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November 4, 2013

Holiday Appetizer: Roasted Beet Salsa and Brie…and a giveaway!

Two Holiday Appetizers with Roasted Beets

There seems to be some foods that strike fear in the hearts of home cooks when it comes to preparation.

BEETS

They often seem to end up near the top of the list. Brussels sprouts may run a close second.

I think it’s because in days gone by, i.e. when our grandmothers and mothers made them, they boiled them within an inch of their lives turning them into mushy side dishes.

If only they had known the magic of ROASTING.  How roasting turns these unassuming little vegetables into dishes deserving of center stage.

 One recipe two holiday appetizers using canned roasted beets!

When Libby’s Fruits and Vegetables asked me to create a fun holiday dish, I immediately knew I wanted to create a fabulous holiday appetizer using beets and show the world they no longer needed to fear this humble root.  In fact, I found a way to create TWO appetizers using beets that are perfect served side by side!

Up first…this amazing Roasted Beet Salsa

Bring out the flavor of canned beets by roasting them and creating this Roasted Beet Salsa appetizer

It’s a healthy alternative to all of the rich holiday appetizers, but equally as delicious! Pair with a creamy goat cheese and crackers for a real treat!

You can use canned beets to create this Roasted Beet Salsa Appetizer

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Holiday Appetizer: Roasted Beet Salsa

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Holiday Appetizer: Roasted Beet Salsa

Don't be afraid of canned beets! When roasted and turned into salsa they make the perfect holiday appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 6 cans of Libby's Slice Beets
  • 1/2 red onion
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 small jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
  • 2 Tablespoons honey or agave
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • zest of one medium size orange
  • juice from one medium size orange
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar or zero calorie sweetener (to taste)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 450 º
  • Cover large baking sheet (you may need two) with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray
  • Drain beets, separate and lay flat on baking sheet(s)
  • Peel and slice into 1/2 inch slices half of a red onion, lay on backing sheet with beets
  • Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top of beets and onion and sprinkle lightly with sea salt
  • Roast in oven for 20 minutes. Remove baking sheets and allow beets and onion to cool
  • Coarsely dice beets and onion and place into medium size bowl
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Add sugar or zero calorie sweetener to taste.
  • Best after refrigerating over night for full flavor
  • Serve with goat cheese and crackers
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and for those of you craving something a little more decadent…how about topping brie with the Roasted Beet Salsa and wrapping it in pastry!

A Holiday Appetizer: Pastry Wrapped Roasted Beets and Brie

 

The cheese oozes out of the pastry and the roasted beets add the perfect touch of earthy sweetness!

Pastry Wrapped Roasted Beets and Brie Appetizer

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Pastry Wrapped Roasted Beets and Brie Appetizer

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Pastry Wrapped Roasted Beets and Brie Appetizer

This pastry wrapped appetizer is the perfect holiday treat! Filled with brie and roasted beet salsa, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of Roasted Beet Salsa
  • 1 13.5 ounce Brie wheel
  • 5 sheets of phyllo dough (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 º
  • Line small baking sheet with tinfoil and spray with no stick cooking spray
  • Lay down first sheet of phyllo dough horizontally on baking sheet. Keep remaining sheets covered with plastic wrap to avoid drying out
  • Brush first sheet with melted butter and top with second sheet, brush with butter. Repeat with third sheet and brush with butter.
  • Turn fourth sheet vertically on top of horizontal sheets, it will be in a cross shape. Brush with butter and lay last sheet vertically on top. Brush with butter
  • Place brie wheel in center of sheets and top with roasted beet salsa.
  • Bring all sheets of phyllo dough up and around brie, pleating sides so that all of the brie and salsa are covered. Overlap corners on top. Brush outside with butter
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with crackers
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Are you ready for your Thanksgiving and Holiday cooking? Well, Libby Food’s and At The Picket Fence are teaming up to get you off on the right foot! We’re giving away a Huge Set of Non Stick Baking Pans (tell me I’m not the only one in desperate need of new baking pans?!) AND an assortment of Libby’s Food Products for your Thanksgiving dishes!

Libby's Food Giveaway

Here’s how to enter:
a Rafflecopter giveaway

And here’s another fabulous sweepstakes being held by Libby’s Foods:

Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables launched today its “Cansgiving” sweepstakes, during which fans are encouraged to submit photos that illustrate what makes them thankful during the holidays. Whether customers are most thankful for their family traditions, grandma’s secret recipe, gatherings with friends or the family pet, the iconic fruits and vegetables company will share fan images that inspire gratitude during the holiday season. In addition to the photos, all month long, Libby’s will be sharing Thanksgiving-themed recipes and tips about holiday family time on its website (www.getbacktothetable.com) and its social media platforms.
Fans can enter the Cansgiving sweepstakes via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by submitting a photo of what they are most thankful for this holiday season, and including the hashtag: #Cansgiving. Libby’s will award ten participants, chosen at random, with a grocery gift card (worth $350) each toward their family’s Thanksgiving feast, plus a prize pack of Libby’s fruit and vegetable products to help prepare the big meal.  The sweepstakes open at noon EST on Nov. 4, 2013, and end at 11:59 a.m. EST on Nov. 18, 2013. Official rules are available at www.getbacktotable.com .
“Our commitment to families extends beyond the food they eat,” said Bruce Wolcott, Vice President of Marketing for Seneca Foods. “We are thankful for our family of Libby’s customers, and want to provide resources to help them create a truly memorable Thanksgiving experience for their loved ones.”
For more Thanksgiving inspiration, consumers can search for seasonal recipes – from party-worthy appetizers to comforting side dishes to festive desserts — in Libby’s Digital Recipe Box, available on the brand’s website or on its Facebook page.  Libby’s will also host a Cansgiving Twitter party to talk about family, food and feeling thankful during the holiday season at 2 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. Amy Lupold-Bair of popular blog Resourceful Mommy will curate the party, and select participants will win Thanksgiving-themed prizes. Twitter users can follow the conversation using the hashtag, #Cansgiving.

Good luck! And we’ll see you back here soon…at the picket fence!

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PS…here’s the full tutorial on my DIY Wood Serving Trays

*Disclosure: I received compensation in exchange for services rendered on behalf of Libby’s Fruits and Vegetables*

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  1. Alison says

    November 4, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    I always enjoy a good cheeseball!

    Reply
  2. Marty Walden says

    November 4, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    I make these sausage rollups that are awesome! https://www.martysmusings.net/2013/03/sausage-roll-ups.html

    Reply
  3. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    November 4, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    We always have a chipped beef dip in a sourdough bowl! Yummo!

    Reply
  4. Cindy Eikenberg says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Heather, this looks very delicious! Everyone on my husband’s side of the family loves beets, so they would be all over this! 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe and pinning! Have a happy week!

    Reply
  5. Sally says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    A cheese ball is my go-to holiday appetizer.

    Reply
  6. Kimberly Bruhn says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Hey…I love the wood-slice servers that seem to be “embossed.” Did you all make them or have I not been paying attention? They are amazing! Thanks for all your inspiration!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      November 4, 2013 at 2:32 PM

      Hi Kimberly, thank you! I made them for HGTV Gardens, the tutorial is over on their website. Here’s the link: https://www.hgtvgardens.com/crafts/make-your-own-rustic-dessert-serving-trays ~Heather

      Reply
  7. Martha Franks says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    I love beets, but need to put on a bib when I eat them! I seem to always dribble some on myself! Love the wood servers!

    Reply
  8. Pam Ballard says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    So easy but I love hot dogs wrapped in croissants! They can be dipped in almost anything.

    Reply
  9. Kara says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    My go to holiday appetizer is sausage stuffed in puffed pastry, delicious! Awesome giveaway. Thanks for the chance,
    Kara

    Reply
  10. Sandy says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Stuffed mushrooms are a family favorite.

    Reply
  11. Jessie C. says

    November 4, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    I like cheese plates for holidays.

    Reply
  12. Valerie says

    November 4, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Parmesan rosemary pinwheels!

    Reply
  13. Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says

    November 4, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    I love finding something I have not tried before.

    Reply
  14. Lynn says

    November 4, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Anything made with cheese and shaped in a ball! 😉

    Reply
  15. Annette says

    November 4, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    My go-to appetizer is bruschetta.

    Reply
  16. Missy L says

    November 4, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I would says it’s these coconut chocolate truffles my family make. It’s a Portuguese recipe 🙂 They are always a hit with everyone!

    Reply
  17. Terri Hughes says

    November 4, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Great looking recipes and love the giveaway. Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Kelley @ Miss Information Blog says

    November 4, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Never ever the same thing always have to try something new! This looks fantastic and I have added it to my Thanksgiving Appetizer post!

    Reply
  19. sydney85 says

    November 4, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Spinach pinwheels are easy and delicious.

    Reply
  20. LISA says

    November 4, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Homemade cheeseball and crackers or crusty bread.

    Reply
  21. Chelle says

    November 4, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    New baking set, oh yes please!

    Reply
  22. Melissa says

    November 4, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    My go to app is stuffed mushrooms.

    Reply
  23. Holly B says

    November 4, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    I love to do a spinach dip or brie en croute. The beets with brie look amazing, will have to try it this holiday season!

    Reply
  24. Penny Kitzmiller says

    November 5, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    I don’t like beets but I am willing to try this!

    Reply
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  26. Cynthia says

    November 5, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Beets are so yummy, as is any type of salsa….a winning combination!

    Reply
  27. Leslie Levin says

    November 5, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Although I am not a big fan of beets, the dish looks amazing and yummy!

    Reply
  28. Inspire Me Heather says

    November 5, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Oh YUM, YUM and more YUM – thanks for the recipes!! My favorite go-to recipe for the Holidays is appetiser meatballs, everybody like them!

    Reply
  29. Wren says

    November 5, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Probably cheese straws. I could seriously eat those for a meal!

    Reply
  30. Alexis says

    November 5, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    my favorite is a simple, go-to- cream cheese topped with a roasted pepper and onion jelly.

    Reply
  31. Stephanie J says

    November 5, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    stuffed mushrooms

    Reply
  32. brittany says

    November 5, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I love to serve sweet and spicy nut mixes and baked brie during the holidays!

    Reply
  33. Candace U says

    November 5, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    We just finished the last of our garden beets, but I may have to buy some more to try them roasted!

    Reply
  34. Jason says

    November 5, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I like to make the pickle/corn beef/cream cheese roll ups! They are so awesome!

    Reply
  35. mymosk says

    November 5, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Yum I love beets. I will have to try this recipe, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  36. livivua says

    November 5, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    punch bowl cake

    Reply
  37. Chris Shari Alligood says

    November 5, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    My go to appetizer is Spinach Dip

    Reply
  38. Liz Barber says

    November 5, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    The roasted beets and brie looks pretty interesting. I might have to try that appetizer. Thanks for posting this. I’m a new reader to your blog!

    Reply
  39. Julie C. says

    November 5, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Ham, gruyere, and dijon palmiers!

    Reply
  40. Kelly @ thelilypadcottage says

    November 5, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    OH yum I love beets! These recipes look amazing, and I would love those pans!

    Reply
  41. Carolyn G says

    November 5, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I always go for deviled eggs and Swedish meatballs.

    Reply
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  43. Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says

    November 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    I always have sausage rolls during the holidays. Old family tradition 🙂

    Reply
  44. Leslie W says

    November 5, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    My go to appetizer is cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls and basil skewered and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. So good and easy to make!

    Reply
  45. rachel says

    November 6, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    A shrimp cocktail — easy and delicious!

    Reply
  46. Linda Taylor says

    November 6, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Our favorite app is 7 layer dip

    Reply
  47. Paige Gonzalez says

    November 6, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I make spicy buffalo chicken dip and it always gets rave reviews! My family just gobbles it up… 🙂

    Reply
  48. Terri Herman says

    November 6, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    We like a cream cheese beef cheese ball with crackers.

    Reply
  49. Diana Harmon says

    November 6, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Hi! One of my favorite holiday appetizers is Pizza Muffin Wedges, spread pizza sauce on a split English muffins & top with ham, (or pepperoni or bacon), shredded cheese & a pineapple ring, broil & slice into wedges. You can make a tray in no time at all!

    Reply
  50. Jennifer H. says

    November 6, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    spinach and artichoke dip!

    Reply
  51. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    November 7, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Anything with melted cheese!

    Reply
  52. Nettie Moore says

    November 8, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    I can’t wait to try this, I love beets! I love Spinach Artichoke dip! Nettie

    Reply
  53. malia says

    November 9, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Oh my gosh this look amazing! I am a beet freak! I sometimes get a pink at our local co-op and eat the entire thing in about 10 minutes J. I am all over this! xo

    Reply
  54. malia says

    November 9, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    PS: App… Baked Brie in a Bread Bowl!

    Reply
  55. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    November 9, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Wow – this might actually get me to try beets again because, well…. CHEESE!! My Mom would LOVE this. Pinned! xo

    Reply
  56. Charlene Glover says

    November 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Artichoke dip is my favorite.

    Reply
  57. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    November 10, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    You’re convincing me I may have to rethink beets! Looks yummy.

    Reply
  58. Heather says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    MMM! This looks so yummy! Great to make for the holidays to impress my guests and family! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  59. manda says

    November 11, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    I love candied bacon.

    Reply
  60. Nataly Carbonell says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    churros!

    Reply
  61. Laura @ Finding Home says

    November 12, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    That looks delicious and I could so use some new pans!

    Reply
  62. Melissa L. says

    November 16, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    My favorite go to appetizer is potatoes. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  64. Latisha says

    November 17, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    My go to always involves cheese. 🙂 Cheeseballs, cheese platters. Brie and crackers. You name it.

    Uhm this beet salsa sounds amazing and I LOVE the tree trunk serving platters. LOVE.

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      November 17, 2013 at 10:48 AM

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  66. Stephanie Fig says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    We love beets! Even the kids!

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What feels ‘normal’ to you right now? Whatever it is, keep doing it. 🌿
When I was in college I would frequently call home When I was in college I would frequently call home and pour my heart out to my mom, sharing with her all that was happening in my life in that completely unfiltered way that you can talk with the person who potty trained you. These phone calls usually took place at night and my mom would patiently listen as I vented frustrations about professors, roommates, boyfriends and the food in the cafeteria. And, inevitably, they would end with my mom saying, “Everything seems worse when you’re tired. Try not to overthink things or make any major decisions tonight, especially when you are feeling emotional.” Dear friends, may I pass along this advice to you today?

If you don’t absolutely HAVE to make a decision right now, I want to encourage you to wait until life gets back to normal. If you are finding yourself over-analyzing relationships and family dynamics, I want to encourage you to remember that everything seems more dramatic when looked at under a microscope. And, let’s face it, being homebound with our loved ones non-stop makes us all feel like lab rats in an experiment.

If you are tempted to quit a job, start a business, start homeschooling permanently, stop homeschooling permanently, move to a new city, buy a farm, quit pursuing your dream, join a commune or make any other major life decision just…wait. Because, if it is in fact the right decision, it will be made even clearer once our lives return to their ‘regularly scheduled programming’. Instead, in this strange season, let’s all just take a deep, collective breath and let it out slowly, releasing the anxiety that threatens to overtake us. Let’s help each other maintain some perspective and not slip into a posture of over-thinking every little thing in our lives. Let’s remember that the enemy of our souls would love nothing more than to use this time when things feel dark to manipulate us into thinking that aspects of our lives are worse than they actually are.

My prayer for you in these days is that you will have the clarity to know what is true and that you will be filled with peace even while we live in this season of so many unknowns.
Raise your hand if you’re doing more baking thes Raise your hand if you’re doing more baking these days! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m trying to avoid gaining the #corona15 but my daughter and I LOVE baking together and it does help to pass the time plus it counts as a science lesson right?

If you’re able to find flour in the stores (for the love people please stop overbuying!) and you’re doing more baking at your house too you need to add this apricot bread to your list of new recipes to try!

Normally I’d point you to my blog for the directions but I’m going to do you a solid and leave the full recipe in the comments.

What have you baked so far during this time of social distancing? I’d love some new ideas!
There are a LOT of people out walking in our neigh There are a LOT of people out walking in our neighborhood right now (but still social distancing!) and she decided that she wanted to bring them some joy and put a smile on their face when they pass by our house. Also, the square with ‘say no to coronavirus’ is priceless. 😂 I just love her so much!
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