October 2012 Table of Contents

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FEATURES

Gather Round the Table

Inviting one-dish dinners from David Tanis are sure to draw a crowd: butternut squash lasagna, cassoulet, and more.

The BA Guide to Hors d'Oeuvres

Rule #1: Skip the cheese plate.

-By Jenny Rosenstrach

Autumn Snow

A blizzard is the surprise guest at this October apple harvest feast.

-By Carla Lalli Music; Recipes by Sean Rembold

Pour it Like a Pro

Expert tips and tools to help you take your wine game to the next level.

-By David Lynch

Layer it On

Arm yourself with five cake recipes to bake for every special occasion without fear—or a mix.

-Recipes by Janet McCracken & Alison Roman

STARTERS

The BA Arsenal

Punch up your party.

The BA Q&A

Kate and Andy Spade know when to bust out the Pepperidge Farm.

-By Alyssa Shelasky

The Challenge

Pistachios stay up past snack time.

The Foodist

Andrew Knowlton reports from the cutting edge of eating out.

The Providers

Jenny Rosenstrach and Andy Ward on why kids should always eat first.

Home Design

Take a hint (or ten) from the hottest design team in the biz.

THE BA KITCHEN

Fast, Easy, Fresh

Spanish home cooking inspires these simple meals. Recipes from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen.

The Party

Grilled cheese and tomato soup make a dinner-party dream team. Recipes by
Alison Roman.

Good Health

These vegetarian, gluten-free (and straight-up delicious) dishes address the inevitable guest requests.

-By Meryl Rothstein

Entertaining

Essential party advice from our favorite hosts.

COLUMNS

R.S.V.P.

Reader recipe requests.

The Seasonal Cooks

Melissa Hamilton and
Christopher Hirsheimer hit on a drama-free way to make duck à l'orange.

Navigator

Find big names and big flavor in Toronto.

-By Benjamin Leszcz

Prep School

Cake-baking basics and more.

Back of the Napkin

When Justin Timberlake entertains, no one goes home hungry (or sober).

-By Mickey Rapkin

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Pimentón Roast Chickens with Crispy Potatoes

appetizers

Butternut Squash Tart with Fried Sage

Caramelized Onion and Shallot Dip

Chile-Lime Cashews

Crunchy Sake Pickles

Frico

Mini Shrimp Rolls

Queso Fundido

Ricotta and Sage Fried Meatballs

Roasted Red Pepper Soup Shots

Seared Steak Lettuce Cups

Spiced Pistachios

beverages/cocktails

Ginger Ale

Philadelphia Fish House Punch

Spiced Apple Cider

salads

Mustard Greens, Roasted Squash, and Hazelnut Salad