Warm Baby Beets And Herring With Mustard Dill Sauce Recipes

HASSELBACK BEETS WITH DILL YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim, peel and halve 2 1/2 pounds medium beets; slice as directed (see left). Place the beets in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and drizzle with 3/4 cup olive oil; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add cup water and cover with foil. Roast at 425 degrees F, 40 minutes. Uncover and continue roasting, spreading the slices apart and basting with the pan juices halfway through, until the beets are tender, 30 to 40 more minutes. Let cool slightly. Mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons each chopped dill and lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Drizzle over the beets and top with crushed pink peppercorns and more dill.
• Cut a thin sliver from one side of the vegetable so it can sit flat. (If you¿re starting with halved veggies, like the beets at right, skip this step.)
• Position the vegetable cut-side down between the handles of two wooden spoons.
• Using a sharp knife, make crosswise cuts (1/8 to 1/4 inch apart), stopping when the knife hits the handles so you don't cut all the way through the vegetable.

WARM BABY BEETS AND HERRING WITH MUSTARD-DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk mustard, vinegar and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Mix in chopped dill. Gradually whisk in oil, then cream. Season sauce with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Cool to room temperature in foil. Peel beets and halve lengthwise.
• Pour some of sauce into center of each of 4 plates. Arrange roasted beets and herring around sauce. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

ROASTED BEET AND PICKLED HERRING SALAD WITH MUSTARD BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Wrap the beets in foil and place on a rack, set over a pan of hot water. Roast in a preheated 400 degree oven for 40 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel, and slice into 1/4 inch disks.
• Whisk the dry mustard into the buttermilk, then mix in the grain mustard, dill, onion and herring. Refrigerate the herring for 1 hour. Fan beets out on Bibb lettuce. Place herring mixture on top.

BEETS IN MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the tops off the beets, leaving 1 inch of stems attached. Place the beets in a pot o cold water to cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and boil until the beets can be pierced easily with a sharp knife, 45-60 minutes depending upon their size.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mustard and vinegar in a bowl, then whisk in the olive oil in a steady stream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
• When the beets are done, drain them and submerge them in cold water until they are cool enough to handle. When cooled, cut off the roots and tops, and slip the skins off. Slice the warm beets into the mustard sauce. Mix well, cover, and let marinate in the fridge at least 24 hours. Season before serving, if needed.

MUSTARD HERRING AND BEET SMORREBROD

Steps:

• Make pickled beets .
• Rinse and drain herring, discarding any onion. Pat herring dry between paper towels and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Whisk together mustard, créme fraîche, sugars, water, onion, dill, and peppercorns and stir in herring. Chill, covered, 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
• Spread butter evenly on 1 side of each bread slice and arrange herring mixture over half of slice. Drain beets well and arrange over remaining half.

BABY BEETS IN HONEY-MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Scrub and trim beets. Place in a large saucepan, cover with hot water, and add salt to taste. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.* Drain and cool slightly. Peel to remove skins set beets aside and keep warm.In a medium saucepan, stir butter, honey, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add beets, stirring until coated with sauce and heated through.To serve, transfer to a shallow bowl. Garnish with parsley.*If using medium-size beets, increase cooking time slightly and, after peeling, cut into wedges or slices.