October/ November 2003

Feature Articles		Page
DINNER WITH FRIENDS: SHORT RIBS FOR A RELAXED MENU by Leslie Revsin Center an autumn dinner party around braised short ribs nestled on lemony mashed potatoes		46
QUICKLY BRAISE BEEF, PORK, OR CHICKEN by Molly Stevens Get tender beef, chicken, pork, or fish -- and a flavorful sauce -- all in one pan with this quick braising method		51
SWISS CHARD SAUTÉS by Arlene Jacobs Follow a basic method and then give it a flavor twist		56
VEGETABLE GRATINS ON THE SIDE bySusie Middleton The secret to making a memorable side dish is layering the flavors		59
A FOOLPROOF METHOD FOR TARTE TATIN by Martha Holmberg With our tips, you can make this stunning upside-down apple-caramel tart perfectly every time		62
USING UP THE TURKEY by Jennifer McLagan Look forward to the day after Thanksgiving, when you can make these refreshing turkey dishes		66
WILD RICE by Beth Dooley & Lucia Watson Unlock its flavor and texture with just the right amound of cooking		71
GREAT PUMPKIN DESSERTS by Regan Daley For warm flavor and velvety texture in cheesecake, bread pudding, cake, and pie, look to pumpkin		74
Departments		Page
INDEX Recipes and ingredients		6
MENUS Thanksgiving, weeknight, and entertaining ideas		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
IN SEASON Butternut squash		16
Q & A		20
EQUIPMENT Vegetable peelers		22
ENJOYING WINE What to pour for Thanksgiving		26
GREAT FINDS Delicious starters		28
FOOD SCIENCE Giving food time to rest		30
WORLD CUISINES A Colombian chicken soup with a twist		34
KITCHEN DETAIL		38
READERS' TIPS		42
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Roasting turkey, making giblet broth, whisking up gravy, roasting baby vegetables, using star anise, tasting bacon		80
WHERE TO BUY IT		90
ADVERTISER INDEX		91
NUTRITION INFORMATION		98
PULL-OUT RECIPE SECTION Quick & Delicious		98c
ARTISAN FOODS Hand-picked mushrooms		back cover

Short Ribs for a Relaxed Menu; Quickly Braise Beef, Pork, or Chicken; Swiss Chard Sauts; Vegetable Gratins on the Side; A Foolproof Menu for Tarte Tatin; Using Up the Turkey; Wild Rice; Great Pumpkin Desserts