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Roasted Beets

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I don't often buy beets because I am not sure if I like them.  Last shopping trip, I decided to give them another try.  I adore roasted vegetables which caused me to roast these.  "What is good for the goose is good for the gander."  I know, it doesn't really fit but I wanted to say it.  Roasted Beets Adapted from Ina Garten Ingredients: 3 large beets 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon parsley black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons orange juice Method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Peel beets and cut into chunks about one half of an inch in size. In a bowl mix the beets with olive oil, black pepper and parsley. Put a sheet of parchment paper on a cookie sheet.  Spread beet mixture over sheet. Roast for 35 minutes.  Next time, I would do it longer to make it crispy.  A few pieces came out really crispy and they were the best of the bunch. Remove from oven.  Put into a baking pan or cassero...