Category: Big Book of Sides


Stuffed Artichokes with Romano and Oregano

Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, artichokes were everywhere–we even had them growing in my grandparents’ garden.  There was a truck farm across the street from my high school, and I remember purchasing them for a nickel each.  On meatless Fridays (remember them?), Mom would often serve artichokes with lots of mayonnaise, cracked […]

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple and Bacon

(Photo by Ben Fink.) It is easy to say: “This is the perfect cold weather side dish.”  The truth is that there are a lot of perfect side dishes, which is just one reason why they are so beloved. But consider this dish.  Roasted Brussels sprout, sweetened with maple syrup, accented by salty crisp bits […]

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