I prefer using golden beets because their color and flavor are brighter than red ones. Use whatever you prefer; just wear gloves to protect from staining your hands. If you want to use precooked or ...

I spend a lot of time trying to persuade people to eat certain foods. One of the most common complaints? Beets. Can you blame them? The root vegetables are usually slimy orbs rolling around on a plate ...

Makes 1 pound, but can be scaled up indefinitely. •1 pound blanched whole almonds, about 2 2/3 cups •1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil •Fine sea salt Preheat the oven to 300'. Scatter the almonds on a ...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Are there any health benefits from eating raw almonds, as opposed to roasted ones? Does oil roasting them add many calories from fat, compared to dry roasting? Also, is it best to ...

Add the olive oil and almonds to a hot saute pan. Saute the almonds until they’re toasted to a golden brown. Shake the pan regularly to color them evenly and accentuate their nutty flavor. Crumble in ...