Harvard Beets
["2 (6 oz.) cans sliced beets", "1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 stick margarine", "2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/2 c. vinegar", "dash of salt (optional)"]
["Drain", "beets,", "reserve", "1/2", "cup liquid. Cook together, sugar, cornstarch, margarine, vinegar and beet juice and salt. Stir constantly until thickened; add beets and cook 5 minutes, covered, on medium heat.", "Stir occasionally to prevent sticking."]
["beets", "sugar", "margarine", "cornstarch", "vinegar", "salt"]