3 medium beets, I prefer red ones, but who says you cant use the other kind?

a head of Garlic, if you plan to sleep well AND alone

1 Quince or any other sweet/sour firm body in your fruit basket (granny smith apples and pears worked well in the past)

a handful of pine nuts or any other nuts left over from last Xmas party

High Quality Olive Oil - NO excuses

salt, pepper, fennel - to your liking

1 tsp of honey, as if beets aren't sweet enough

Mint, Parsley, Dill - or whatever herbs you may have neglected in your fridge

Feta/Ricotta/Parm - or any other firm and tangy easily crumbled/grated cheese if you are dying to add extra protein