October/ November 2000

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PULLING TOGETHER A STELLAR THANKSGIVING DINNER A few of our favorite contributors offer a menu of crowd-pleasing recipes -- a pot luck from the pros		46
DELICIOUSLY TENDER VEGETABLE COMPOTES by Isabelle Alexandre Gently simmer vegetables for a melty-smooth side dish that's almost like a savory jam		49
MAKING HEARTY MEAT SAUCES FOR GREAT FALL DINNERS by Suzette Gresham-Tognetti Browning, deglazing, reducing the liquid, and simmering are the four steps to the sumptuous sauce called ragu		52
MEATY PORTABELLAS MAKE A MEAL by Gordon Hamersley Seared, roasted, grilled, or braised, these giant mushrooms have full flavor and a satisfying texture		56
THE CLASSIC QUICHE IS BACK by Perla Meyers A buttery crust, rich custard, and gutsy fillings make the savory tart a rediscovered favorite		60
MASTER CLASS: SOLE & SCALLOP TIMBALES by Daniel Patterson Layers of sole and scallop mousse baked in a mold-topped with a satiny sauce and a dab of caviar-make a knockout first course		65
THREE SWEET BREADS FROM ONE SIMPLE DOUGH by Maggie Glezer Make a butter cake, a chocolate braid, or cinnamon chrysanthemums, all from the same yeast-risen dough		70
WITH CUTTING BOARDS, MORE IS BETTER by Joanne McAllister Smart Having a few on hand makes food prep safer and more efficient		74
BAKING HOMEY APPLE DESSERTS by Kathleen Stewart Use a sweet-tart apple that holds its shape, and don't bother with the lemon juice		76
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CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
Q & A Making apple cider at home; bread dough enhancers; choosing a turkey; trimming baking sheet liners		14
AT THE MARKET Choosing a good head of garlic		20
TECHNIQUE CLASS Shaping dinner rolls to look and taste their best		24
TASTED & TESTED		30
TIPS		30
ENJOYING WINE Riesling, a Thanksgiving crowd-pleaser		40
BASICS Baking stones; choosing and using vanilla beans; baking soda vs. baking powder		82
SOURCES Essential		86
ADVERTISER INDEX		92
RECIPE & TECHNIQUE INDEX		93
NUTRITION INFORMATION		93
QUICK & DELICIOUS Quick quesadillas with a green chile kick		94
ARTISAN FOODS Perfecting a loaf of bread		96

Pulling Together a Stellar Thanksgiving Dinner; Deliciously Tender Vegetable Compotes; Making Hearty Meat Sauces for Great Fall Dinners; Meaty Portabellas Make a Meal; The Classic Quiche Is Back; Master Class: Sole & Scallop Timbales; Three Sweet Breads from One Simple Dough; With Cutting Boards, More Is Better; Baking Homey Apple Desserts