August/ September 2002

Feature Articles		Page
JUICY, TENDER GRILLED CHICKEN by Molly Stevens For the best texture, brine first; for perfectly cooked chicken, keep your eye on the grill		34
SWEET SUMMER CORN, OFF THE COB by Tasha Prysi Discover the delicious world beyond corn on the cob, with salads, soufflés, salsas, and sautés		39
THREE WAYS TO MAKE POTATO SALAD by Tony Rosenfeld Jazz up this summer classic with a creamy dill dressing, with a warm bacon vinaigrette, or with corn and tomatoes		44
PEPPERMINT BROWNIES by Greg Case A fudgy texture and a double dose of mint make this brownie a cool summertime treat		48
VELVETY SOUPS FROM GARDEN VEGETABLES by Eve Felder These soups have no thickeners and no cream, which makes them light-bodied and intensely flavorful		50
PERFECT ICED TEA by Fred Thompson Enhance a homemade brew with colorful variations for the ultimate warm-weather refresher		54
THAI DINNER PARTY: AN EASY SUMMER SATAY MENU by Su-Mei Yu Center this do-ahead menu around grilled skewers and a savory peanut sauce, with simple salads on the side		56
A FRESH HERB CRUST FOR PORK, BEEF, OR LAMB by Jerry Traunfeld A coating of fresh herbs gives toasty flavor to thin cuts of meat like beef medaillions and pork chops		61
COVER STORY: RASPBERRIES -- SIMPLE AND SPECTACULAR by Michelle Polzine A range of desserts show off this berry's seductive perfume and juicy flavors		64
Departments		Page
INDEX Recipes, ingredients, techniques, and tools		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
IN SEASON Juicy, ripe tomatoes		16
EQUIPMENT Nonstick skillets		20
Q & A		22
ENJOYING WINE It's crush time		24
FOOD SCIENCE Why we taste things the way we do		28
GREAT FINDS		30
READERS' TIPS		32
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Tasting panel: Dijon mustards; Handling lemongrass; Hot-weather pastry tips; Cutting up a whole chicken; Properly folding in egg whites; Saving heirloom tomato seeds		70
WHERE TO BUY IT		80
ADVERTISER INDEX		85
NUTRITION INFORMATION		86
QUICK & DELICIOUS Pull-out recipe section		86B
ARTISAN FOODS Organic smoke-dried tomatoes		back cover

Juicy, Tender Grilled Chicken; Sweet Summer Corn, Off the Cob; Three Ways to Make Potato Salad; Peppermint Brownies; Velvety Soups from Garden Vegetables; Perfect Iced Tea; An Easy Summer Satay Menu; A Fresh Herb Crust for Pork, Beef, or Lamb; Raspberries -- Simple and Spectacular