Side
Vegetable and Wild Rice Salad
By Anastasia St. Amand
Rice and Wheat Berry Pilaf with Baby Spinach
The University of Minnesota studied 30,000 women over nine years and found that those who ate at least three daily servings of whole grains, such as wheat berries, were 30 percent less likely to die of heart disease. (Note that the wheat berries in this recipe need to soak in cold water overnight, so start preparing the dish one day before you plan to serve it.)
Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Bananas with Pecan Streusel
This comforting side dish is a love letter to the sweet tooth in all of us: Unpeeled sweet potatoes and bananas are roasted together, then peeled, pureed, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
Celery Duo
This recipe is an accompaniment for Daniel Boulud's Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine with Celery Duo.
Old-Fashioned Indian Pudding
By James Beard