I started tinkering with the idea of a classic red velvet cake using naturally red beets in the cake batter and fresh chèvre in the frosting, but when it comes to baking tests I am not the most ...

Red velvet cake has traditionally been made with red food coloring. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a nationwide ban on artificial food dye Red 3. This recipe for Healthful Red ...

In a medium saucepan, cover beets with ½-inch of water and bring to a boil, covered. Cook until very tender, about 10 minutes. Drain beets and let cool to warm. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Transfer ...

Cream cheese frosting (see recipe), or other fluffy white icing 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Wash beets and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake until the tip of a knife slides easily into the largest beet, ...