caitlinsmom Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I grew a small row of beets this year because everyone says you cant judge a fresh beet by a canned. I harvested them today and I am so hesitant to even wash them off! :) What is a fantastic recipe that will really show the beets in all their (supposed) glory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I can't help you with a recipe, but remember that the "tops" make good greens. Don't throw them away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 We recently tried this red flannel hash. Our kids liked it. Another recipe I've made that we've liked is similar. This recipe looks close to what I've made: Roasted Potato, Beet and Onion Salad. I don't like beets so mixing with potatoes and other flavors is good for me! :001_smile: My dh loves beets and likes them just boiled then peeled with a little butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I like pickled beets or Denver (sweet pickled) beets...I am sure there are recipes online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Try a recipe with brown sugar and a bit of orange juice or zest. My computer is slow, so I can't find one for you right now, but just sliced in half and put down on a baking dish with the sugar, butter and orange flavoring (don't have to have the orange.) I think my original recipe might have had some apple cider vinegar. I think that beets would do well wrapped in heavy foil on the barbeque too...I like mine in salad...when cooled..with eggs and such... Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 My husband insisted that golden beets tasted nothing like regular beets, so we put some in the garden this year. Blech. They tasted just like regular beets. I tried several recipes and couldn't manage to choke them down no matter how I disguised them. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Good luck... I've tried off and on for years to feel even a bit of like. Doesn't work... I loathe them. Beet greens are great though. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 My family all enjoys beets and greens, so maybe this won't be much help. But ... one of our favorite ways is to rinse and dry them, wrap in aluminum foil and bake at about 375 for an hour. Peel, add a little salt, pepper and perhaps butter. Caution: This works best with small to medium beets, 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Good luck... I've tried off and on for years to feel even a bit of like. Doesn't work... I loathe them. Beet greens are great though. :) :iagree: I've tried a number of recipes this year since beets are common in my CSA share. None of the additional ingredients hide the strong (dirt!) flavor of the beets. Ick. But I do love the greens, sauteed with olive oil and garlic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I'm a lurker (no kids yet) who joined the forum because I just had to reply to this thread, lol. I love my beets roasted in the oven with EVOO and salt, but here is a great recipe if you would rather not taste your beets. ;) I made cupcakes instead of one large cake, and they turned out pretty well. I keep them in the freezer and pull a couple out every once in awhile, but if you have a lot of people around, I don't think they'll last long enough to make it into the freezer. I think my husband ate four the night I made them. :D Back to lurkdom... :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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