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Recipe: Harvard Beets

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Harvard Beets is one of those grandma holiday side dishes that’s actually quite delicious, especially if you improve it with a bit of orange marmalade like I did. Based on Jean Trevor’s recipe in the Pi Beta Phi cookbook which I really … Continue reading →

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Taste test: best way to cook beets

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Why boil beets when you can roast them? That seems to be the mantra of many nurturing, comfort-food recipes this days and it makes some sense. Since beets have a high sugar content, roasting should produce a caramelized exterior to add … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pickled Beets

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

I followed the pickled beets recipe in Food in Jars, which is an excellent source of canning advice, but reduced the sugar content significantly. These are nice with arugula or green lettuce, blue cheese and glazed walnuts and a mustardy … Continue reading →

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