Guest hosting VFAM - Beetroot & Cranberry

For the month of September and October 2012 I am guest hosting Priya’s ”Veggie-Fruit A Month". Since I am doing for two months, you have an option of picking veggie, that is Beetroot or fruit Cranberry to be the star of your recipe. Thanks Priya for letting me host the event. 

Veggie of the month - Beetroot. This is one of my favorite veggie. My mom would always tease me that since she ate beets just before leaving for my delivery I love it so much. :o) I use it in many ways in many dishes. This humble root is packed with nutrients, it's low in calorie and has zero cholesterol. To come to think of it, I haven't posted many recipes other than this Beetroot chutney

Fruit of the month - Cranberry. I had not eaten fresh cranberries until 3 or 4 yrs back. I was taken aback by the sourness of it. But then using them in sauces and chutney have been a treat. I keep dried cranberries to add to my morning oats or cookies or bread or to saute with asparagus. 

The event runs from 1st Sept – 31st Oct 2012. Rules are as follows - 
~ Link up any dish that uses Beetroot or Cranberry or both. Cranberry can be fresh fruit or the dried version. 
~ Only vegetarian dishes please. Eggs are allowed in baking.
~ Usage of the logo is appreciated as it helps spread the word.
~ All the recipes must be linked back to this event announcement page and to Priya’s Page. Just copy this (Linking this to Priya's VFAM event hosted by Sumee's Culinary)
~ Only fresh entries posted during the month of Sept & Oct 2012 are accepted since we are looking for new innovative ideas.
~ Non bloggers can also send in their recipes to the email sumeesculinary(at)gmail(dot)com.