The Big Book of Sides by Rick Rodgers

The Big Book of Sides by Rick Rodgers

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 M∫ 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.

Rick Rodgers is a cookbook author and cooking instructor who has written dozens of books, including Thanksgiving 101, Kaffeehaus, and The Carefree Chef. For Williams-Sonoma, he wrote Chicken and American in the Collection series, as well as Grilling & Barbecuing and Sauces, Salsas & Relishes in the Mastering series.

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ISBN 13	9780345548184
ISBN 10	0345548183
Title	The Big Book of Sides
Author	Rick Rodgers
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2014-10-28
Number of pages	480
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.