Recipe Of The Day: What To Cook In April

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Rachael's Super Nachos

Rachael tops her Mexican-style meal with traditional nacho fixings, including homemade pico de gallo salsa, made with ripe tomatoes, a jalapeno and fragrant cilantro.

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S'Mores Tart

Save time in the kitchen by building this sinfully sweet pie atop a store-bought graham-cracker crust.

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Giada's Breakfast Tart With Pancetta

Serve this cheesy tart as a hearty brunch option or with a salad for a quick, light dinner.

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Alton's Pot Roast

Alton modernizes traditional pot roast by seasoning the beef with cumin and cooking it with tangy balsamic vinegar, olives and raisins.

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Food stylist: Jamie Kimm
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Photo: Antonis Achilleos

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Salami-Mozzarella Calzone

Before baking, brush the pizza dough with a beaten-egg mixture, so that the crust turns glossy and golden in the oven.

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Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu

Prepare a French-inspired chicken dinner in less than 30 minutes, with Food Network Magazine's no-fuss recipe.

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Food stylist: Stephana Bottom
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Pesto Cream Tortellini

Steamed broccoli lightens up this deliciously indulgent dish.

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Stuffed Chicken Divan

Juicy veggie-stuffed chicken breasts are served with a rich Parmesan-mustard sauce.

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Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Prepare this kid-approved dessert by dunking chocolate cookies into smooth melted chocolate and topping with sprinkles or chopped nuts.

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Perfect Omelet

Alton's no-fail technique guarantees light, fluffy omelets every time.

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Ina's White Pizzas

Ditch delivery pizza and instead opt for Ina's cheesy pie, topped with a bed of peppery arugula.

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Stuffed Artichokes

Stuff an herbed garlic-breadcrumb mixture between artichoke leaves before steaming until tender.

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Bacon Jack and Jalapeno Quesadillas

This fiesta-worthy dish features lean turkey bacon and homemade guacamole.

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ladle creamy broccoli soup into a sturdy bread bowl to create an easy weeknight dinner.

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Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings With Snow Peas

Curry-dusted chicken wings are roasted quickly then tossed in a sweet and salty honey-soy sauce mixture.

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Buttermilk Pie

Refreshingly light lemon juice and zest balance the richness of this crowd-pleasing dessert.

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French Toast and Bacon Cupcakes

Sweet and savory flavors combine to create these cinnamon-laced cupcakes, made with maple syrup and chopped bacon and topped with fluffy frosting and more chopped bacon.

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Chicken-Fried Steak With Cream

This Southern-style comfort food features a traditional whole-milk gravy.

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Nachos With Cheese Sauce

Crunchy tortilla chips are topped with prepared chili, guacamole, jalapeno slices and a gooey cheddar cheese sauce, flavored with garlic and shallots.

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Pesto Pork With Polenta

Finish roasted pork tenderloin slices with a fresh pesto sauce, made with such seasonal herbs as parsley and basil.

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Chunky Egg Salad

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this mustard-laced egg salad is best served atop sliced sourdough bread or mixed greens.

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Ultimate Ham Sandwich

Use leftover Easter ham to build a better ham sandwich, featuring buttery Bibb lettuce, ripe tomatoes and dill pickle slices.

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Ina's 15-Minute Carrots

This no-fuss vegetable is dressed with just a touch of butter and fresh dill.

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Alton's Ambrosia Salad

Alton's tried-and-true side dish is made with fresh fruit, sour cream and sweet mini marshmallows. A sprinkling of chopped pecans adds a distinct crunchy texture.

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