Friday, April 23, 2010

Baked Sweet Potato Wedges!



Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

.Prep Time:10 minInactive Prep Time:--Cook Time:30 minLevel:
EasyServes:
4 to 6 servings.Ingredients
•1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons butter
•1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
•4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into wedges
•2 teaspoons salt
•2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cinnamon. Add the potato wedges to the butter and toss to combine. Season the potatoes with the salt and pepper.

Spread the potatoes in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast the potatoes, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven to a serving dish and serve.

Balsamic Glazed London Broil!



Balsamic Glazed London Broil
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

.Prep Time:10 minInactive Prep Time:5 minCook Time:20 minLevel:
EasyServes:
6 servings.Ingredients
•1 (3-pound) London broil
•1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
•1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
•1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
•1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
•1 bay leaf
Directions
Preheat the broiler and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Season the meat with the salt and pepper. In a large skillet over low heat, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and bay leaf. Simmer until the liquid has reduced by half and is a syrupy consistency, about 5 minutes. Discard the garlic and bay leaf.

Put the meat on the baking sheet and slather it with the glaze. Broil the meat 4 inches from the heat until it reaches the desired level of doneness, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from the broiler to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the meat against the grain and transfer it to a serving platter.

Cook's Note: When using the broiler, crack the oven door open so the meat does not burn.