The Big Book of Sides: More than 450 Recipes for the Best

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

Whether planning a quick dinner after work or a holiday meal for a crowd, you will never be stumped for a side dish again.
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Side dishes make the meal. Think about it: Whatâ€™s a burger without fries, turkey without stuffing, or barbecue without coleslaw, baked beans, or macaroni and cheeseâ€”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 â€œEat Your Vegetables,â€ â€œFrom the Root Cellar,â€ â€œA Hill of Beans,â€ â€œRighteous Rice and Great Grains,â€ and â€œPasta and Friends.â€
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The Big Book of Sides shares
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â€¢ more than 100 information-packed entries on vegetables alone, from artichokes to zucchini, including root vegetables and grains
â€¢ tutorials on the cooking techniques you need to know, such as grilling and deep-frying
â€¢ at-a-glance charts for a variety of perfectly roasted vegetables and freshly cooked beans
â€¢ carefree menu planning, with a complete list of special-occasion meals and suggested side dishes
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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.
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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.
Country USA
Brand Ballantine Books
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 0345548183_used
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2014-10-28
UnitCount 1
UPCs 884609171053
EANs 9780345548184

Country	USA
Brand	Ballantine Books
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	0345548183_used
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2014-10-28
UnitCount	1
UPCs	884609171053
EANs	9780345548184

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