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FEBRUARY/MARCH
Close Date: 12/10/07
Materials Due: 12/20/07
Mail Date: 01/17/08

FEATURES
Higher Ground: Five hearty, family dishes give an ethnic spin to that weeknight mainstay, ground beef.
Put on the Coffee—It’s Time for Cake: Perfect for a lazy Saturday morning breakfast or a coffee break treat, these coffee cakes wow with their fabulous flavors.
Chop, Chop: Chopped salads make a comeback with contemporary flavors and lots of crunch.
Let’s Have a Party: Bring in the Chinese New Year with this fun party menu.

DEPARTMENTS
Dinner at 6: With a few items from the pantry, dinner’s ready in no time.
Favorite Ingredient: Three terrific recipes show off extra virgin olive oil’s versatility.
Updated Classic: Ham gets a new flavor twist with a snappy glaze.
Sweet Spot: A decadent dessert hits the spot for Valentine’s Day.
The Weeknight Cook: Everyday dinners are quick, easy and yummy. Special flags mark extra-fast recipes, recipes for two and healthier recipes.
Recipe Box: Member-readers share their favorite recipes.


APRIL/MAY
Close Date: 2/11/08
Materials Due: 2/20/08
Mail Date: 3/18/08


FEATURES
The Lighter Side of Italy: These tasty dishes highlight key Italian ingredients and flavors but hold the line on fat and calories.
Gone Fishing: Fish and seafood star in simply elegant recipes that are easy enough for everyday, special enough for entertaining.
Spring Fever Desserts: Mint, lemon, coconut, strawberries…these spring treasures blossom in ethereal desserts.
Let’s Have a Party: Kick-off the start of baseball season with this fun opening-day menu.

DEPARTMENTS
Dinner at 6: With a few items from the pantry, dinner’s ready in no time.
Updated Classic: Deviled eggs go gourmet with four fabulous variations.
In Season: These dishes use the season’s just-in new potatoes.
On the Side: Greens-based salads use the freshest spring ingredients.
Sweet Spot: A delectable chocolaty dessert graces the Passover table.
The Weeknight Cook: Everyday dinners are quick, easy and yummy. Special flags mark extra-fast recipes, recipes for two and healthier recipes.
Recipe Box: Member-readers share their favorite recipes.

JUNE/JULY
Close Date: 4/10/08
Materials Due: 4/18/08
Mail Date: 5/19/08

FEATURES
The Grill and the Butterfly: Grilled meats use the butterfly technique for faster and more even cooking—with delicious results.
Seeing Red: Summery desserts feature the red fruits of the season: strawberries, raspberries, cherries and plums.
Local Harvest: Five popular summer veggies star in these fresh and tasty salads and sides.
Let’s Have a Party: This casual grilling menu for friends celebrates the Fourth of July.

DEPARTMENTS
Dinner at 6: With a few items from the pantry, dinner’s ready in no time.
In Season: Take advantage of the short apricot season with these special treats.
Day Starter: Make your own breakfast bar for a grab-and-go breakfast.
Make & Take: For the lunchbox, a picnic or a road trip, these sandwiches satisfy summertime cravings.
The Weeknight Cook: Everyday dinners are quick, easy and yummy. Special flags mark extra-fast recipes, recipes for two and healthier recipes.
Recipe Box: Member-readers share their favorite recipes.



AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

Close Date: 6/10/08
Materials Due: 6/20/08
Mail Date: 7/18/08

FEATURES
The Latin Grill: Grilled dinners reflect the popular flavors of Mexico, Central and South America.
Sweet & Easy: Casual, on-the-go desserts satisfy sweet cravings without a lot of work.
5 Ways to Keep Your Cool: We’ll give you five approaches to dinner that don’t heat up the kitchen.
Let’s Have a Party: Throw a laid-back party that celebrates the wine harvest season.

DEPARTMENTS
Dinner at 6: With a few items from the pantry, dinner’s ready in no time.
Sweet Spot: Cool down with this fun and easy ice cream cake.
Kitchen Tool: Summery recipes rely on the versatile hand blender.
Better for You: A satisfying whole grain salad makes a great meatless lunch or side.
The Weeknight Cook: Everyday dinners are quick, easy and yummy. Special flags mark extra-fast recipes, recipes for two and healthier recipes.
Recipe Box: Member-readers share their favorite recipes.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Close Date: 8/11/08
Materials Due: 8/20/08
Mail Date: 9/17/08

FEATURES
A Tale of Two Thanksgivings: Pick your approach to the Thanksgiving meal—classic or contemporary—or mix and match!
Brown Sugar Desserts: Brown sugar is the key ingredient in these scrumptious fall desserts.
Make Now, Eat Later: These meals can be prepped and assembled ahead, then frozen and baked as needed.
Let’s Have a Party: A fun menu is just right for All Hallow’s Eve.

DEPARTMENTS
Dinner at 6: With a few items from the pantry, dinner’s ready in no time.
Kitchen Tool: Pull out your cast iron skillet and get cooking!
In Season: New-harvest walnuts star in these made-for-fall recipes.
Better for You: Turkey leftovers take a healthy turn in this easy dinner.
The Weeknight Cook: Everyday dinners are quick, easy and yummy. Special flags mark extra-fast recipes, recipes for two and healthier recipes.
Recipe Box: Member-readers share their favorite recipes.



DECEMBER/JANUARY

Close Date: 10/1/08
Materials Due: 10/20/08
Mail Date: 11/1/08

COOKING PLEASURES 10th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE!

FEATURES

The Holiday Kitchen: Whether you need just one recipe or the whole menu, you’ll find it here!
Cinnamon Mornings: Rise and shine to the aroma of cinnamon from the kitchen.
Three Wise Gifts: From easy to easier, we’ve got your gift from the kitchen.
Season’s Riches: Indulge the sweet tooth with one of these outstanding desserts.
Let’s Have a Party: It’s girls’ night out with this fun and festive cookie-making party.

DEPARTMENTS
Dinner at 6: With a few items from the pantry, dinner’s ready in no time.
Cooking Lesson: One recipe yields a variety of scrumptious truffles.
Favorite Ingredient: New ways with America’s favorite seafood—shrimp.
Better for You: This quick dinner offers a healthy respite from the season’s indulgences.
The Weeknight Cook: Everyday dinners are quick, easy and yummy. Special flags mark extra-fast recipes, recipes for two and healthier recipes.
Recipe Box: Member-readers share their favorite recipes.


IN EVERY ISSUE
Cook’s Giveaway: A new products column in which featured items are given away to readers in a sweepstakes.
Cook’s Notebook: A collection of ideas, insight and information for people who love to cook.
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.

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