Side Dishes

Ask any chef: a meal is judged by its sides as much as its main. These recipes cover the supporting cast, from rice and beans to vegetables and salads, each one built to balance your diet and your plate.

Learn to get a proper pegao (the crispy rice at the bottom of the pot) with my Arroz con Gandules. Bake a golden, bubbling Five Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese, or bring my Country-Style Potato Salad with Eggs to the cookout.

Need a centerpiece to go with them? Visit my Main Dishes.