Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak, Sugar Glazed Roasted Carrots, and Swiss Baked Potatoes

So this year's annual pumpkin carving extravaganza, I decided to try all new recipes for the meal. And man, what a meal. Everyone loved all the food, so much so, that I ended up with two little pieces of steak left and that was it.

Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak

Photo courtesy of Everyday Food

Courtesy of Everyday Food
Serves 4

• 1/2 c balsamic vinegar
• 2 T light brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp crushed dried rosemary
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 1/2 lb skirt Steak

Mix all ingredients in a resealable bag. Pork the steak with a fork; add to marinade. Let marinade at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. Or cover and let marinade for one day.

Heat grill on high. Grill steak for 2-4 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Sugar Glazed Roasted Carrots

Photo courtesy of Cook's Country

Courtesy of Cook's Country
Serves 4

• 1 1/2 Pounds Medium Carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 1 Tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt and Pepper

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees. heat rimmed baking sheet in oven for 10 minutes.

Toss carrots, melted butter, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl thoroughly coating carrots.

Remove pan from oven and place carrots in single layer on hot baking sheet.

Roast until carrots are beginning to brown, about 15 minutes.

Swiss Baked Potatoes
Courtesy of MyRecipes
Serves: 12

• 6 baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• Cooking Spray
• 1 1/4  c thinly sliced onion
• 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 3/4 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 c (2 Oz) Shredded Gruyere Cheese
• 2 T butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 3/4 c Fat Free Beef Broth

Preheat oven to 375F.

Arrange one-third of potato slices in the bottom of a shallow 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with one-third of onions. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp salt. Sprinkle with one-third cheese.

Repeat layers twice, ending with cheese.

Dot with butter. Pour broth over potato mixture. Coat top layer with cooking spray. Cover with foil, and bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake additional 30 minutes or until tender.