October/ November 2001

Feature Articles		Page
THANKSGIVING FOLDOUT GUIDE: TURKEY, BREAD STUFFINGS, AND GRAVY Turn out a spectacular meal using our best tips, techniques, and advice		42
JUST SEAR & SLICE FOR GREAT STEAK DINNERS by Abigail Johnson Dodge New York strip steak is the juicy foundation for fajitas, warm salads, and Philly style cheesesteaks		44
FRENCH ONION SOUP THAT WARMS & SATISFIES by Molly Stevens Blanketed with melted cheese and crusty bread, a bistro classic becomes a home favorite with chicken broth		49
THREE METHODS FOR...GREAT ROAST CHICKEN compiled by Sarah Jay Choose your favorite approach; seared on the stovetop, rubbed with salt, or butterflied		52
FIVE DELICIOUS WAYS WITH SWEET POTATOES by Karen and Ben Barker They're a natural for pie, but try sweet potatoes mashed, hashed, roasted, and baked in a gratin		56
FINALLY, A CRISP WAFFLE by Pam Anderson A few twists on a traditional recipe yield light, airy waffles that stay crisp long enough to serve everyone at once		62
SAVORY, SATISFYING VEGETABLE STEWS by Deborah Madison Get long-simmered flavor in short order with these hearty main-course vegetable ragoûts		66
TANDOOR-STYLE FLATBREADS FROM YOUR OWN OVEN by Jeffrey Alford & Naomi Duguid A baking stone and a very hot oven are the keys to soft, crusty naan bread at home		72
AUTHENTIC ENCHILADAS WITH AN AMERICAN TWIST by Jim Peyton Build a better enchilada by coating tortillas with red chile sauce or green tomatillo sauce before filling and baking		77
BAKING MOIST, TENDER UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES by Abigail Johnson Dodge Team smooth caramel, tender cake, and fruit or nut toppings for fresh versions of a homespun favorite		82
Departments		Page
RECIPES & TECHNIQUES		6
CONTRIBUTORS		8
LETTERS		10
AT THE MARKET		16
Q & A		20
TECHNIQUE CLASS Shaping layers for the prettiest cake		24
ENJOYING WINE Pour some fruity, spicy Zinfandel for Thanksgiving		28
CUSINES Red Thailand's Big Four flavors		30
TASTED & TESTED		34
TIPS		42
FOOD SCIENCE How to mix and bake the best muffins and cakes		88
SOURCES		92
ADVERTISER INDEX		96
NUTRITION INFORMATION		97
QUICK & DELICIOUS A soothing soup, ready in minutes		98
ARTISAN FOODS Chile roasting season		back cover

Turkey, Bread Stuffings, and Gravy; Just Sear & Slice for Great Steak Dinners; French Onion Soup That Warms & Satisfies; Three Methods for...Great Roast Chicken; Five Delicious Ways with Sweet Potatoes; Finally, A Crisp Waffle; Savory, Satisfying Vegetable Stews; Tandoor-Style Flatbreads from Your Own Oven; Authentic Enchiladas with an American Twist; Baking Moist, Tender Upside-Down Cakes