Its Fall Time to Eat to the Beet!

Fall means harvest season, which means root veggies like beets are at their peak bundles of earthy purple (and orange, and zebra-striped) roots are piled high at the farmers markets. They keep well, as long as you trim their greens, and are fantastic to cook with if you think beyond simply roasting them. (Not that theres anything wrong with that!) From red velvet cupcakes to roasted beet salads to borscht here are ten ways to eat to the beet.

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  Roasted Beet Hummus

  Roasted beets whirl beautifully into hummus, giving it a brilliant Barney-purple hue. It looks stunning on a holiday table!
  Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Red Velvet Cupcakes

  Yes, these are red velvet cupcakes - made with beets! A delicious creation from Catherine McCord of the popular kid-food blog, Weelicious.
  Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Roasted Beet and Orange Salad

  In this pretty plated salad, the sweetness and heartiness of beets is tempered by the brightness and acidity of the oranges and champagne vinegar. So nice presented on a platter!
  Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

  It's a red velvet cupcake - made sippable! Beets give it a rosy red color, without the need for artificial food coloring.
  Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Beet Chocolate Cake

  This dense chocolate bundt cake gets some of its moisture from grated beets - they disappear into the cake, much like zucchini or carrots!
  Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Raw Beet Salad with Oranges

  Yes, you can eat beets raw! Bright winter oranges make a perfect pairing in this simple salad.
  Family Kitchen has the recipe!
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  Eva's Heritage Borscht

  Could we do a beet round-up without including borscht? This hearty classic is loaded with good things - everything you'll find at the fall farmers' market!
  Dinner with Julie has the recipe!
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  Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Pecans

  It's a classic - the beet-goat cheese-pecan combo atop spring greens with balsamic vinaigrette is a winner every time!
  Dinner with Julie has the recipe!
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  Roasted Beet and Butternut Squash Soup

  The combination of purple beets and orange butternut squash produces a devilishly pure red soup - mug of blood for Halloween, anyone?
  Dinner with Julie has the recipe!
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  Pickled Beets

  One of the best ways to preserve beets for winter is to pickle them - it's easier than you might think!
  Dinner with Julie has the recipe!
  /family-kitchen/2012/10/05/its-fall-time-to-eat-to-the-beet/pickled-beets

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