The Big Book of Sides: More than 450 Recipes for the Best Vegetables, Grains, Salads, Breads, Sauces, and More

<b>Whether planning a quick dinner after work or a holiday meal for a crowd, you will never be stumped for a side dish again.</b><br> <br>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? <i>The Big Book of Sides </i>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 &quot;Eat Your Vegetables,&quot; &quot;From the Root Cellar,&quot; &quot;A Hill of Beans,&quot; &quot;Righteous Rice and Great Grains,&quot; and &quot;Pasta and Friends.&quot;<br> <br> <i>The Big Book of Sides </i>shares<br> <br> * more than 100 information-packed entries on vegetables alone, from artichokes to zucchini, including root vegetables and grains<br> * tutorials on the cooking techniques you need to know, such as grilling and deep-frying<br> * at-a-glance charts for a variety of perfectly roasted vegetables and freshly cooked beans<br> * carefree menu planning, with a complete list of special-occasion meals and suggested side dishes <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> With helpful tips on how to stock your pantry, easy-to-follow cooking techniques, gorgeous color photos, and main dish pairing suggestions, <i>The Big Book of Sides </i>is sure to become a trusted staple in your kitchen.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>