The ultimate collection of recipes for the essential side dish: 40 of the most popular key ingredients for side dishes, how to use them, and 40 failsafe, foolproof recipes for each. This essential guide to 40 of the most popular vegetable-, grain-, and legume-based side dishes is both a primer on how to use each ingredient as well as a wealth of inspiration for any meal or occasion. The book is organized alphabetically--from artichokes to kale to winter squash--and features a killer recipe for each main ingredient. It will inspire meals all year round, with many of the recipes appropriate for holiday entertaining.