From the cookbook “From Asparagus to Zucchini”, this simple recipe has become a family staple. So quick, easy and versatile! The dressing is excellent any time of year on almost anything. We often make it a bit thicker and use it as a dip.

A favorite way to use beets! We love to put it on crackers, on sandwiches, or as a dip for a veggie tray. The beautiful color makes this dish irresistible. Especially attractive on a charcuterie board. Make with more or less maple syrup as desired, and feel free to substitute cinnamon for vanilla for a more savory version.

Some love and some hate beets but we have never found someone to turn their nose up at this chocolate and beet cake. The beet not only adds a rich red color, it also provides just the right amount of moisture to keep a desirable cake texture.