It caramelizes the sugars in the beets, giving them a sweeter and more concentrated flavor.

— Beet juice can stain the skin, so wear kitchen gloves when handling the vegetables. Lemon juice can remove beet stains. — To minimize beet bleeding, wash beets gently under cool running water. — If ...

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 ...