A thin metal skewer or small, sharp knife will penetrate beets easily when they are done. Slice or quarter the beets depending upon their size, and how you plan to serve them. The Dependable Beet Beets are a convenient vegetable to have on hand. There's nothing last minute about them. Uncooked they keep for days in the refrigerator.
Beets are also versatile as they can be served hot or cold.
If this is your first adventure with beets, try combining them with vegetables that you like or are familiar with, such as carrots, potatoes and green beans. Flavors that work well with beets are mint, tarragon, citrus, ginger, horseradish and sweet and sour medleys of honey or sugar with a bit of vinegar. In addition, she taught cooking for 18 years. Two more books on Mediterranean Jewish cooking are in the works. All Rights Reserved.