Christmas Beets
1 lb. beets (red or golden), peeled and cut into 1/4" thick half moons or 1" cubes

Marinade:
Zest and juice of one orange
2 Tablespoons Maple syrup or honey
8 cloves of garlic (peeled but left whole -- can be steamed with beets)
2-4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar (depending on how sweet is the orange)
A shake of sea salt and a pinch of chili powder
Optional: 1 Tablespoon of good quality extra virgin olive oil

Mix well. Taste. Adjust sweet/sour/spice/salt ingredients, If needed.

Prepare Beets:
Steam over simmering hot water until fork-tender but still firm (maybe 15 - 25 minutes). Do not overcook.
Spread cooked beets in a single layer on a large pyrex baking dish or similar non-metallic cookware.
Pour marinade over beets. Let stand 30 minutes. 
Carefully turn beet pieces over and let stand in marinade for another 30 minutes. 
Place beet pieces in a glass quart jar or similar non-metallic cookware. 
Pour marinade into jar. Screw lid on and refrigerate or serve warm.