October/ November 2004

Feature Articles		Page
A SEATTLE CHEF'S RELAXED MENU by Tom Douglas Celebrate the sweet, ripe flavors of late summer with a rustic menu and a workable timetable		38
FALL'S OVERLOOKED VEGETABLES by Eva Katz Discover how tempting sweet potatoes, turnips, Brussels sprouts, and parsnips can be when you choose the right cooking method		45
TONIGHT, TRY A CRUSTLESS QUICHE by Randall Price Make a quick batter, saut» a simple filling, and you've got a brand-new trick for a casual dinner		50
AMERICA'S BEST HOME COOK: THE WINNING RECIPES by Amy Albert Try these recipes and you'll know why they made the finals in Fine Cooking's nationwide contest		54
THE FASTEST CHICKEN SOUP IN THE EAST by Nancie McDermott Coconut milk and tangy herbs make this simple Thai classic taste deceptively complex		60
APPLE DESSERTS WITH EASY CRUMB TOPPINGS by Wendy Kalen Slow cooking over indirect heat is the secret to delectable pulled pork		62
SHOPPING FOR A NEW RANGE by Amy Albert Our top picks in 30-in. models		59
Departments		Page
INDEX		6
CONTRIBUTORS		8
MENUS & WINE PICKS Thanksgiving menu and wine pairings; entertaining and weeknight ideas		10
RECIPE FOLDOUT: THANKSGIVING ON THE SIDE Fifteen great recipes for dressings, green beans, potatoes, gratins, and cranberry sauce		10e
LETTERS		14
IN SEASON Fennel is fabulous		20
Q&A		24
READERS' TIPS Cool tools for summer		28
GREAT FINDS Mini chopper; garlic grater, smaller santoku knife		32
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Brining and roasting turkey, making turkey stock, choosing a roasting pan, making mushroom gravy, baking with apples, roasting red peppers, buying beef broth		74
FOOD SCIENCE Freezing and thawing 101		84
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		87
WHERE TO BUY IT		90
NUTRITION INFORMATION		94
PULL-OUT RECIPE SECTION Quick & Delicious recipes for easy entertaining		94c
ARTISAN FOODS Organically grown potatoes		back cover

A Seattle Chef's Relaxed Menu; Fall's Overlooked Vegetables; Tonight, Try a Crustless Quiche; America's Best Home Cook: The Winning Recipes; The Fastest Chicken Soup in the East; Apple Desserts with Easy Crumb Toppings; Shopping for a New Range