BEETS & BEET GREENS W/HORSERADISH DRESSING

I don't remember where I found this recipe but it's good and simple. I have a note on the card that it is Greek.


BEETS & BEET GREENS W/HORSERADISH DRESSING

Boil 3 beets until tender.
Cook greens from the beets and drain.
Combine beets and greens.
Mix: 2 t. wine vinegar
2 t. prepared horseradish (or freshly grated roots with extra vinegar)
1/4 t salt
1 small clove garlic - mashed
Mix dressing with the beets.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Classic Vishyssoise

On a colder day like today, a nice warm, comforting soup can be amazing.
This is a classic vishyssoise recipe from James Petterson.

4 medium-sized leeks, cleaned, sliced thin
1 # 2 oz medium starchy potatoes, such as Yukon gold, peeled and thinly sliced
4 ½ cups water, milk, or chicken stock.
½ -1 cup heavy cream
Salt & Pepper
Chives

Combine leeks, potatoes with the cooking liquid of your choice, simmer about 25, until vegetables are tender. Puree and add cream. Finish with freshly cut chives.

This is a great base to work from.

A few suggestions for variations:
Turnips and thyme
Beets make nice “hot pink” soup