August/September 2007

Feature Articles		Page
CHICKEN THIGHS TAKE A TURN ON THE GRILL by Pam Anderson More flavorful than chicken breasts, boneless thighs cook quickly and stay juicy		30
ENDLESS SUMMER CORN SAUTÉS by Susie Middleton For a versatile side dish, take the corn off the cob and layer on the flavors		34
NO-COOK TOMATO SAUCES by Evan Kleiman Great tomatoes don't need cooking to become a great sauce		38
GRILLED BREAD -- FOR SATISFYING SIDES, STARTERS, AND MAINS by Elizabeth Karmel Tips for making and using grilled bread		40
STEAKS, MEXICAN STYLE by Jim Peyton If fajitas are the first thing that comes to mind, think again		44
DRESSING UP GRILLED EGGPLANT by Tasha DeSerio Bold vinaigrettes and sauces make a simple summer favorite something special		48
SCALLIONS: MORE THAN A GARNISH by Tony Rosenfeld These little green onions can be a side dish on their own or a starring ingredient in soups and stir-fries		52
FRESH FROM THE SEA, A THAI CLASSIC by Nancie McDermott Bright, tangy flavors and perfectly cooked seafood come together in this refreshing, summery salad		56
PEACHES & CREAM by Carole Bloom Ripe, juicy peaches and honey-sweetened whipped cream are all you need to create these quick summer desserts		58
Departments		Page
RECIPE INDEX		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
Q & A		16
IN SEASON Cucumbers		18
ENJOYING BEER Beer 101		20
EQUIPMENT Lifting oven, Crinkle cutter, Food vacuum-sealers, Ice maker, Ice cream scoop review		22
READERS' TIPS		28
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Buying corn, Canning pickles, Malted milk shakes, Aged Gouda, Leftovers: Eggplant & Pasta Salad		62
FOOD SCIENCE Grilling, demystified		68
TASTING PANEL Chocolate ice cream		70
WHERE TO BUY IT		72
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		74
NUTRITION INFORMATION		78
RECIPE FOLDOUT: QUICK & DELICIOUS Summertime, and the cooking is easy		78a
BACK COVER: MAKE IT TONIGHT Corn Sauté with Canadian Bacon, Potatoes & Peppers

Chicken Thighs Take a Turn on the Grill; Endless Summer Corn Sautés; No-Cook Tomato Sauces; Grilled Bread -- for Satisfying Sides, Starters, and Mains; Steaks, Mexican Style; Dressing Up Grilled Eggplant; Scallions: More than a Garnish; Fresh from the Sea, a Thai Classic; Peaches & Cream