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5 side-dish servings Malfatti means “badly made,” so you’ll know you’ve made these properly if they seem a little… rustic. Please read about Forming…
4 servings A hearty side dish. For a main course, you may chop up the fennel wedges and serve atop risotto or polenta, or toss with pasta and a bit of the…
4 servings Few things symbolize summer as well as corn and tomatoes. This salad is perfect for celebrating both when they are at peak ripeness.
Tender boiled yuca dressed with citrusy garlic mojo and fresh herbs. A bright, garlicky Cuban-style side dish.
A quick sauté of summer squash with green onions, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in about 15 minutes, it's a light and…
8 arepas (4 servings) From Venezuela and Colombia, arepas are made with precooked corn flour, the most widely available brand being P.A.N. Stuffed arepas…
A simple asparagus salad tossed with a sesame-soy vinaigrette. Serve warm or chilled as a light side.
Tender salsify tossed with olive oil or brown butter, fresh herbs, and optional hazelnuts and chives. A simple, elegant side dish.
About 4 cups; 4 servings Cooking polenta for less time results in a toothsome texture. Some American brands of polenta are done in as little as 5 minutes…
About 3 cups A savory stuffing that can stand up to the flavors of rich-tasting fish such as trout, salmon, bluefish, and mackerel. This stuffing can also…
Whole unpeeled onions baked in the oven or buried in embers until soft and sweet. Seasoned simply with butter, salt, pepper, and optional Parmesan or sour…
Cooked wheat berries combined with sautéed onions, mixed dried fruits, and a hint of cinnamon. A hearty side dish that can be made with butter or olive…
About 7 cups; 9 servings Perfect for pork. Please read About Bread Stuffings and Dressings.
4 servings This dish, usually served as an appetizer, is all about contrast: creamy, mild tofu coated with a crisp cornstarch shell, swimming in a salty…
2 servings If shelling fresh peas, you may add two or three pods to the pan for extra flavor. If fresh peas are unavailable, substitute one 10-ounce…
About 2 cups This delicate, buttery stuffing can be used to stuff a range of seafood, from sole fillets to whole baked trout; it also makes a fine…
4 servings In this simple method, artichokes are braised in white wine until tender. When the wine evaporates, the artichokes brown in the garlicky olive…
4 to 6 servings We love to make this with chickpeas, lots of fresh herbs, and celery or fennel for crunch.
About thirty 2-inch squares or diamonds If desired, substitute about 15 ounces frozen spinach, thawed, for the fresh. The important thing is to press as…
4 to 6 servings A specialty of Upstate New York, this deeply satisfying dish can serve as a side, but it is hearty enough to carry a meal if accompanied…
6 servings A classic side dish with enchiladas, burritos, or chiles rellenos. The beans are easier to mash when they are warm.
About 5 pint jars An American invention, crunchy and refreshing. The 3-day process is well worth the wait, especially to homesick Southerners. Please read…
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