1.   At Esca in the theater district, well-herbed red beets provide the perfect contrast to the buttery and fresh ocean taste of salmon tartare.

2.   But what can you make of a menu that offers a sweet potato and coconut satay with maple peanut meringue and red beet pate with capers and feta cheese?

3.   Carrots and red beets pack a nutritional punch delivering heart-healthy fiber, vitamins and minerals.

4.   If you cannot find golden beets, use twice the amount of ordinary red beets.

5.   In the meantime, red beets are available everywhere, and Gourmet Garage stores often have the golden and Chioggia types as well.

6.   Place the red beets in another roasting pan, again next to each other but not touching.

7.   Red beets, for the young leaves only.

8.   Served with boiled finger potatoes, chopped hard-boiled eggs, chopped boiled red beets, fresh horseradish.

9.   So are white, striped and golden beets, which can be cooked just like red beets with the added advantage of not staining everything in sight.

10.   Spoon red beet vinaigrette and pickled ramps around salad and onto trout.