Here is a brief overview of how to roast beets in the oven. For the full recipe, be sure to scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Prepare the beets. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the beetroot.
Listed below, are recommended boiling times to prepare fresh vegetables for immediate consumption. For blanching times for freezing vegetables, seeBlanching times. Did You Know?You can save the broth from boiling vegetables for making soup. If you are not ready to make soup, just freeze the brot...
Why would a plant use energy to make these red pigments, when the leaves will soon fall off? Some scientists think that the anthocyanins help the trees keep their leaves a bit longer. The pigments protect the leaves from the sun, and lower their freezing point, giving some frost protection....
Potatoes do not freeze well fresh, therefore they must be boiled or partially cooked before freezing. The beautiful thing about them is that you can prepare and freeze them in a variety of ways. Try these techniques with white, sweet, or purple potatoes. Fresh potatoes should always be used....
Use whole fruit (fresh or frozen) instead of juice. Include one or two servings of whole fruit to add natural sweetness. Here are serving size examples that are equivalent to one serving of whole fruit: One cup of berries, cherries, or melon ...
Sweet corn grows best when planted in warm soil with a minimum temperature of 60°F. Choose a location that gets full sun—at least 6 hours daily—and prepare well-drained, fertile soil. Sow seeds 8 to 10 inches apart in rows or blocks to ensure good pollination. Keep the soil evenly ...
There are so many different techniques to prepare oranges, but I’ve included some of the most versatile and useful methods in this guide. Learn how to cut oranges into wedges, supreme them, cut them in wheels, or simply peel them for a quick snack when you’re on the go. Option 1...
Prepare planting beds with aged compost. Side dress radishes with aged compost at midseason. Radish care Radishes will bolt or go to seed if grown during the long days of summer. Cover plants in midsummer so that they get 8 rather than 12 hours of sunlight; 12-hour days produce flowers...
If you’ve been a bit daunted by trying to cut a hefty squash, here are some tips for How to Peel and Cut Butternut Squash that can help you save money and get that garden-fresh squash flavor. And check below for after some ideas for using that delicious butternut squash! Detailed Step...
If using frozen rice powder for rice cakes, thaw to room temperature. If you can’t buy one, you can make at home, follow my recipe for how to make fresh rice powder for rice cakes at home. Soak dry mung beans in water for 2-3 hrs. If mung beans have a lot of skin, you may...