On the Side: More Than 100 Recipes for the Sides, Salads, and Condiments That Make the Meal

On the Side: More Than 100 Recipes for the Sides, Salads, and Condiments That Make the Meal by Jessica B. Harris is a thoughtful, globally inspired collection from the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award–winning author and leading historian of African Diaspora foodways. Elevating side dishes from supporting role to centerpiece, Harris presents more than 100 recipes that span cultures, ingredients, and traditions—ranging from simple vegetable preparations to richly layered salads and condiments. Informed by her deep scholarly perspective and global lens, this collection celebrates the essential flavors and textures that complete—and often define—the meal.