June/ July 2005

Feature Articles		Page
A STRESS-FREE SUMMER SUPPER by Maria Helm Sinskey Juicy grilled steak, fresh summer salads, and a homey berry buttermilk cake star in this easy outdoor menu		38
VIBRANT VEGETABLE SALADS by Tasha DeSerio Crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, mashed garlic, and bright vinaigrettes come together for lighter, brighter alternatives to potato or pasta salad		44
PERFECTLY SEARED SCALLOPS by Molly Stevens Dry thoroughly, cook briefly, and sauce simply to enjoy their subtly sweet richness		48
KEBABS: JUKE UP THE FLAVOR by Bruce Aidells Marinades, basting sauces, and dipping sauces pack on the flavor		50
COOL, FRESH SUMMER ROLLS by Nancie McDermott These bundles of shrimp, fresh herbs, lettuce, and rice noodles are a classic Vietnamese treat		55
SAUCY CHICKEN WINGS by Tony Rosenfeld Grill first, then toss with a sweet or spicy sauce		60
A DOZEN RECIPES FOR STRAWBERRY DESSERTS by Lori Longbotham From almost instant to simply spectacular, these new ways with strawberries sweeten up the classics		62
Departments		Page
RECIPE INDEX		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
Q&A Rolling pizza dough; letting wine breathe; substituting cake flour for all-purpose		16
GREAT FINDS No-cook nibbles		18
ENJOYING WINE Pairing wine with salads		22
IN SEASON Red, yellow, and orange sweet bell peppers		24
EQUIPMENT Food processor update; Wok burners and grates; An affordable mandoline; Infrared broilers; Panini presses		26
READERS' TIPS		36
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Getting the most from fresh herbs; Cutting a julienne; Using Thai curry paste; Testing panel: feta		68
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		78
FOOD SCIENCE How clean is your cutting board?		80
WHERE TO BUY IT		82
NUTRITION INFORMATION		86
FOLDOUT SECTION Quick & Delicious: Main-dish salads		86c
BACK COVER: ARTISAN FOODS Savory salt from harvested lavender

A Stress-Free Summer Supper; Vibrant Vegetable Salads; Perfectly Seared Scallops; Kebabs: Juke Up the Flavor; Cool, Fresh Summer Rolls; Saucy Chicken Wings; A Dozen Recipes for Strawberry Desserts