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The great thing about beets is they're available all year long, and while they are quite versatile, pickling them is the most popular way to cook this colorful veggie. It's no wonder! The flavors in ...

Instructions: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Wash beets; toss them with vegetable oil. Place in baking dish with 1/4-inch of water; wrap tightly with foil. Roast until beets can be easily pierced with ...

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Apparently I’m not just a suggestible eater, but I’m a suggestible cook as well. Last week I answered an Ask Evan question about what to do with pickled eggs. I became so intrigued with the idea of ...

I said goodbye to my little flock of chickens this week. It was a good urban chicken run, but I decided it might be time for the children to get a dog, and the combo seems dicey. In honor of my girls, ...