June/ July 2003

Feature Articles		Page
GRILL A GREAT STEAK FOR A CROWD by Molly Stevens A juicy top sirloin -- paired with seasonal salads -- is the perfect fare for a casual summer meal		34
MAKING THE BEST BRUSCHETTA by Tasha Prysi Grilled bread makes a versatile summer appetizer, served simply or with a choice of toppings		40
A FRESH APPROACH TO BEAN SALADS by Martha Holmberg For a standout side dish flavor the beans while cooking and toss them with an intense dressing		44
THREE TAKES ON STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE by Katherine Eastman Seeley Start with a biscuit that's great on its own, and then give it a flavor twist		48
GET READY TO STIR-FRY by Robert Danhi With a simple formula, create a delicious stir-fry for every night of the week		53
PEPPERY ARUGULA by Ali Edwards Add a spicy punch to pasta, sautés, and salads		58
GRILLED CHICKEN FOR TODAY & TOMORROW by Su-Mei Yu A Thai marinade makes a savory grilled chicken to eat tonight or to use in simple salads tomorrow		62
ICE-CREAM SANDWICHES FOR GROWNUPS by Abigail Johnson Dodge A sophisticated twist on a childhood favorite		66
Departments		Page
INDEX Recipes and ingredients		6
MENUS Ideas for outdoor entertaining		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
GREAT FINDS No-slip funnels; honeys from Maine; novel citrus juicer; crisp rice crackers		18
KITCHEN BASICS Measuring tips, roasting times, shelf life of meats and fish, ingredient equivalents and substitutions		18e
IN SEASON Cilantro and coriander seed		20
Q & A		24
KITCHEN DETAIL A compact kitchen that works		26
WORLD CUISINES North Indian chicken curry		28
READERS' TIPS		30
ENJOYING WINE Screw caps are gaining respectability		32
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Tasting vanilla ice cream, peeling melons, pancetta vs. bacon, tips for grilling, cooking jasmine and basmati rice		70
WHERE TO BUY IT		80
ADVERTISER INDEX		85
NUTRITION INFORMATION		86
PULL-OUT RECIPE SECTION Quick & Delicious		86c
ARTISAN FOODS Organic strawberries		back cover

Grill a Great Steak for a Crowd, Making the Best Bruschetta, A Fresh Approach to Bean Salads, Three Takes on Strawberry Shortcake, Get Ready to Stir-Fry, Peppery Arugula, Grilled Chicken for Today and Tomorrow, Ice-Cream Sandwiches for Grownups