trying new things...

minced an actual clove of garlic for the first time ever and baked some asparagus to go with dinner, also for the first time ever (I've never even purchased either item before)! totally used some tips I learned from 'Take Home Chef' too! lol

The asparagus was YUM! Here's the recipe I used:

Ingredients

• 1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line baking sheet with foil for easier clean up!
2. Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer. (I combined all the dry ingredients in a small bowl first, then just sprinkled the whole thing over the asparagus after laying them out on the baking sheet)
3. Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 6 to 10 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.(I used half a lemon and squeezed it right over the asparagus)