The Big Book of Sides

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 spe