Smaller florets work better (and cook quicker) than larger ones. Fattier sour cream curdles less, unfortunately. If the mushroom slices are too small they will disappear; if that’s good, then make them smaller.

A light, easy to make salad that’s pleasing to the palate.

Carrots are sauteed in olive oil, and then briefly tossed with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in this deceptively simple side dish.

These peppery-sweet potatoes are delicious with roasted meats. Cooking them at high heat makes their interior tender just as the sugar-and-spice coating begins to caramelize and brown the outside.

i use fake steak from morning star or wheat meat. serve over rice.

Jared’s favorite. Very fatty.