October/November 2007

Feature Articles		Page
PLAN AHEAD FOR A DELICIOUS THANKSGIVING by Ris Lacoste Pulling together an impressive dinner is a breeze when you've got a great menu and a solid plan		44
AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO ROASTING VEGETABLES by Jennifer Armentrout A reliable technique and great tips?plus exciting flavoring ideas for your favoriate vegetables		53
GO NUTS: ADD PECANS TO MORE THAN JUST PIE by Karen Barker Try them in pineapple upside-down cake, apple crisp, and bourbon-glazed poundcake		58
A NEW WAVE OF SPINACH SALADS by Joanne Weir Reinvent this classic with bold flavors and crunchy textures from around the world		64
LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE by Perla Meyers Fresh clams and perfectly firm pasta are the keys to this simple Italian dish		68
CINNAMON BUNS IN LESS THAN AN HOUR by Kathy Kingsley A biscuit dough is the shortcut secret to this sweet breakfast treat		70
HOW TO MAKE HEARTY BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUPS by Molly Stevens Learn the best method for making deeply flavored winter soups with your choice of ingredients		73
Departments		Page
RECIPE INDEX		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		10
CONTRIBUTORS		14
ARTISAN FOODS Raw-milk cheese		18
GREAT FINDS Dessert embellishments		20
Q & A		22
IN SEASON Sage		24
EQUIPMENT Insulated pot, Portable burners, Potato ricer vs. masher, Mortar & pestle review		28
ENJOYING WINE All-American wines		36
READERS' TIPS		48
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Pineapple rings, Nutmeg, Rolling out piecrust, Buttermilk, Pappadams, Breakfast smoothie, Leftovers: Turkey hash		78
FOOD SCIENCE Thanksgiving solutions		88
TASTING PANEL Cottage cheese		90
WHERE TO BUY IT		92
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		94
NUTRITION INFORMATION		98
RECIPE FOLDOUT: QUICK & DELICIOUS Speedy stir-fries		98a
BACK COVER What's inside

Plan Ahead for a Delicious Thanksgiving, An Essential Guide to Roasting Vegetables, Go Nuts: Add Pecans to More Than Just Pie, A New Wave of Spinach Salads, Linguine with Clam Sauce, Cinnamon Buns in Less Than an Hour, How to Make Hearty Bean and Vegetable Soups