beets

  1. Cookie

    Sliced Beet Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

    Makes 6-8 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Does not freeze well. Candied Pecans: 3 tbsp. corn syrup 1 tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 - 1 tsp. cayenne pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups pecan halves Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tbsp. orange zest 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 tsp honey 1...
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    Are High-Fructose corn syrup studies using accurate, truthful methods?

    I am specifically talking about this one http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/201 but I have the same problem with most of studies on the subject. It seems that all the news outlets only report the outcome of studies and not the specifics on how the study was performed! As a skeptic this makes...
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    Heloise's Cole Slaw

    2 oz (4 Tablespoons) vegetable oil 1 oz (2 Tablespoons) vinegar, lime or lemon juice (pick one) 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1 oz (2 Tablespoons) mayonnaise salt and pepper to taste dash of paprika 1 head thinly sliced cabbage (about 2 pounds) 1 or 2 boiled eggs, soaked...
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    Red Pickled Eggs

    Makes 12 2/3 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 12 hard boiled eggs, peeled 1 (16 ounce) can sliced beets In a glass bowl (beet juice sometimes will stain plastic), whisk together sugar, salt, vinegar and 3/4 cup of juice from the tinned beets (you can discard any...
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    Harvard Beets

    1 1-lb can diced beets, drained 3/4 cup beet juice 1/4 cup vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 3 T cornstarch juice of 1 orange 1 cup raisins Drain the can of diced beets, saving juice. Combine beet juice and vinegar in saucepan. Mix sugar and cornstarch together and add to liquid. Add orange juice. Cook...
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    Delightful Beets

    2 cups cooked, cubed beets salt and pepper 1/2 cup country-style dressing 1 cup commercial sour cream, whipped 1/2 cup green onions, chopped fine Heat beets. Season if desired. Drain and combine with dressing. Place hot beets into warmed bowl. Spoon whipped cream over top and sprinkle...
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    Hot Deviled Beets

    1 1-lb can beets, drained 3 T butter or margarine 2 T prepared mustard 1/2 tsp. paprika 1 T honey 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce salt to taste Blen all ingredients together except beets and heat. Pour over cooked beets, sliced or diced, and heat slowly over low flame. This dish is the perfect...
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    Savory Beets

    2 1/2 cups cooked, diced beets, drained 1 slice onion 3 T vinegar 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. salt 1 T butter or margarine 1/4 cup sugar Put 1/2 cup of the beets and the onion through the food grinder (or blend well in a blender); then combine it with the vinegar, cloves, salt, butter or...
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    Company Beets

    2 cups cooked beets 2 T beet juice 2 T butter or margarine 1/2 cup onion, sliced thin 1/4 cup celery, diced salt and pepper to taste Drain juice from cooked or canned beets, reserving 2 T juice. Melt better or margarine in heavy pan. Add beet juice and remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer...
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    Biksemad - Danish Hash

    This is for two large servings: 200 grams cooked meat, cut into small cubes 400 grams onions, cut into rings 50 grams bacon 400 grams cooked potatoes cut into chunks OR 400 grams raw potatoes, diced approximately 1 cm (or 1/2 inch) 100 grams butter (or bacon fat) 2 eggs 1/4 to 1/2 cup...
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    Rødbeder - Danish Style Pickled Beets

    Choose uniform beets if possible Don't cut off the tip of the root and don't cut the stems shorter than 1/2 inch or you will lose some of the lovely red juice (the stuff with the antioxidants). Put the beets in a pot with lots of cold water. Bring to a boil. Boil/simmer for 1/2 to 1 hour...
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    Israeli Coucous With Beets

    Ingredients 2 medium red beets, washed, trimmed 2 medium golden beets, washed, trimmed 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil 2 cup(s) Israeli couscous 1 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce) chicken broth, plus 1 can water 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt 1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries 1/3 cup(s) red wine...
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    Beet Spice Cake

    1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup salad oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs 1 cup shredded, canned beets 1/2 cup currants 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Stir together flour, baking...
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    Zippy Pickled Eggs

    36 hard boiled eggs, peeled 3 (15 oz.) cans small whole beets, drained 3 Tbsp kosher salt 4 1/2 Cups cider vinegar Juice from the beets 4 1/2 tsp. sugar 2 Tbsp peppercorns, crushed 4 Red Habanero peppers ( stems removed and halved, length-wise) 1 can chipotle Jalapeno peppers with liquid...
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    Sweet Pickled Beets

    5 lbs boiled and cleaned beets, cut into bite size pieces 2 C sugar 2 C apple cider vinegar 2 C water 3 1/2 tablespoons pickleing spices 8 to 10, depending on size of beets, Sterile jars required. (I use 12 oz jars) Bring sugar, water and vinegar to a low boil, add pickleing spices and let...
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    Pickled Beets

    1/2 cup water 1/2 cup vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 2 cups cooked or canned julienne-cut or sliced beets Combine all ingredients except beets; heat to boiling; pour over beets. Chill 6 hours. Drain, and serve. Garnish with tiny...
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    Pretty Beet Salad

    Something a little different, for a great color side dish. 6 beets ( or I use 3 cans of sliced, cooked beets, for no cooking involved) 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cucumber, sliced 5 Tbsp. plain yogurt 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard...
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    Various Homemade Pastas

    Plain, spinach, and tomato pasta, making, cutting, cooking & storage Servings : each batch should be approximately enough for 1 pasta dish for several people Prep time : 20 minutes Cook time : 5-10 minutes Total time : 25-30 minutes Ingredients: Basic Pasta 2 cups...
  19. CRAZYCOOKER

    Apple and Beet Slaw with Horseradish Dressing

    Apples and cabbage are an old combination, but adding the beets makes this a special treat. The dressing in excellent on this slaw, but remember it someday when you are trying to reuse leftover poultry or beef. It will make them taste "terribly British." Dressing: 1/2 cup (115 g) nonfat sour...
  20. CRAZYCOOKER

    Hearty russian borscht

    HEARTY RUSSIAN BORSCHT 3 lbs. beef (preferred) -or- chicken 3 qts. water 1 lg. onion, sliced 2 medium beets, finely sliced 3-4 ripe tomatoes -or- 1 can tomatoes 1 lg. carrot, diced 1/2 c. diced celery 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped 1 bunch Italian spinach, finely chopped 1 medium potato salt and...
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