Fiesta Forever / page 64
Gourmet spends a day with restaurateur and Latin-cooking authority Maricel Presilla, who believes that el barbecue can be the key to a culture. Grilled beef and pork taquitos, pan-roasted shrimp, and hibiscus coolers are among the 17 mouthwatering recipes unveiled.
Kitchen Notebook / page 102
Get the most out of grilled chicken with the “leaping frog” flattening technique, bring some serious sizzle to the grill with short ribs and filets mignons, and create unique dishes with dried avocado leaves, prickly pears, and cactus paddles.
Roadfood / page 26
In this excerpt from Jane and Michael Stern’s forthcoming book, 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late, they’ve narrowed the nationwide list to their 20 top burger experiences.
Cook Smart / page 48
Instead of using the grill to cook only the centerpiece of your meal, put steak, clams, eggplant, or avocado over live fire and add smoky flavor to salad or pastas for an easy summer meal.
Cookbook Club / page 36
If you’re looking to bring variety and imagination to your weeknight repertroir, Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee’s Quick and Easy Korean Cooking has just what you need. Try out her seasoned fried chicken and visit gourmet.com for more recipes, a forum, and videos.
Gourmet Travels
“X Marks The Spot” (p.42): Georgina Gustin uncovers a surprising specialty off the coast of Maine—exquisite chocolates. In “The Fortunate Isles” (p.88), Paul Richardson travels not too far beyond the southwestern tip of England to a land of simple abundance, to the Scilly Isles, the England time forgot.
