February/ March 2006

Feature Articles		Page
CHICKEN & POTATOES, SIDE-BY-SIDE by Lori Longbotham Season boldly, roast them all in one pan, and garnish with fresh, bright flavors		34
A WINTER GRATIN EVERYONE WILL LOVE by Susie Middleton A creamy, crumb-topped gratin, with your choice of greens, is a side dish to please even the pickiest		39
THREE WAYS TO BRAISE SHORT RIBS by Molly Stevens For the best flavor, marinate them, glaze them, or serve them in a ragù		42
ONE VERSATILE BATTER, ALL YOUR FAVORITE MUFFINS by Joanne Chang One batter plus your choice of flavorings gives you a dozen moist, tender muffins just how you like them		48
LEMONS AS THE STAR by Jennifer McLagan Make savory dishes even more mouthwatering by putting lemons at center stage		52
RICE NOODLE STIR-FRIES by Su-Mei Yu They're quick, they're filling, and they give a big thrill with surprisingly little effort		58
TIRAMISÙ, THE ULTIMATE PICK-ME-UP by Laura Giannatempo Great espresso and delicate ladyfingers are the secrets to this luscious Italian dessert		62
Departments		Page
RECIPE INDEX		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
IN SEASON Yukon Gold potatoes		16
GREAT FINDS Countertop solutions		18
Q&A		20
ENJOYING WINE Matching wine and problem foods		22
READERS' TIPS		24
EQUIPMENT Collapsible funnel, double-balloon whisk, true convection ovens, stovetop espresso pots		26
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Cutting citrus wedges, crispy garnishes, shrimp sizes, semisweet chocolate chips rated		66
FOOD SCIENCE Clever kitchen tips and why they work		74
WHERE TO BUY IT		76
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		78
NUTRITION INFORMATION		82
PULLOUT: QUICK & DELICIOUS One-pot meals		82c
BACK COVER: ARTISAN FOODS Heavenly cheeses

Chicken & Potatoes, Side-by-Side; A Winter Gratin Everyone Will Love; Three Ways to Braise Short Ribs; One Versatile Batter, All Your Favorite Muffins; Lemons as the Star; Rice Noodle Stir-Fries; Tiramis, the Ultimate "Pick-Me-Up"