Beets bring a sweet and rich burst of flavor that's as vibrant and unmistakable as their deep crimson hue. A wide array of beet recipes demonstrates their versatility as raw and cooked ingredients.

I ordered beets from Elmer Farm in Middlebury and opened up a box of jewels. Spiraled orbs of Chioggia beets, garnet-hued red beets and golden beets so vivid they might have swallowed our summer sun ...

Beet Cucumber Salad is a simple cold salad made with cooked beets, crunchy cucumbers, fresh herbs, salty feta, and a light dressing. It takes about 10–15 minutes to assemble once the beets are cooked, ...