A far cry from soggy overly-vinegared beetroot, this lightly spiced pickled beetroot is crunchy and captures the rich earthiness of fresh beetroot. It’s especially good with pan-fried mackerel ...

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 ...

Incorporating a bowl of healthy root vegetables into your diet regularly can significantly improve your digestion, stabilise ...

Wash, peel and slice the beetroot into thinly sliced, 1-2mm thick discs. Bring to a boil in a large pot, the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and spices. Lower the heat to a simmer, stirring to ...

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 ...

You need to pickle the beetroot for about a week before it gets pickled. I've served it with a broccoli salad but you can use any salad veg that you want eg cabbage, lettuce, cauliflower ...

To store fresh beetroot, cut off the leafy tops and then place to dry in a single layer in a wooden or cardboard box. To cook wash - but don’t peel - the beetroot and either boil, steam or bake ...