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Cooking Beets 101

by Cathy McClellan

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Traditionally, parents coaxed their children to eat vegetables, including beets. They were on to something, as beets are increasingly found in many great recipes. Packed with nutrients and great taste, beets deserve a prominant place on the menu.

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