Key TakeawaysCarrots are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and beta-carotene, which has skin and eye health ...

This veggie dip combines sweet, earthy beets and tangy yogurt, plus savory garlic, for a flavor as vibrant as its color. Roasted and puréed beets make beautiful soups, spreads and dips, not just ...

Beets were not a vegetable that I grew up eating, but I fell in love with their earthy sweetness during my days working in restaurants. That earthiness can be a hurdle for some, but there are many ...

Beets are rich with vitamins and minerals. Photograph courtesy of Flickr user B.D.’s world. Beets—those richly hued root vegetables most often seen in salads—lately have been popping up in lots of ...

Beets are another one of those vegetables that just doesn’t get much respect. It may be even lower than the eggplant or brussels sprouts. They definitely are an acquired taste — one that I mostly ...

The humble beetroot has always been a bit of a poor relation to other, trendier species in the vegetable world. Perhaps it is because of its association with war-time rationing (it was often used as a ...

It’s a lament I’ve heard many many times. “I know vegetables are good for me. I just don’t like to eat them.” Fair enough. In fact, there is scientific evidence that proves how hard it is to get folks ...

My sister and I were taking a break at my house a few weeks ago, watching one of Nigella Lawson’s cooking shows. She was wearing white, from bottom to top, and had white gloves on. Very elegant. Then ...

A new method of using microwave vacuum drying can create crispy beet snacks—a potential alternative to traditional drying or ...

It used to drive me crazy: I’d send my son off to school with a balanced, healthy lunch, but as often as not, the lunchbox came home with carrot sticks untouched. I tried hard to resist the urge to ...