Merlin /mer-lin/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name is pronounced MER-lin. It is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Merlin is sea fortress.Mythology: Arthurian tales describe Merlin as the wizard who was King Arthur's mentor. Myrddin, the wizard who tutored King Arthur in British legend was known as Myrddin Emrys.erlin /mer-lin/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name is pronounced MER-lin. It is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Merlin is sea fortress.
1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2  Coat beets lightly with oil. 3  Wrap beets in aluminum foil, place on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven until cooked through, approximately 45 to 60 minutes.  Remove from the oven, let cool for 10 minutes, and then peel and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Stove top: Boil the beets in water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Or steam them, using less water. Oven roasting: Place peeled and quartered beets in a single layer in a roasting pan or baking dish.Add a few tablespoons of olive oil, some minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and combine.OOKING. Beets can be cooked on the stove top, in the oven, by microwave or on the grill, each method requiring varying degrees of time and attention. But all are easy. Beets should be cooked just enough to be easily pierced with a knife, but still have some crunch to them.