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Dear Heloise: I've seen a pickled beets recipe in your column, but have never saved it. Now my family has found that they really like pickled beets, so I'd like to can some. Could you please repeat ...

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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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Yield: 5 pints 7 to 9 medium beets, red or golden, cleaned, skins intact, with 1 1/2 inches of stem and entire root attached (see ...

I had about 4 pounds of beets and that made 5 pints of marinated beets. The beets (bulbs only) are boiled in lightly salted water until tender when pierced with an ice pick. Exact time for boiling ...

The delights of summer fruits and vegetables are upon us, and trips to the farmers market have shifted from “What will be there this week?” to “How can I possibly choose?” Not a bad problem to have. I ...