We can never eat, nor say enough about the Beet.
Beets are one of the few staples of the winter months that translate well into the summer.
Beet Salad Roast 1 medium beet per person for 45 min. When they are cool enough to handle but still warm peel under cold water. Your hands will turn purple, so wear gloves if this bothers you or wash your hands. Then cut into cubes, slices or whatever shape you like. Substitute Vidalia onions when they are in season.