March 2010 Table of Contents

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64/ Big Night

In these fast times, slow down and savor a meal worth lingering over: onion soup with sage brown butter, braised pork shoulder with potato-fennel puree, and more.
by Daniel Patterson

70/ One-Dish Wonders

Cast aside your concept of casseroles: Our one-dish dinners are sophisticated updates of classics like tamale pie and country captain.

by Molly Stevens

78/ In the Kitchen with Grandma

For Diane Chang, her grandmother's Sichuan beef noodle soup is both a taste of home and a testament to a lifetime of cooking.

82/ Entertaining with Style® Backcountry Bolognese

Tucked away in Idaho's Teton Range, Kate Ewald's airy cabin is the ideal setting for a cozy gathering. Her crowd-pleasing menu includes pappardelle Bolognese, smoked trout crostini, and dirty Martinis made with local potato vodka.

by carolynn carreño

88/ desserts with a twist

Brighten up desserts like sorbet and cheesecake with the zippy, citrusy flavor of Key limes, tangerines, and more.

by karen demasco

96/ a slice of ireland

The quest for the perfect slice of authentic soda bread—firm, slightly crumbly, with just a hint of brown sugar—leads to a delicious tour through the pastoral Irish countryside.

by andrew mccarthy

starters

25/ classic tool KitchenAid
stand mixer.

28/ tasting All about maple.

32/ the ba foodist Our know-it all answers your foodie questions.

33/ drinks Norwegian Negroni cocktail; rye whiskey.

34/ the conscious cook Gardening chefs; better veal; hand cleansers.

36/ restaurants Donut shops.

37/ q&a Expert advice from: Kitchen designer Mick De Giulio.

40/ shopping The List: What to buy now.

18/ r.s.v.p.® Readers' favorite restaurant recipes.

45/ Fast Easy Fresh® Quick everyday recipes from the Bon Appétit test kitchen.

50/ Family Style

Everyone in the family will love nutritious vegetable risotto "nests" topped with egg; fennel and celery salad; and edamame dip with crispy pita chips.

by tamra davis

53/at the market®

PINEAPPLE

Packed with vitamin C and tart flavor, this spiky fruit is the highlight of nine sweet and savory dishes.

text by Amy Albert

recipes by Jill Dupleix

60/ Cooking Life

Molly Wizenberg finds an authentic recipe for flapjacks—buttery cookies that are part cookie, part granola bar—that measure up to her best memories of the British treat.

105/ prep school®

Making pappardelle; mixing Key lime curd; shucking oysters; and more.

text by Amy Albert

110/ Feedback

Eva Longoria Parker

The actress plays a desperate housewife on TV, but offscreen the food-loving home cook is happy to dish about recipes and opening her own restaurant.

interview by Bekah Wright

IN EVERY ISSUE

10/ bonappetit.com

16/ letter from the editor

16/ contributors

108/ menu guide

108/ sourcebook

109/ recipe index

ABOUT THE COVER

Eggplant Parmesan Rolls with Swiss Chard and Fresh Mint from "One-Dish Wonders," page 70/

recipe by Molly Stevens/

photograph by Levi Brown/

food styling by Brett Kurzweil/

prop styling by Megan Caponetto

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go slow

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green day

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a party menu featuring Chocolate Stout Cake, Corned Beef Hash, Irish Stout Fondue, and whiskey cocktail recipes. Plus, we've got a traditional toast and an Irish food glossary (hint: "boxty" and "coddle" are not terriers).

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supermarket standoff: lasagna

How do storebought lasagnas hold up against our most popular recipe? See the results of our blind taste test and find out how major brands rank for cost, preparation time, healthfulness, and flavor.

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comfort desserts

Chilly days call for our sticky, gooey, gotta-have-another bite desserts. This collection features 25 of our most irresistible treats, like Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Chunk Bread Pudding, Caramel-Date Upside-Down Cake, and Brandied Apricot Beignets.

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cover recipe

Eggplant Parmesan Rolls with Swiss Chard and Fresh Mint 73

appetizers

Broiled Oysters with Garlic Breadcrumbs 103

Chicken Liver Crostini with Pickled Eggs 67

Edamame Dip with Pita Chips 51

Falafel with Hummus 48

Kale and Pecorino Crostini 67

Risotto Cakes with Greens and Lemon Aioli 51

Smoked Trout Crostini with Grilled Fennel and Red Onions 86

Sweet Potato Cakes with Mango-Pineapple Chutney 55

beverages

Dirty Vodka Martinis 86

Homemade Coffee-Flavored Liqueur 87

The Norwegian Negroni 33

soups, breads

Mrs. O'Callaghan's
Soda Bread
103

Onion Soup with Sage Brown Butter, Croutons, and Grated Lemon Peel 68

Red Pepper and Hazelnut Soup with Marinated Anchovies 21

Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup with Pickled Mustard Greens 81

salads, salad dressings

Arugula Salad with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, and Candied Walnuts 87

Asian Shrimp, Pineapple, and Peanut Salad 55

Fennel and Celery Salad with Pumpkin Seeds 51

breakfast dishes

Eggs in Purgatory with Artichoke Hearts, Potatoes, and Capers 76

Sweet Potato Cakes with Mango-Pineapple Chutney 55

main courses

Fish, seafood

Mussels Steamed in Spicy Tomato-Cilantro Broth 22

Tuna Noodle Casserole with Leeks and
Fresh Dill
77

meats

Braised Pork Shoulder with Potato-Fennel Puree 68

Homemade Pappardelle with Bolognese Sauce 86

Pork and Poblano Tamale Pie 76

Roasted Lamb with Chanterelles and
Garlic Rabe
18

Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup with Pickled Mustard Greens 81

Spice-Rubbed Steak with White Beans and Cherry Tomatoes 48

Tri-Tip Beef Stroganoff with Wild Mushrooms on Sourdough Toasts 77

poultry

Chicken Cutlets with Asparagus, Capers,
and Shallots
49

Chicken Parmesan Burgers 48

Country Captain with Cauliflower and Peas 73

Pineapple-Glazed Chicken with
Jalapeño Salsa
54