Beets with Leeks in Wine
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1/2 lb. young whole beets
3 thinly sliced leeks
1/2 t. ground pepper
1/2 t. cumin
1 c. beet stock
1/2 c. sweet raisin wine or muscatel

Cook beets, drain, reserve liquid, and slice. Put them in a saucepan with leeks. In a morter, grind pepper and cumin. Add to the leeks and beets. Then add stock ans sweet wine. Pour this sauce over the vegetables, bring to a boil, then simmer till leeks are cooked

The lovely deep color of this dish adds beauty to your table. Serve with chiken or game birds, with brown or wild rice