Prepare grill for medium–high heat. Place beets on the grill (naked! no oil or seasoning). Close grill and open vents. Grill beets, turning every 10 minutes or so, until outsides are extremely charred ...

To peel beets - while whole place in roasting pan and season with salt and pepper - place in 375 degree oven for about 25 minutes -let the beets cool for about 15 minutes and skin should peel off ...

One of the best things about casting a wide net for recipes is that, bit by bit, I build my knowledge. Take beets: I had always cooked them (wrapping, roasting, cooling and peeling) until one day, ...