After six months off, I missed writing my weekly column. It must be I have become addicted to writing a weekly column as I have written one in The Phoenix for over 27 years. I’m back. Each week there ...

This salad is visually beautiful with the deep, summer, jewel tones of beets, cherries and peaches. It celebrates August’s colorful, juicy bounty! The burrata is so inviting and creamy on top, ready ...

“What makes a potato pancake a latke?” my younger daughter asked me last week, just before the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which begins this year on Sunday evening (all Jewish holidays ...

Even for vegetable lovers, beets can be a hard sell. Beets are one of those love-'em-or-hate-'em vegetables, with strong opinions on both sides. As beets come into their peak season from late summer ...

These Roasted Golden Beets are an easy-to-make side dish that brighten up your plate. Perfect for adding to salads as well! Roasted vegetables are one of my favorite things to include in a grain bowl ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When the term “vulgaris” forms the second half of the given Latin name of a plant, as it very often does, we understandably might think it gives a negative ...

Chunks or frozen watermelon blitzed in a food processor make quick work of this summery dessert. While many roast or pickle beets, Caroline Barrett uses raw beets in a goat cheese-studded salad. This ...

Earthy beets and bright citrus are a classic winter pairing that adds much-needed color and freshness. To keep each beet ...

Instead of potatoes, you can fry beet cubes or slices for a sweet and crispy snack or side dish. This recipe uses a rice flour for a delicately light coating and pairs the beets with a spicy ...