July 2012 Table of Contents

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FEATURES

How to Build a Better Burger

The perfect patty in five tasty steps.

Hecho en Mexico

Bright sun, big surf, and a houseful of (seriously) good cooks add up to an unforgettable vacation in Mexico.

-By Chad Robertson

Play with Fire

Chef Zakary Pelaccio shows you how to turn up the heat Malaysian style—even when you dial down the flame.

Cool It

Luscious summer desserts from pastry master Michael Laiskonis prove that oven-free is the way to be.

Summer Wine Guide

Have a cold, crisp, delicious season with these 12 rules to drink by.
-By David Lynch

Yard to Table

Paul Kahan, sausage king of Chicago, fires up his grill for an over-the-top cookout.
-By David Tamarkin

STARTERS

The BA Arsenal

Smart grillers take their (hardwood) lumps.

The BA Q&A

Actress Olivia Munn may not grill, but she knows how to smolder.

-By Hugh Garvey

The Foodist

Andrew Knowlton confesses his pre-Labor Day cravings.

The Process

Bottle some fire with our homemade hot sauce.

The Drink

Welcome to Cold Brew Nation.

THE BA KITCHEN

Fast, Easy, Fresh

Cool down with deliciously simple summer meals. Recipes from
The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen.

Good Health

Grinding your own meat is a game-changer for flavor—and food safety.

-By Alexandra Zissu

The Party

Anchor your All-American barbecue with the ultimate make-ahead ribs. Recipes from
The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen.

COLUMNS

R.S.V.P.

Reader recipe requests and editor favorites.

The Seasonal Cooks

Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer blend powerful dry rubs.

Navigator

Un-touristy delights in South London.

-By Sophie Dening

Prep School

Get clever produce tips, learn the rib ropes, and more.

Back of the Napkin

Grilling guru Adam Perry Lang supersizes his steak.

-By Scott DeSimon

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Best-Ever Barbecued Ribs

appetizers

Grilled Chicken Liver Pâté and Blackberry Crostini

Grilled Flatbread

Smoked Fish Crostini

Tuna Tartare with Avocado and Radish

breakfast

Surfer's Granola

beverages/cocktails

Blackberry Gin Fizz

Cold-Brew Iced Coffee Concentrate

Jalapeño Tequila Gimlet

One Night in Phuket

Rosemary-Tangerine Cooler

Strawberry-Rosé Spritzer

White Wine Sangria

salads

Blackberry Salad
Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes

Coleslaw with Apple and Yogurt Dressing

Dilly New Potato Salad with Summer Sausage

Grilled Kale Salad with Ricotta and Plums

Grilled Vegetable and Rice Salad with Fish Sauce Vinaigrette