I wouldn’t go near them! But then one summer, inundated with a bumper crop of sweet, fork-tender beets, I knew I had to do something. I decided to give pickling beets a try. And I didn’t ...

This chilled soup features vibrant beets, hearty beefsteak tomatoes, cucumber, and a tangy cold broth to tie it all together.

And the pickle possibilities are endless. “I pickle onions and peppers together, golden beets, shallots and ramps, green ...

Especially good are red onions, radishes, beets, cauliflower ... It's true that the actual pickling process is labor intensive and requires several steps and special equipment.