Beetroot

Chocolate lovers, prepare to have your mind blown - this fudgy dark chocolate sheet cake is about as decadent as they come. Grated beetroot gives it a beautiful richness, whilst also adding a sneaky boost of nutrients!

These delicious little morsels are the perfect finger food for your next garden party, cocktail party or dinner party.

Quickly seared lamb underpins this tasty dish, making it perfectly adequate for dinner. Pulled together in just 20 minutes, it's a quick and healthy meal that everyone will love.

These gluten-free fritters are packed full of sheer goodness! Whip up a batch for a tasty weekend brunch or a light and easy midweek dinner - and make sure you pile up on our scrumptious toppings.

These salmon poke bowls are fantastic as a quick dinner or tasty workday lunch. Simply leave the salmon to marinate while you prepare the rest of your ingredients and you have a fresh and healthy meal at the ready!

The surprise is that this cake is full of health-giving beetroot as well as almonds and hazelnuts! Enjoy a slice of moist deliciousness guilt free thanks to this protein and fibre-packed concoction.

This salad combines the sweetness of beetroot with the tanginess of orange, adding in a delicious crunch from walnut and the creamy tartness of labneh. Serve as a flavour explosion on the side of a main dish!

Take your taste buds on a global adventure with this delicious beetroot, haloumi, chickpea and rice winter salad that is filled with incredible mediterranean flavours.

Nici Wickes' beetroot cake recipe has been fed to young fussy eaters and they’ve devoured piece after piece, little realising it contains beetroot! This cake is gluten and dairy-free, so it's perfect for sharing

Nici Wickes shares her mum's delicious salad recipe that's packed with red cabbage, raw beetroot and plump currants. It makes the perfect accompaniment to most weeknight meals, plus it's ready in a snap!

Warning: This chocolate beetroot cake recipe may change your life! Layered to perfection with salted caramel buttercream, this cake has all those sweet, rich, salty flavours that you just can't resist

Nadia Lim's honey roasted root vegetable recipe is the ultimate example of how good simple cooking can be. Serve these veges as the perfect gluten-free side dish for your next Sunday roast

The classic combination of beetroot, apple and blue cheese never fails to impress, which is why this salad recipe is such a winner! Serve with walnut cider dressing for a tasty gluten-free side dish

Nadia Lim's beetroot salad recipe is a stunner. Punctuated with crunchy almonds, sweet dates, creamy feta and lightly pickled onions, it's the perfect side dish to see you through summer

Nadia Lim's vegan tart recipe is a must-try for any occasion. This dish can easily be made gluten-free, so it's the perfect recipe to have on hand next time you have a couple of dietary requirements to cater for

Nici Wickes' nourishing beetroot and apple salad recipe accompanies lamb wonderfully or makes a substantial meal for vegetarians. It's also gluten and dairy-free, so it's perfect for feeding all your guests

Need a big hit of veges? This beetroot and orange superfood salad recipe ticks all the boxes. Healthy, raw and packed with natural goodness, this is a delicious power-packed lunch or side dish

This earthy beetroot, blue cheese and walnut braided bread recipe is lovely served warm with pre-dinner drinks. You could also pack it in a picnic, or serve it with a salad for a light lunch

Beef and brie burgers are taken to delicious new heights with a hearty serving of homemade beetroot relish. Ready from start to finish in 35 minutes, this recipe is a must-try

This pickled beetroot recipe is one that you will find easy and enjoyable to make. You'll never want buy store-made pickled beetroot again!

This spiced beetroot and carrot salad recipe creates a simple, delicious side dish that's the perfect addition to your next meal. Serve with a side of yoghurt and enjoy

This raw beetroot salad recipe creates a hearty, delicious side dish that's the perfect match for a range of mains. Try for a healthy addition to your next meal

Nici Wickes' raw beetroot and orange salad recipe is easy, fresh and packed with all sorts of delicious goodness. Paired with a dressing that rocks, this salad is a superstar. Eat up!

This delicious balsamic roasted beetroot recipe is exceptional served with roast or barbecued lamb. Make sure you spoon some pan juices over the beetroot for a full flavour hit

Try Nici Wickes' recipe for thinly sliced venison with a dark, peppery blackberry and beetroot relish – these flavours were definitely meant to go together!

This gnocchi recipe sees the tried and true combo of beetroot and goat's cheese come together to create a delicious vegetarian salad packed with vibrant flavours and colours

Hummus is easy to put together with pantry items - chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic. This version sees spicy horseradish with sweet beets pairing perfectly with the nutty flavour of Sesame, Quinoa & Cracked Pepper Oat Thins by Huntley & Palmers.

The tried and true pairing of beetroot, cheese and walnut come together splendidly in this beautiful vegetarian tart recipe. Served with a fresh rocket salad, it's perfect for lunch or dinner

Once you try this beetroot and apple relish, you’ll never have apple sauce with your roast pork again! And it makes an attractive gift as it’s got such a gorgeous glossy purple colour

This is a moist and rich chocolate cake that is easy to bake. Although we don’t need an excuse to eat cake, the inclusion of beetroot makes it packed full of good nutrients to ward off any winter ailments!

This nutritious warm beetroot salad makes for a simple but filling mid-week meal, or omit the bacon for a tasty side dish to accompany a steak dinner

While most jams are made using fruit, this tasty savoury-style recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Made From Scratch' cookbook is brilliant dolloped atop a steak sandwich, or served with blue cheese.

Curious Croppers provided Luca Villari with the most amazing tomato varieties for this salad. He's used a mixture of ‘Spanish Red’, ‘Orange Blossom’, ‘White Doris’ and ‘Little Miss Sunshine’. If you ever get the chance to visit the Clevedon Farmers’ Market, stop by their stall and sample their fantastic selection of tomatoes; they also supply restaurants and Farro Fresh.

This in an easy and delicious salad to put together - strips of rotisserie chicken served on a bed or pre-cooked lentils, beetroot, and rocket. All you have to do is assemble!

These are some delicious vege burgers! The patties are made with beetroot, lentils, feta and plenty of herbs and spices for a flavour punch.

Lamb and beetroot are a match made in heaven - try them together with this light salad of broccolini, brown rice and pomegranate

Farro is a type of grain with a nutty flavor and adds wonderful texture to this salad of prawns, beetroot and kale finished with a sprinkling of sumac.

Try this lovely quiche, dotted with beetroot, peas and feta

A delicious medley of tray-baked vegetables made extra tasty with a scattering of breadcrumbs, anchovies and sage

Beetroot makes the perfect accompaniment to this pearl barley, haloumi and roast beef salad

This salad is a winning combo of balsamic-glazed beetroot and earthy Brussels sprouts topped with feta and pine nuts

Puff pastry provides a bed for delicious beetroot and broccoli in this classic tart

This couscous salad is dotted with roasted vegetables, lightly spiced chickpeas and fresh mint

A delicious beetroot and quinoa salad topped with green dressing and toasted walnuts

Liven up roasted beetroot with a salty, zesty feta crumble

A favourite from the Dear Jervois menu.

Waiheke vineyard and restaurant Poderi Crisci's venison recipe is a colour and taste explosion. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Kate Rose from Mea Culpa's bloodbath cocktail is full of beetroot and lemon, but it isn't healthy. Photography by Mike Rooke.

This salad combines creamy goat’s cheese and mascarpone with balsamic-roasted beets, roasted radishes and baby carrots. The roasted radishes transform from spicy little beasts to sublime mellow mouthfuls. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

This fish-curing method is centuries old and salmon on rye with crème fraîche is a catering classic. Start preparation for this dish three days ahead. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Vegetarians, no longer will you miss out on the BLAT! We've created the most scrumptious gourmet tempah BLAT sandwich recipe, with fried bacon style strips of tempeh and a juicy beetroot relish.

This nourishing roasted beetroot and millet salad is the perfect balance of flavour and texture. Full of wholesome ingredients, this is one tasty dish you can feel good about eating!

The vibrant purple punch of colour in this dip will definitely add pizzazz to your table. The robust flavour of beetroot contrasts wonderfully with the sour spiced yogurt, which is cooling and very moreish on warm days. Make sure you have plenty of Huntley & Palmers Mixed Herb Flatbreads on hand as once you start eating it, it’s hard to resist. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

Everyone loves a good burger, and everyone will love these beetroot and lentil burgers! Healthy, wholesome and mouthwatering-delicious!

Spice up your lunch with this Turkish style pizza, with chunks of beetroot, cherry tomatoes, and tahini yoghurt spooned on top. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

The heartiness of chickpeas and the earthiness of beetroot lifted with a splash of vinegar make a most satisfying meal, but when shaped into cakes and topped with dill-packed, garlicky yogurt, they’re taken to a whole new level.

Instead of buying beetroot in a tin, why not pack a big jar of it yourself to keep in the fridge? This pickled beetroot recipe contains far less sugar than the processed stuff!

These baby beets are tender, sweet and earthy – beautiful paired with artichokes and feta.

This colourful dish is full of goodness and tastes terrific. Any leftovers keep well for a tasty lunch to take to work.

A light and healthy salad that is a quick and easy meal to whip up on busy weeknights.

Try this semi-deconstructed salad, which is packed full of fresh ingredients.

This sweet homemade beetroot relish is beautiful served with grilled meats, or heaped on top of a burger for another level of flavour.

A quick beef burger to barbecue for the whole family, with the Aussie touches of pineapple and beetroot.

This beautiful dish is quick, tasty and packed full of goodness, perfect for a mid-week dinner with the family. Prepare a sweet, homemade beetroot chutney to be served with a wonderfully tender pork cutlet and steamed potatoes.

This decadent dish will make you question everything you thought you knew about the plain, old salad. You won't be able to resist treating yourself to this smoked salmon drizzled with white wine vinegar and dijon mustard.

Beautifully creamy and fragrant, this chicken and beetroot risotto is the perfect dish to serve at your next dinner party. Simmered in white wine and stirred through with crumbled feta, this Italian rice dish will delight your friends and family.

Swap your regular Friday night beef burger for these Greek-inspired lamb patties, topped with beetroot yoghurt and served with pita bread.

These Middle Eastern lamb burgers are packed full of brilliant textures and flavours, perfect for a delicious Summer meal. Delight your family and friends with these cumin spiced patties, wonderful served topped with zesty grated vegetables and cool yoghurt.

This simple vegetable dish only utilises a couple ingredients, but the fresh mint, sweet beetroot and salty fetta make this a sophisticated side to fish, pork or poultry.

Ditch that old idea of salads as rabbit food and delight in this warm salad full of roasted root vegetables like beetroot, pumpkin and carrot.

It's hard to resist a classic beef burger ... a filling and nourishing meal in a bun! This recipe is super-quick and easy and can be cooked on the barbie instead of the stove top.

Discover the amazing versatility of beetroot in this quick and easy snack, using just 4 ingredients. Scoop up dollops of the smooth, creamy beetroot tzatziki dip with your homemade fried crunchy beetroot crisps.

This tasty vegetarian salad is beautiful served on it's own as a light Summer dish or as part of a a big spread for your next dinner party. The combination of creamy, salty feta with hearty lentils and roasted beetroot will delight all your guests.

This homemade dip makes a great healthy snack, or to take with you to your next bring-a-plate social occasion. It is so quick and easy to make that even the children can help.

This trio of baby beet, creamy mustard and chilli corn dips are terrific with bread - or try celery or radish for crunch.

This refreshing roasted beetroot salad is a brilliant side to any dinner spread. Drizzled with a zesty lemon and chive yoghurt dressing, this makes the perfect vegetarian dish.

Fresh, healthy and satisfying, this wholesome chicken, baby spinach and beetroot salad tossed with chickpeas and avocado is packed full of goodness and can be ready in no time at all.

Spruce up a family dinner or mark a special occasion by preparing this succulently seasoned beef, fittingly partnered with tender roasted beetroot and creamy mashed potato.

This vegetarian Moroccan-style dish is filled with red chilli spices, soothing Greek yoghurt and hearty roasted vegetables.

A much healthier take on chips and dip, this dish combines crispy golden sweet potato chips with a flavour-packed homemade beetroot hommus.

Whether it’s a special birthday, family event or simply a mid-winter catch-up, sometimes we just need an excuse for a dinner party. So break out the silverware... this menu is sure to please.

Brighten up your dinner table this healthy low-carb recipe. Both visually appealing and taste-bud pleasing, the creamy filling of this gorgeous beetroot ravioli will surprise the fussiest of eaters.

Light and tasty, this healthy paleo salad is packed full of protein. The combination of crunchy macadamias and sweet apples with tender chicken is a real winner, making it a go-to lunch option.

Ward off winter maladies with this wonderful seasonal salad

This flavour-packed salad combines chili and ginger marinated squid with fresh beetroot slices and crunchy vegetables. Drizzled with an Asian inspired honey soy dressing, it is the perfect salad for entertaining guests.

Grab a cooked barbecued chicken on your way home from work and you'll have this flavour-packed warm salad on the table in less than 15 minutes.

This simple beetroot dip takes just 5 minutes to prepare. But if you've the time or the inclination, using fresh beetroot instead of canned will give the dip a truly rich and earthy flavour.

Pumpkin, red onion and beetroot add a riot of colour to these roast vegetables. Try it also with leek, kumera, chunks of zucchini, capsicum, corn, eggplant or carrots.

This healthy pudding uses beetroot to keep it moist and sweet.

Rich, opulent European dishes put an international spin on any occasion. This platter works as an entree, paired with hearty breads.