How to make potato wedges like restaurants and vegetable salad

Sure, I can provide you with recipes for both potato wedges and vegetable salad. ### Potato Wedges Recipe: **Ingredients:** - 4 large potatoes - 2-3 tablespoons olive oil - 1 teaspoon paprika - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon onion powder - Salt and pepper to taste - Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs (like parsley or rosemary) **Instructions:** 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). 2. Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into wedges. You can leave the skin on for added texture and flavor. 3. In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. 4. Arrange the wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or greased with cooking spray. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the wedges are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. 6. Optional: Sprinkle the potato wedges with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh herbs before serving. ### Vegetable Salad Recipe: **Ingredients:** - 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.) - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved - 1 cucumber, sliced - 1 bell pepper, chopped - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced - 1/4 cup olives (black or green), pitted and halved - Optional additions: avocado slices, shredded carrots, radishes, etc. **For the Dressing:** - 3 tablespoons olive oil - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard - 1 clove garlic, minced - Salt and pepper to taste **Instructions:** 1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and any optional additions you'd like to include. 2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. 3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly. 4. Serve the vegetable salad immediately as a side dish or a light meal. Feel free to adjust the seasoning and ingredients according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your homemade potato wedges and vegetable salad!