February/March 2008

Feature Articles		Page
MEATLOAF MAKEOVERS compiled by Denise Mickelsen We asked three chefs for their versions of this comforting favorite		36
RED, WHITE, AND PURPLE POTATOES by Molly Stevens Small, colorful potato varieties are surprisingly versatile		40
FAST AND FLAVORFUL VEGETABLE SAUTÉS by Susie Middleton An easy technique guarantees a tasty side dish in less than 30 minutes		44
ONE GREAT MACARONI & CHEESE by Jennifer Armentrout A classic recipe and three ways to vary it		48
SAUCY CHICKEN FROM THE OVEN by Mary Ellen Evans A simple hands-off method gives you crisp-skinned chicken pieces with vegetables and a sauce		50
THE BEST TOMATO SOUPS by Perla Meyers For the richest flavor and silkiest texture, start with canned tomatoes		54
MAKE FRENCH BREAD AT HOME by Allison Ehri Kreitler Learn a simple technique for baking light, crusty mini baguettes in your own kitchen		58
INSTEAD OF CREAM, TRY COCONUT MILK by Lori Longbotham This convenient ingredient adds luxurious creaminess to soups, stews, and desserts		62
LUSCIOUS DESSERTS FROM CHOCOLATE GANACHE by Greg Case and Keri Fisher Use this delicious blend of chocolate and cream to create four sweet treats		66
Departments		Page
RECIPE INDEX		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
ASK THE EXPERT Yeast		16
ARTISAN FOODS Yogurt		20
GREAT FINDS Soup's on		22
IN SEASON Kale		24
EQUIPMENT All-Clad baking pans, Range-hood trends, Review: all-purpose tongs		28
READERS' TIPS		34
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Irish oats, Brazilian ingredients, Stock vs. broth, Peeling pearl onions, About breadcrumbs, Leftovers: Fried meatloaf		72
TASTING PANEL White chocolate		78
FOOD SCIENCE Salt		80
WHERE TO BUY IT		81
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		82
NUTRITION INFORMATION		86
RECIPE FOLDOUT: QUICK & DELICIOUS Dig into something comforting		86a
BACK COVER Make it tonight: Tomato Soup with Fennel, Leek & Potato

Meatloaf Makeovers; Red, White, and Purple Potatoes; Fast and Flavorful Vegetable Sautés; One Great Macaroni & Cheese; Saucy Chicken from the Oven; The Best Tomato Soups; Make French Bread at Home; Instead of Cream, Try Coconut Milk; Luscious Desserts from Chocolate Ganache