We've always had a thing for playing with our food. Especially when it comes to those that have the ability to make it look like we butchered a large animal instead of a small vegetable. We're of course speaking fondly of the beet, which although common in many dishes, becomes a special touch for Valentines day with this trick.
My Heart Beets For You
It doesn't much matter which dish you might be tossing a colorful and flavorful beet into, this simple cookie cutter trick makes them look extra special. A heart beet made for your someone special, or even just for yourself.
After peeling, we simply press our cookie cutter into the brightly colored flesh and stamp out all shapes and sizes of hearts. Top a salad, roast them up, or just keep them in a bag for a meal later on in the week — no matter how you use them, it's a sweet sentiment to add a little love kick to your plate!
• Related: Five Ways To Eat: Beets
(Image: Sarah Rae Trover)
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Aw, sooooo cute... And since beets are one of the few "vegetables" my husband really loves, I think these might have to go on our Valentine's menu!
view Brooklynnina's profile
haha actually this is pretty cute. i love beets even though my kitchen looks ridiculous every time i prepare them - anyone have any tips on how reduce the stainage?
view syrupandhoney's profile
@syrupandhoney I love beets too, and so just deal with the stains. You could try lemon juice to get rid of them on your hands or white vinegar. For counters, I use Comet: works like magic.
you can also wear disposable gloves.
Later this week I'll be posting a recipe for an appetizer that uses beets and mozzarella: would be perfect for a Vday dinner.
view orchidgirl1979's profile
This is so cute! Unfortunately I was been traumatized into hating beets with a passion at the age of four, and can't even consider eating them now.. I wonder if there's something else I could make into hearts that would still give the same colour punch.. any ideas?
view AlisonCJ's profile
I love this, but my husband thinks beets taste like dirt...
view aaakid's profile
CSI comes to mind.
view hrhprincessfiona's profile
Agreed, hrhprincessfiona.
That creepy cutlery chandelier from last week comes to mind, too. Same kitchen?
view akay's profile
AlisonCJ: You can use almost any root vegetable, just add it to a contrasting color dish. The hearts don't have to be red if you're not big into beets!
view sarahrae's profile
Oo! I am well known for my beet parties, but I never thought to try this super-adorable move! Imagine them thinner and baked! Heart chips! Beet Love.
view Zom's profile
:::LOVE:::
view freshUNI's profile
It looks like a scene from "Dexter"!!!
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