Recipes: Beets

Beet Hummus

September 5th, 2012

This Beet Hummus is in honor of my little Pia who is off to her first day of Kindergarten today!! My goodness, where did the time go…. Pia and Mason did an impromptu photo shoot this morning so I could see how big she was getting. Mostly I noticed how big he is getting…. (these…

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Beet, Bacon and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich

August 13th, 2012

This is a quickie recipe, er, really more of an idea. Remember that big vegetable garden I planted this spring? Well, I am in veggies up to my neck right now! As a big bowl full of fresh beets stood staring at me the other day, I couldn’t think of what new and wonderful thing…

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Asian Beet Salad

April 25th, 2012

After finishing the juice diet that I just finished, I am *trying* to be all about seriously healthy food. Tons of salads, vegetables and clean, fresh whole foods,
like this absolutely gorgeous and delicious Asian Beet Salad!

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Beet, arugula and goat cheese Pizza

March 4th, 2012

Meatless Monday: The classic beet salad- but on a Pizza!

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Beet and Citrus Salad

January 3rd, 2012

I know that this sounds weird. But it is a really wonderful, delicate and delicious combination. Not to mention beautiful. Oh, and healthy.

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Spring Pizza- Arugula Pesto, Basil Pesto

March 16th, 2011

In honor of St. Patricks day and because I feel Spring fast approaching, I was craving something fresh and green. I thought about Pizza, and about figuring out how to make a *bright* green pizza, or, well four different types of bright green Pizza!

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Beet Pasta with Crème Fraiche and Caviar

February 14th, 2011

Happy Valentines Day! This is an unusual pasta dish that totally fits the bill for dinner tonight. Sexy, exotic and beautiful. Oh yeah- and it tastes good.

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Chocolate Beet Cake, (“the BEST chocolate cake”)

February 6th, 2011

Chocolate Beet Cake, (otherwise known as “the BEST chocolate cake”) This is absolutely one of the best chocolate cakes I have ever had! This is my husband’s new FAVORITE cake. And no, you did not read this wrong. It is chalk full of beets. This actually started with this imaginary cake that I could see…

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Root Vegetable Gratin

December 13th, 2010

When I was invited to join the “Share our Holiday Table” a group of 50 food bloggers who have joined together to support SHARE OUR STRENGTH’S “no kid hungry” campaign, I jumped at the chance. As a fun way to raise awareness, the 50 food bloggers have created an incredible “progressive dinner” which is running between 12/6-12/14. The dinner ranges from drinks and appetizers all the way to dessert.

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Beet and Cheddar Crackers

December 1st, 2010

These are delicious little crispy bites that are completely addictive.
I love homemade crackers, as they are easy, fast and always so delicious. So I thought that I would spruce them up with the color and flavor from beets.

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