Minced Beets

Remove the greens and wash the beets clean, but do not peel nor cut off the root or stem ends. Plunge into boiling water and boil rapidly until tender, then plunge into cold water. The skins can easily be slipped off after this treatment. Slice or chop, discarding the coarse and fibrous parts, and for 1 qt beets allow 2 tablesp butter, 2 tablesp sugar, salt to taste, and plenty of pepper, 2 to 4 tablesp vinegar, (according to taste), and 1 cup thin, sweet cream, poured over just before serving. Serve hot.-[L. R., Ind.

Creamed Beets

Cook until tender, then peel and chop coarsely. Add 1 cup cream to 1 qt beets, and season with salt and pepper. A little vinegar and sugar may be added, also some butter, and the creamed beets baked in the oven about 15 or 20 minutes.- [A. E. R., N. H.