June/July 2007

Feature Articles		Page
APPETIZERS, HOT OFF THE GRILL by Allison Ehri Mini burgers, pizzettas, and skewers -- choose one for a starter or make them all for a party		36
DELICIOUS FINISHES FOR GRILLED FISH by Maria Helm Sinskey Follow these tips for perfectly grilled fish steaks, and serve them with one of four lively toppings		40
QUICK PASTAS WITH A KICK by Scott Conant A little heat punches up the flavor of pastas made with summer favorites: corn, tomatoes, and zucchini		43
THE ART OF MAKING GREEN SALADS by Annie Wayte Focus on the greens and don't weigh them down		46
LEMON CHEESECAKE, TO GO by Meg Suzuki Bring these tart and creamy treats to your next picnic -- they pack well, and everyone will love them		52
A KITCHEN THAT GOES ALL OUT by Lisa Waddle An outdoor kitchen in Vermont keeps everything within arm's reach -- and the elements out		54
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD by Barbara Lauterbach The best version of this popular salad has lots of crunchy texture and a boldly flavored dressing		58
MAKE A MEMORABLE FRUIT COBBLER by Abigail Johnson Dodge For this summertime favorite, all you need is a simple method and your choice of ripe fruit		60
Departments		Page
RECIPE INDEX		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
LINKS		16
Q & A		18
IN SEASON Poblanos		20
ENJOYING WINE Buying a mixed case		22
GREAT FINDS Pasta, updated		24
EQUIPMENT Silicone steamer, Digital timer, Glass-door refrigerator, Saucepan review		26
RECIPE FOLDOUT: GRILLING FOR A CROWD Mix and match main courses, starters, and sides to feed up to 12		26a
ARTISAN FOODS Wheat beers		32
READERS' TIPS		34
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN White balsamic, Gravlax, Storing salad greens, Cookout leftovers, Cleaning the grill		64
FOOD SCIENCE Produce safety		70
TASTING PANEL Cannellini beans		72
WHERE TO BUY IT		73
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		74
NUTRITION INFORMATION		78
RECIPE FOLDOUT: QUICK & DELICIOUS Summer with a twist		78a
BACK COVER: MAKE IT TONIGHT Balsamic-Macerated Strawberries with Basil

Appetizers, Hot Off the Grill; Delicious Finishes for Grilled Fish; Quick Pastas with a Kick; The Art of Making Green Salads; Lemon Cheesecake, To Go; A Kitchen That Goes All Out; Chinese Chicken Salad; Make a Memorable Fruit Cobbler