * 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter * 1 tablespoon minced orange peel (orange part only) * 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap 2 beets together in foil. Repeat with...
Carrot and Beet Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette
1/4 cup minced shallot (onions will work as well) 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup rice vinegar (available at Asian markets and some supermarkets) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 cup olive oil 4 cups finely...
Basic Roasted Beets
1. To prepare the beets, wash but do not peel them or cut off the root. Cover with water in a large pot and boil for 15-20 minutes until the skin loosens. Remove from pot and let them cool enough that they can be handled. Rub the skin off with rubber gloves or, if the...
Beet and Apple Saute
6 medium beets, boiled or roasted until tender 3 tablespoons butter 3 shallots, minced 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tart green apples, peeled, thinly sliced Salt and pepper 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped 1. Cook the minced shallots...
Roasted Beet Salad
1 pound baby beets, stems trimmed to 1 inch 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 head Bibb (Boston)...
Celeriac and Apple Salad with Tarragon and Roasted Walnuts
Celeriac and Apple Salad with Tarragon and Roasted Walnuts It probably isn’t often that you think ooooh, celariac, and your mouth waters. But this recipe could change all that. The key here is to be sure to cut the celeriac to matchstick-size, no bigger; it will...
