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So I made 2 new recipes tonight (to make up for my lack on thing-a-day yesterday)

Nothing too complicated. I had sweet potatoes and fresh asparagus so I decided to try something new.

I took pictures of the end results.  Here are my pictures and the recipes.

(I liked the sweet potatoes but I was expecting more of a fry and they were closer to actual baked potato. Still yummy. As for the asparagus, it was delicious, but i cooked it a few extra minutes because i prefer them not too crunchy. )

Sweet Potato Wedges with Rosemary
From Vegetarian Times magazine

3 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes
3 Tbs. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. Soy Sauce
Salt to taste
1 heaping Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary

1. Preheat oven to 450F. Line two shallow roasting pans or rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil.
2. Halve potatoes crosswise, then lengthwise, and cut each half into 4 sticks.
3. Mix oil, chili powder and soy sauce in bowl. Drizzle over potatoes, and toss to coat.
4. Arrange skin side down in one layer in baking pans. Sprinkle with salt.
5. Roast 12 minutes. Turn slices, and roast until tender, 8 to 12 minutes more. Add salt, if needed. Toss in rosemary.

Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Baked-Asparagus-with-Balsamic-Butter-Sauce/Detail.aspx

INGREDIENTS

* 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
* cooking spray
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the baked asparagus to serve.

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