April/ May 2006

Feature Articles		Page
SPRING FLING: SALAD FOR DINNER by Martha Holmberg Relax... this fresh, flavorful menu is practically stress-free		38
OSSO BUCO by Perla Meyers A velvety-tender braise of veal with a lemony garnish is a perfect dish for a rainy spring night		43
VEGETABLES, PERFECTLY STEAMED & DELICIOUSLY SAUCED by Jennifer Armentrout Five quick sauces dress up everything from baby artichokes to sugar snap peas		46
ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT, YOU'LL LOVE PORK TENDERLOIN by Tony Rosenfeld Slice it into medallions, cut it into steaks, or butterfly it -- then pair each cut with the cooking method that suits it best		50
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST RISOTTO by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Learn this easy method, then make it your own with the ingredients you love		54
TILAPIA, FAST & FLAVORFUL by Leslie Glover Pendleton It takes just three easy steps to boost the flavor of this mild, quick-cooking fish		60
A PIECE OF CAKE by Katherine Eastman Seeley With one simple cake, two fabulous frostings, and endless flavorings, layer cakes are a snap to make		64
Departments		Page
RECIPE INDEX		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
IN SEASON Asparagus		16
GREAT FINDS Unusual oils		18
Q&A		20
ENJOYING WINE Stemware		22
READERS' TIPS		24
EQUIPMENT Fondue pot, French-door fridge, cake spatulas, KitchenAid attachments, toaster review		28
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Buttercream, baby artichokes, fingerling potatoes, salad greens mix, paprika, tasting goat cheese		72
WHERE TO BUY IT		80
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		82
NUTRITION INFORMATION		86
PULLOUT: QUICK & DELICIOUS Big flavor, little effort		86c
BACK COVER: ARTISAN FOODS Olive oil

Spring Fling: Salad for Dinner; Osso Buco; Vegetables, Steamed & Sauced; Any Way You Slice It, You'll Love Pork Tenderloin; How to Make the Best Risotto; Tilapia, Fast & Flavorful; A Piece of Cake