January 2007

Feature Articles		Page
ROAST CHICKEN FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW by Tony Rosenfeld Roast two chickens: serve one on Sunday and turn the other into terrific weeknight meals		38
CROWD-PLEASING CRISPY POTATOES by Susie Middleton With a short ingredient list and a mostly make-ahead technique, these potatoes are perfect for parties		44
INDIAN-STYLE VEGETABLE STIR-FRIES by Suvir Saran A few sassy spices and a simple one-pan tachnique are all you need to create these flavorful side dishes		46
HOW TO HOST A TASTING PARTY by Dina Cheney Get to know your palate and discover the chocolates, cheeses, and olive oils you love		50
A SWEET TREAT THAT'S EASY TO MAKE by Kimberly Y. Masibay This delicious apple dessert will make you feel like a brilliant pastry chef when you serve it		55
THE BEST RAGÙS by Biba Caggiano The secret? Braise the meat on the bone first, then shred it, chop it, and mix it back into the rich sauce		58
FRITTATA: AN ITALIAN OMELET by Joyce Goldstein Make dozens of different frittatas with the ingredients you like the best		62
POUND CAKE, PERFECTED by Nicole Rees A couple of little tweaks make this classic butter cake moister, richer, and better than ever		66
Departments		Page
RECIPE INDEX		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		10
LINKS		14
CONTRIBUTORS		16
GREAT FINDS American cheeses		18
IN SEASON Cauliflower		20
Q & A		22
ARTISAN FOODS Sea-salt caramels		24
ENJOYING WINE Breaking out of your wine rut		26
EQUIPMENT Silicone update, Palm peeler, Crêpe pans, Rice cookers		28
FOOD SCIENCE Melting cheese		32
READERS' TIPS		36
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Indian spices, Boiling eggs, Shredding cabbage, Sherry vinegar, Following recipes		70
TASTING PANEL Prepared pesto		74
WHERE TO BUY IT		76
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		78
NUTRITION INFORMATION		82
RECIPE FOLDOUT: QUICK & DELICIOUS Seven dishes for weeknight suppers or weekend company		82a
BACK COVER: MAKE IT TONIGHT Stir-fried cauliflower

Roast Chicken for Today and Tomorrow; Crowd-Pleasing Crispy Potatoes; Indian-Style Vegetable Stir-Fries; How to Host a Tasting Party; A Sweet Treat That's Easy to Make; The Best Ragùs; Frittata: An Italian Omelet; Pound Cake, Perfected