beets all kinds and shapes water If your beets are particularly dirty, wash in cold water Cut off the top right at the stem; cut off the pointy part at the bottom Place in casserole dish with a cover, stem end down Pour water in casserole, about an inch deep Cover and roast at 400 degrees until beets are tender Let cool, then peels beets with your fingertips Slice and eat with goat cheese, viniagrette, greens, garlic, brown butter, whatever you have