The pickled beets my mother made came from our garden and were canned for the winter months. Even as a child I loved beets because they brought so much color to our table. —Sara Lindler ...

Roast them, pickle them, put them in a salad, and even use them in cakes, the truth is that beets are very versatile ...

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the beets until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot liquid over the beets and let stand at room ...