January 2008

Feature Articles		Page
ROAST PORK FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW by Tony Rosenfeld Start with a single roasted pork loin and transform the leftovers into three more meals during the week		36
PASTA ON THE SIDE by Tasha DeSerio Move over, rice and potatoes. Little pastas like orzo, Israeli couscous, and fregola make a delicious change of pace		42
FENNEL: THE RAW AND THE COOKED by Rosetta Costantino with Janet Fletcher Try four delicious ways to get the most out of fennel's sweet anise flavor		46
GET YOUR GUMBO ON by Poppy Tooker A New Orleans native shows how to make two authentic versions of this classic Louisiana soup		51
A PASSAGE TO INDIA by Melissa Clark Spice up a casual, comforting menu of roasted chicken, spinach, and rice with the enticing flavors of India		56
THE SECRETS TO SOFT, FLUFFY GNOCCHI by Laura Giannatempo For gnocchi with a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture, choose the right kind of potatoes and add just enough flour		61
TREAT YOURSELF TO BREAD PUDDING by Joanne Chang This one is so delicious, it's worth the indulgence; and it's easy to customize with your favorite flavors		66
Departments		Page
RECIPE INDEX		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
ASK THE EXPERT Storing wine		16
ARTISAN FOODS Handmade sausage		20
GREAT FINDS Of-the-month clubs		22
IN SEASON Beets		24
EQUIPMENT Wüsthof knives, Sleek spatula, Refrigerator thermometer, Stainless cookware update, Review: Large skillets		28
READERS' TIPS		34
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Fennel fronds, Fried capers, Strained yogurt, Buying and storing fish, Louisiana-style hot sauce, Cardamom		70
FOOD SCIENCE Ozone sanitizers		76
TASTING PANEL Capers		78
WHERE TO BUY IT		80
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		82
NUTRITION INFORMATION		86
RECIPE FOLDOUT: QUICK & DELICIOUS Quick fish		86a
BACK COVER Make it tonight: Shrimp supper, simplified

Roast Pork for Today and Tomorrow; Pasta on the Side; Fennel: The Raw and the Cooked; Get Your Gumbo On; A Passage to India; The Secrets to Soft, Fluffy Gnocci; Treat Yourself to Bread Pudding