Better Beet Butter Food

SAUTéED BEETS WITH BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel and grate beets.
• Put butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the beets, and stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

THE BEST BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add the butter and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on high speed for a full 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl halfway through the mixing; the butter should be very light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until well combined. Add half the dry ingredients and beat on low speed to combine. Scrape down the mixing bowl before adding the remaining dry ingredients and beat to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour in the bowl for drop cookies, or form into a 1-inch log for slice-and-bake cookies.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the turbinado sugar in a small bowl. For drop cookies, scoop the cookie dough with a 1 tablespoon-size cookie scoop and then dip the tops of the cookie dough balls into the sugar. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
• For slice-and-bake cookies, cut the log into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Press the tops into the sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the cookies until slightly puffed and lightly golden on the bottom, about 15 minutes.

BETTER BEET BUTTER

Steps:

• Mince the first 5 ingredients and combine them with the butter until well blended. Refrigerate leftovers.
• Enjoy!

CAN'T BE BEET CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Oil or spray your cooking pan(s).
• Puree the beets in a food processor with a bit of water.
• Put the pureed beets into a small bowl. Add apple sauce, 1/4 cup water, vanilla extract, and apple cider to the beets and mix well.
• In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together; then add the beet mixture and stir until well-combined.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes (Depending on the size of pan you use: more for small, deep pans and less for a 9x13 pan. Test by inserting a toothpick into the center; it's done when the toothpick comes out clean.).
• Allow to cool completely before cutting, frosting, and serving.

BEETS IN ORANGE BUTTER

Steps:

• While the beets are cooking, prepare the butter. Melt the butter, add the orange juice, peel, salt and pepper and tarragon or parsley. Mix thoroughly.
• Slice the cooked beets or chop them in the food processor. Pour on the butter sauce and serve.

BRAISED BEETS WITH BUTTER AND DILL

Steps:

• Peel 2 pounds beets, and chop them into 1-inch chunks; roughly chop the greens.
• Put both in a saucepan with 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup stock.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover, and cook until the beets are tender and the greens wilted, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Boil off any excess liquid, then toss with chopped dill.