April/ May 2004

Feature Articles		Page
SIMPLE STEPS TO JUICY PORK CHOPS by Chris Schlesinger For moist chops with big flavor, go for deep browning and delicious rubs and condiments		42
FOUR WAYS TO COOK ASPARAGUS by Janet Fletcher Choose grillling, roasting, sautéing, or broiling for great flavor		47
CUPCAKES by Greg Patent Ginger, butterscotch, and mocha mean these treats aren't just for kids		52
SKILLET ROASTED POTATOES by Jacques Pépin Try this easy method for creamy potatoes that taste like they cooked alongside a roast		58
A SAVORY CHICKEN STEW by Karen and Ben Barker For a relaxed night off, two chefs take it easy in the kitchen and create a menu around a do-ahead chicken ragoût		60
A TRIO OF SOFT TACOS by Jim Peyton Corn tortillas and fillings like seared spiced beef, grilled chicken, and fried fish make these tacos authentically Mexican		67
THE KEY TO A GREAT LIME PIE by Becky Campbell To make the best version of this creamy-tangy pie, you don't need Key limes -- just juicy ones		72
Departments		Page
INDEX		6
MENUS Jazzing up dinner, all week long		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		16
Q&A		18
FOLDOUT: 50 FAVORITE TIPS		18c
IN SEASON Eat your spinach		22
EQUIPMENT Rotary cheese graters		26
ENJOYING WINE Ten wine bargains under $12		30
WORLD CUISINES Thai beef salad		32
GREAT FINDS Rice bran oil; cheese knife; tomato paste		38
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Buying pork chops, choosing wines to cook with, stemming spinach, buying tomatillos, making a soufflé, using hoisin sauce, tasting yogurt		74
ADVERTISER INDEX		79
WHERE TO BUY IT		82
NUTRITION INFORMATION		86
PULL-OUT RECIPE SECTION Quick & Delicious recipes for easy entertaining		86c
ARTISAN FOODS Cake as canvas		back cover

Simple Steps to Juicy Pork Chops, Four Ways to Cook Asparagus, Cupcakes, Skillet "Roasted" Potatoes, A Savory Chicken Stew, A Trio of Soft Tacos, The Key to a Great Lime Pie