Whether planning a quick dinner after work or a holiday meal for a
crowd, you will never be stumped for a side dish again.
Side dishes make the meal. Think about it: What's a burger without
fries, turkey without stuffing, or barbecue without coleslaw, baked
beans, or macaroni and cheese--or all three? The Big Book of Sides
contains more than 450 delicious recipes to complement any dish.
Award-winning cooking teacher and author Rick Rodgers has carefully
compiled a variety of wonderful options, from traditional to inspired,
Americana to ethnic, Southern fare to California cuisine. Sections
include "Eat Your Vegetables," "From the Root Cellar," "A Hill of
Beans," "Righteous Rice and Great Grains," and "Pasta and Friends."
The Big Book of Sides shares
- more than 100 information-packed entries on vegetables alone, from
artichokes to zucchini, including root vegetables and grains
- tutorials on the cooking techniques you need to know, such as grilling
and deep-frying
- at-a-glance charts for a variety of perfectly roasted vegetables and
freshly cooked beans
- carefree menu planning, with a complete list of special-occasion meals
and suggested side dishes
Home cooks of all levels will delight in preparing Roasted Summer Squash
with Pepitas and Cilantro; Chard Puttanesca; Parsnip, Apple, and Bacon
Hash; Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes; Quinoa with Carrot and Mint; Farro,
Cherry, and Feta Salad; and Butternut Squash and Potato Gratin. Rodgers
also shares recipes for relishes, chutneys, pickles, baked goods (from
biscuits to foccacia), and even sauces.
With helpful tips on how to stock your pantry, easy-to-follow cooking
techniques, gorgeous color photos, and main dish pairing suggestions,
The Big Book of Sides is sure to become a trusted staple in your
kitchen.
