On Sale: May 20, 2008 June/July 2008     Issue Number 93

Subscribers in the U.S. should receive this issue by May 28.

Feature Articles		Page
FRESH FROM THE FARM by Maryellen Driscoll A contributing editor gets inspiration for a summer celebration from her own harvest Read this article online		40
BARBECUING TENDER RIBS by Jamie Purviance Learn the secrets to making smoky barbecued pork ribs in your own back yard Read this article online		46
TURN OFF THE STOVE by Joanne Weir These fresh, easy vegetable side dishes don't need cooking Read this article online		50
BAKED BEANS ARE BACK by Allison Ehri Kreitler Bold flavors give a sophisticated spin to this summer classic Read this article online		54
TWO WAYS TO ROAST A PEPPER by Annie Wayte Oven-roast or fire-roast to coax the most flavor from sweet bell peppers Read this article online		58
SMALL PLATES, PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING by Susanna Hoffman Maove over, tapas, and make room for meze—these tasty Greek nibbles are the ideal party food Read this article online		62
BLUEBERRIES STAR IN SUMMER DESSERTS by Nicole Rees To bring out the best in this summer fruit, choose simple flavor pairings that let the berries shine through Read this article online New blog Farm to Fork FREE Join Fine Cooking editors and bloggers as we explore ways of eating local, from joining a CSA/farm co-op to growing your own		68
Seasonal menus A New England Style Clambake FREE A Fourth of July Picnic (coming in June)
Departments		Page
RECIPE INDEX		6
MENUS		8
LETTERS		12
CONTRIBUTORS		16
ASK THE EXPERT Spices		18
GREAT FINDS Reusable grocery totes FREE		22
IN SEASON Sweet on onions		24
EQUIPMENT No overshadowing this scale FREE This cork is for cutting FREE Fingertip protection FREE Choosing steak knives FREE Keeping it compact FREE Equipment review: Box graters		32
GUIDE TO GREAT STEAKS FOR THE GRILL		26a
ARTISAN FOODS Ici ice cream FREE		34
ENJOYING WINE Off-beat whites		38
READERS' TIPS Alternative use for waffle makers FREE Storing summer fruits FREE Bargain grill basket FREE Broiling made easy FREE Magnetizing spice jars for easy access FREE A little extra paper goes a long way FREE Cutting sandwiches cleanly FREE Grilling with mayonnaise FREE Hands-free spice-rubbed chicken FREE Makeshift muddler FREE		28
FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Cutting mango matchsticks Handling roasted peppers Knives: You’ve got to know when to hone ’em Beyond feta: Getting to know Greek cheeses Knife skills: Effortless onion rings Reblending tahini Faster green bean prep Ham hocks: nature’s bouillon cubes How to make pita bread		74
TASTING PANEL Hoisin sauce from the supermarket FREE		80
WHERE TO BUY IT		82
NUTRITION INFORMATION		86
RECIPE FOLDOUT: QUICK & DELICIOUS Italian-inspired dinners		86a
ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE		93

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