December 2007

Feature Articles		Page
SURPRISE YOUR GUESTS WITH HOMEMADE CRACKERS by Lynne Sampson An easy dough makes baking these crackers a breeze		44
ROASTS TO BOAST ABOUT by Allison Ehri Kreitler For a special holiday dinner, learn how to stuff, cook, and sauce an impressive pork or beef roast		46
CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES by Arlene Jacobs A chef shares her tricks for making this classic holiday side?and a few great ways to jazz it up		52
SPROUTING UP by Martha Holmberg Bring out the fresh, nutty flavor of Brussels sprouts by roasting, braising, or sautéing		56
MOVE OVER, GINGERBREAD MAN by Julia M. Usher Spice up the season with four amazing desserts inspired by the most familiar of holiday flavors		60
THAI ON THE FLY: A QUICK CURRY FOR ANY NIGHT by Nancie McDermott A simple method gives you a repertoire of comforting, aromatic dishes		66
A COOKIE FOR EVERY#nbsp;OCCASION Text by Lisa Waddle; recipes by Abigail Johnson Dodge Baker Abby Dodge shares her seven favorite cookies for the holidays		70
Departments		Page
RECIPE INDEX		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
ARTISAN FOODS Miette Confiserie		18
GREAT FINDS Stocking stuffers for cooks		20
IN SEASON Leeks		22
ASK THE EXPERT Serving cheese		26
EQUIPMENT Pizza cutter, Stand mixer, Baking peel, Silicone pan update		28
RECIPE FOLDOUT: BREAKFAST BASICS How to make the best eggs, pancakes, muffins, and granola		30a
ENJOYING WINE Sherry		36
READERS' TIPS		40
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Molasses, Nonstick baking liners, Cooking with bourbon, Homemade curry paste, Royal icing		78
FOOD SCIENCE Cocoa vs. chocolate		86
WHERE TO BUY IT		90
2007 INDEX		92
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		98
NUTRITION INFORMATION		102
RECIPE FOLDOUT: QUICK & DELICIOUS Quick prep, easy roast		102a
BACK COVER What's inside

Surprise Your Guests with Homemade Crackers; Roasts to Boast About; Crispy Potato Pancakes; Sprouting Up; Move Over, Gingerbread Man; Thai on the Fly: A Quick Curry for Any Night; A Cookie for Every Occasion