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FEBRUARY/MARCH
Close Date: 12/10/08
Materials Due: 12/19/08
Mail Date: 01/15/09

FEATURES
Fresh Start: Get the year off to a good start with a week’s worth of good-for-you meals.
Slow Good: Cook inexpensive cuts of meat with moist heat and a little time for succulent, fall-off-the-bone results.
Sweet Soulmates: Desserts celebrate
made-for-each-other fl avor pairs: chocolate & vanilla, coffee & cream
and more.
Let’s Have a Party: Set up a mod Mex taco bar for an easy fun meal with friends.

DEPARTMENTS
Dinner at 6: With a few items from the pantry, dinner’s ready in no time.
Good for You: Invest in a grill pan for low-fat cooking.
On the Side: Slaws are the perfect antidote to late winter cravings for
fresh salads.
Favorite Ingredient: Sweet and nutty,
coconut milk enlivens a variety of recipes.


APRIL/MAY
Close Date: 2/10/09
Materials Due: 2/20/09
Mail Date: 3/19/09


FEATURES
Pork Five Ways: We go whole hog with recipes using ham, pork roast, pork tenderloin, pork chops & bacon.
Spring Stir-Fries: With one pan and a little inspiration, you can turn peak spring produce into dinner tonight.
Light & Airy Desserts: Frothy egg whites and billowy cream create light and lovely desserts.
Let’s Have a Party:Invite your pals over for a make-your-own spring roll party.

DEPARTMENTS
Dinner at 6: With a few items from the pantry, dinner’s ready in no time.
Good for You:A homey casserole is updated with the high-protein grain, quinoa.
In Season: These dishes use the season’s just-in new potatoes.
From the Oven: One shortbread recipe yields four fabulous desserts.

JUNE/JULY
Close Date: 4/10/09
Materials Due: 4/20/09
Mail Date: 5/15/09

FEATURES
The King of Fish—Salmon: Just in time for wild salmon season: new ways to prepare one of America’s favorite fish.
The Herb’s the Thing: Mains and sides come alive with garden herbs.
Celebration Cakes: Round out the party buffet with one of these easy-to-do, makeahead, crowd-pleasing cakes.
Let’s Have a Party: Gather around the grill for a laid-back Mediterranean meal.

DEPARTMENTS
Dinner at 6: With a few items from the pantry, dinner’s ready in no time.
Good for You: Boost your antioxidant intake with a blueberry-spiked salad.
Updated Classic: Make your burgers the best in the neighborhood!


AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Close Date: 6/10/09
Materials Due: 6/19/09
Mail Date: 9/18/09

FEATURES
Spice Rules!:Five popular grilling choices get pumped up with spice—and a spice “rule.”
Vegetable Trio: Fresh, uncomplicated recipes show off a trio of summer faves: tomatoes, corn and zucchini.
Fruit Classics: Try our ultimate versions of essential summer desserts: shortcake, crisp, pie and upside-down cake.
Let’s Have a Party: Cool off on the patio with this simple, summer-fresh meal.

DEPARTMENTS
Dinner at 6: With a few items from the pantry, dinner’s ready in no time.
Good for You: Beef can be lean if you use the right cuts.
Cooking Lesson: Turn your cucumber patch into pickles that will last the year through.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Close Date: 8/10/09
Materials Due: 8/20/09
Mail Date: 9/18/09

FEATURES
Italian Country Cooking: Recipes call on Italian ingredients Americans love.
Squash Sides: Autumn is the time to head to farmers’ markets in search of fresh squash.
The Irresistible Cookie: These meals can be prepped and assembled ahead, then frozen and baked as needed.
Let’s Have a Party: Host your first Thanksgiving with this easy menu.

DEPARTMENTS
Good for You: Get your greens—in a hearty fall soup.
Updated Classic:Turn the season’s best apples into three different sauces.
Sweet Spot: This sweet is all tricked up for Halloween.
Cooking Lesson: Brioche is easy to prepare, adapt and love.


DECEMBER/JANUARY
Close Date: 10/10/09
Materials Due: 10/20/09
Mail Date: 11/18/09

FEATURES
The Super-Holiday Issue:A holiday
cookbook covering…
• Hanukkah
• Christmas
• New Year’s Eve
• and more!

DEPARTMENTS
focused on the season…
Let’s Have a Party: Toast the start of winter with a cozy brunch.
Make & Give: Show your love and good taste with a gift from the kitchen.
Cooking with Kids:These holiday cookies are easy to make and taste great!
Freeze It: One savory dough yields three
fabulous make-ahead appetizers.
Good for You: Bring on the beans for good flavor and good health.


IN EVERY ISSUE
Cook’s Giveaway: A new products column/sweepstakes.
Cook’s Notebook: A collection of ideas, insight and information.
Good Spirits: News and product information on wine, beer and spirits.
Curious Cook: Readers’ cooking questions, answered by the experts.
Cook’s Exchange: Members offer tips and tricks for easier cooking.
Kitchen Tested: Members test kitchen products and report the results.
Recipe Box: Member-readers share their favorite recipes.
The Weeknight Cook: Everyday dinners are quick, easy and yummy.

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