Time for a treat!

The beetroot patch is starting to get slightly feral. Time to thin it out and use the beetroot. So..what to do with the beetroot? What's your favourite recipe? I have quite a few up my sleeves, and shall try them all in the next few weeks. But I am always happy for new ideas.

One of our favourites - Beetroot & Chocolate Muffins. Recipe adapted from Stephanie Alexander's Kitchen Garden Cooking.

Here is one of the gorgeous roots. Isn't it stunning?

All grated. Looking amazing.

I added the zest of a whole orange to the mix. Just because I love the chocolate/orange combination.

Plonk mixture into muffin tin. And the best bit! - put a generous piece of good, dark chocolate in the middle.

Oh, okay. Two pieces, if you must! :)

Fresh out of the oven.

Let cool slightly. But not too long. I like the chocolate to be still warm and oozing out. A dollop of cream is justified, I think. After all, this is a muffin with (a lot of) healthy beetroot!

Yes! That's how I like it!

And now for a brisk walk, to feel all virtuous. And to make room for more muffins. :)