December 2001/ January 2002

Feature Articles		Page
ELEGANT BUT EASY CORNISH HENS by Joanne Weir Savory compound butters, stuffings, and glazes make the most of these tender little birds		44
RÖSTI POTATOES by Martha Holmberg This classic potato dish offers nutty flavor, crisp yet creamy texture, and above all -- simplicity		50
WINTER VEGETABLES MAKE WARMING SIDE DISHES by Molly Stevens Tasty, versatile root vegetables reign supreme for satisfying cold-weather meals		53
CREATING YOUR OWN QUICK RECIPES by Lisa Zwirn A few guidelines for faster weeknight cooking		58
SAVORY ROAST NUTS by Barbara J. Witt These sweet and spicy snacks are the perfect pre-dinner nosh		62
ENJOYING DUCK CONFIT by Kate Newell-Smith Try it in classic French dishes or in lighter contemporary fare		64
CRUSTY FRENCH BREAD ROLLS by Lauren Groveman These impressive rolls are easy to make -- and they can be made up to two weeks ahead		68
MOCHA CHOCOLATE-CHIP COOKIES by Annie Giammattei Coffee, chocolate, and cinnamon give these cookies sophisticated flavor		74
WINTER MENU: CASSOULET by Jean-Pierre Moullé To build a great winter menu around this rich, rustic French stew, start and finish with refreshing salads		76
WORTH THE SPLURGE by Sarah Jay Our wish list of tools and equipment will help you gear up for the holidays		82
STACK A SOUFFLÉ CAKE FOR A LUSCIOUS HOLIDAY DESSERT by Randall Price Flourless chocolate soufflé cake layered with raspberries and cream in an easy yet impressive do-ahead dessert		86
Departments		Page
RECIPE & TECHNIQUE INDEX		6
CONTRIBUTORS		8
LETTERS		10
AT THE MARKET		16
Q & A		18
TECHNIQUE CLASS Steaming mussels and clams		20
ENJOYING WINE Before dinner, try an apéritif		24
CUSINES Red pepper flavors the foods of Portugal		30
TASTED & TESTED		32
TIPS		38
FLAVORINGS Fennel seed adds Mediterranean warmth		42
BASICS		92
FOOD SCIENCE The way to great homemade stocks		94
SOURCES		98
ADVERTISER INDEX		103
2001 RECIPE INDEX		104
NUTRITION INFORMATION		105
QUICK & DELICIOUS A flavor-packed pasta made with canned tuna		106
ARTISAN FOODS The art of ribbon candy		back cover

Elegant but Easy Cornish Hens, Rosti Potatoes, Winter Vegetables Make Warming Side Dishes, Creating Your Own Quick Recipes, Savory Roasted Nuts, Enjoying Duck Confit, Crusty French Bread Rolls, Mocha Chocolate-Chip Cookies, Winter Menu: Cassoulet, Worth the Splurge, Stack a Souffle Cake for a Luscious Holiday Dessert