Herbed Beets with Fennel

Tarragon and chives balance the Dijon and vermouth for an easy but flavorful salad. (By Luke Knowland)

Grapefruit Bitters

Campari, vodka, vermouth, and grapefruit syrup combine for a tart, citrusy take on bitters that makes for tasty riffs on anything from a Greyhound to a sparkling tail. (By Nick Mautone)

Full Moon Punch

Duggan McDonnell concocted this eerily strong pumpkin-hued punch. (By Duggan McDonnell)

Borscht

Beet and meat pair up for borscht goodness. (By Kate Ramos)

Solstice Punch

Citrus brightens up a punch reminiscent of warmer weather. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Mediterranean Braised Chard

This simple Mediterranean-influenced recipe from chef Ana Sortun is intended for chard, but would also work well with beet, mustard, or dandelion greens. (By Ana Sortun)

Plum Blossom Cocktail

As pretty as it is tasty, this drink combines Aperol, plums, and sparkling wine. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Basic Cooler

The choice of liquor is up to you! (By Rob Chirico)

Roast Turkey with Mushroom Sauce

A classic from Chef Charlie Palmer. (By Charlie Palmer)

Eat your heart out. (By Chris Cosentino)

Don’t let the pink hue scare you. (By Mitch Prensky)

This beet soup can be served hot or cold. (By Aliza Green)

Full Moon Punch (By raphaelbrion )

Ginger Orange Pickled Beets (By skamama )

Garam Masala Braised Beef Short Ribs with curried spaetzle, brussel sprout ‘cups’, and jicama slaw (By letaylor96 )