Roasted Russet Wedges With Balsamic Vinegar And Rosemary Food

ROASTED RUSSET & SWEET POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Cut each russet and sweet potato lengthwise into eight wedges; place in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over potatoes and toss to coat., Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning once. , In a small bowl, combine the dip ingredients. Serve with potatoes.

ROASTED POTATO WEDGES WITH ROSEMARY BUTTER

Steps:

• Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 500°F. Oil bottom of a shallow baking pan (15 by 10 by 1 inch) with 1/2 tablespoon oil.
• Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges and toss with salt, pepper, and remaining tablespoon oil in a large bowl. Arrange potato wedges, flat sides down, in baking pan, then cover pan tightly with foil and roast 10 minutes. Remove foil and roast 10 minutes more. Loosen potatoes with a metal spatula, then turn over onto other flat sides and roast until tender and golden, about 10 minutes.
• While potatoes roast, melt butter with rosemary in a small saucepan over moderately low heat. Loosen potatoes with spatula, then transfer to a serving dish or plates and spoon rosemary butter over them.

BALSAMIC ROASTED POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
• Halve each potato lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges. Toss potato wedges with oil, salt, and pepper in a 17- by 11-inch shallow baking pan (about 1 inch deep) and arrange in 1 layer. Roast potatoes, turning over once, until golden brown and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons vinegar, shaking pan to distribute vinegar evenly, then roast until vinegar is evaporated, about 3 minutes.
• Serve sprinkled with remaining 1/2 tablespoon vinegar and salt to taste.

BALSAMIC ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Position 1 rack in bottom third of oven and 1 rack in the center of oven and preheat oven to 400.
• Oil 9x13 roasting pan with 1 tbsp olive oil.
• Combine all vegetables and rosemary in a large mixing bowl.
• Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Fill the roasting pan with the vegetables and cover with a sheet of aluminum foil and place on the bottom oven rack.
• Roast for 30 minutes stiffing occasionally.
• Remove the foil and move the pan to the middle rack.
• Continue to roast until all vegetables are tender and browned in spots, stirring and turning vegetables occasionally, (~ 30 more minutes).
• Let stand on baking sheets at room temperature.
• Transfer roasted vegetables to large bowl and then serve.
• Cook's note: These vegetables can be prepared 4 hours ahead and used to dress up a green salad or can be enjoyed on their own.