Tamaranann1: In every state legally when a child turns 18, a parent is no longer financially responsible for the child. Morally, we are all responsible for our children's well being and support. ;0)
Cut off all but 1/2 inch of the beet tops; wash beets and place in a pan and just cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer beets until they are just tender but not mushy. This could take 30-40 minutes, or even longer, depending on the size of the beets. Remove the beets from pan and cool until cool enough to handle.
1 Baked Beets: Preheat oven to 400Â°. 2  Trim roots and stems to 1/2, do not cut beets further! ; 3 do not wash beets! , 4 if there is dirt that bothers you, wipe it off with a paper towel; moisture will cause the beets to steam and that is not what you want. ;do not wash beets! , 2 if there is dirt that bothers you, wipe it off with a paper towel; moisture will cause the beets to steam and that is not what you want. 3  Place beets in a casserole, cover with the lid and seal the entire casserole tightly with foil; bake at 400Â° for 60-90 minutes.