Side

You will need sweet, fully ripened plantains (plátanos maduros, in Spanish) for this Cuban-inspired side dish. They are soft, with peels that are mostly brown or black, and are available in Latin-American markets and many grocery stores.

We used small potatoes for this recipe. If your potatoes are larger, adjust the cooking time.

The easiest way to peel butternut squash is with a vegetable peeler; the harp-shaped variety works particularly well.

If you can’t find this squash, use butternut.

The baby artichokes are cooked in advance, so they only need to be grilled for a short time.

These make a wonderful addition to any summer salad or antipasto. They can also be served as a side dish for roasted or grilled lamb.

To save time, you can complete the first three steps and chop onion and celery the day before. If you use shelled chestnuts, chop, then proceed with step 2.

Garlic gives the dish a mellow flavor.

Serve this packet hot off the grill, but be cautious when opening it.

This is an excellent accompaniment to meat or fish; it can also be served as an entrée.