Recipe of the Day: What to Cook in August 2012

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Red, White and Blueberry Trifle

Layer prepared angel food cake, fresh berries and a cool whipped cream mixture, then refrigerate overnight so the cake can absorb those deliciously sweet flavors.

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Frosty Pina Coladas

Beat the summer heat with a shaken pina colada, complete with fresh pineapple juice and spiced rum. Make it a frozen cocktail by blending the mixture with ice cubes.

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Food stylist: Jamie Kimm
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Highest-Rated Rosemary-Mustard Pork

Lean and juicy, these quick-cooking pork tenderloins are brushed with a rosemary-white wine sauce, grilled and served with tender sweetened peaches.

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Food Stylist: Anne Disrude
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Photo: Kana Okada

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50 Potato Salads

Food Network Magazine's collection of picnic-ready side dishes features a mix of classic and deliciously creative potato salad recipes.

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Giada's Grilled Chicken With Pesto

For a quick dinner, Giada finishes moist grilled chicken breasts with a simple spread of spinach pesto, made with pine nuts and fresh lemon juice.

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Lemon-Raspberry Sorbet Cake

Layer bright lemon and raspberry sorbets atop a chocolate-cookie crust and top with a rich, creamy chocolate sauce.

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Food Stylist: Anne Disrude
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Photo: Kat Teutsch

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Guy's Juicy Barbecue Chicken

Guy likes to use chicken thighs and drumsticks to prepare his five-star recipe because they promise the most moist meat.

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The Ultimate Baby Back Ribs

No barbecue grill? No problem. Tyler's saucy slab of ribs is slowly cooked in the oven until tender.

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Food Stylist: Maggie Ruggeiro
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7-Layer Pasta Salad

Layer deli ham, cheddar cheese, fresh vegetables and farfalle pasta in a glass bowl for a showstopping, picnic-ready salad.

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Food stylist: Stephana Bottom
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Photo: Kang Kim

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Restaurant-Style Corn Salsa

Serve this five-minute salsa with crunchy chips, grilled meats and more, or use it to top tacos and burritos.

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Giada's Highest-Rated Grilled Salmon

Giada tops moist salmon with a sweet and savory orange-caper salsa for a weeknight dinner that's ready in just over 20 minutes.

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Food Stylist: Anne Disrude
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No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie

Satisfy your sweet tooth on even the steamiest of summer days with this no-oven-needed dessert.

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Heirloom Tomato Pie

With a cheesy cornmeal crust and an onion-laced filling, this light, savory pie lets in-season tomatoes shine.

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Ted Allen's Omelet With Ham and Cheese

Start off the weekend with a fill-you-up omelet stuffed with thinly sliced Spanish ham and Manchego cheese.

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Grilled Everything Pizza

Top a chewy homemade crust with a mix of your favorite toppings, like fresh tomato sauce, sweet onions, earthy mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, salami and more.

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Double Cheese Burgers

These double-patty burgers are finished with sweet caramelized onions, American cheese and a ketchup-mayonnaise mixture.

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Bobby's Creamy Cole Slaw

In only 10 minutes, Bobby combines crunchy carrots and cabbage with a tangy mustard-onion dressing.

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Pasta With Shrimp

Take everyday tomato sauce to the next level by adding to it a splash of white wine and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes; serve it with two-bite shrimp.

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Food Stylist: Jamie Kimm
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Photo: Antonis Achilleos

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Highest-Rated Beef Tostadas

Fill crunchy taco shells with sautéed beef, beans and vegetables, then top with cool coleslaw and cheddar cheese.

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Blueberry Crumb Pie

Fill a rich, buttery pie shell with fresh blueberries and top with an almond-brown sugar crumble.

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Pat's Beer Can Grilled Chicken

Sit the chicken atop an open can of beer while you grill it, so that the meat becomes infused with the flavor of the beer.

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Iron Chef's Lobster Roll

Geoffrey says: "To have a successful meal centered around grilled items, you need key dishes to support and round out the menu. Lobster rolls do the trick the protein is sweet yet not too delicate, providing the perfect balance to the meat offerings."

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Strawberry Pie Cake

A sweet cross between two classic desserts, this five-star recipe boasts a bottom layer of vanilla cake, a filling of seasonal strawberries and a topping of buttery pie crust.

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Gina's Honey Mustard Kiss Wings

Gina tops her deliciously sticky wings with a sweet and tangy honey-Dijon glaze.

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Photo: Kang Kim

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Weeknight Tortellini With Carrots and Peas

Combine filled pasta with salami, sweet roasted red peppers and crunchy veggies for a dish best served cold.

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Quick Chicken Skewers

Breaded chunks of chicken are strung on skewers, grilled and served with simply dressed charred romaine.

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Grilled Flank Steak

The secret to grilling perfectly charred steaks is to turn them only once while cooking.

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Kansas City-Style Pork Ribs

Pat and Gina Neely cook these sweet and saucy ribs over low heat to make them fall-off-the-bone tender.

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The Pioneer Woman's Peach Crisp With Maple Cream Sauce

Ree adds a hint of maple syrup to her easy peach crisp for an unexpected flavor twist.

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Rachael's Grilled Potato Salad

Toss warm potatoes and peppery arugula with fresh oranges and a sun-safe dressing.

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Corn and Tomato Spoonbread

A clever take on traditionally sweet bread pudding, this savory recipe features a rich base of cornmeal and Parmesan cheese.

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Tex Wasabi's Koi Fish Tacos

These fish tacos start with a tempura batter that can be found in your grocery store's ethnic foods aisle.

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Bacon, Peach and Arugula Sandwiches

Food Network Magazine's salty-sweet sandwich is built on thick-cut crunchy bread with a spread of cool basil mayonnaise.

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Ina's Frozen Key Lime Pie

The Barefoot Contessa's party-ready pie bakes for just 10 quick minutes before chilling overnight in the freezer.

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Mojito Slushy

Traditional mojito mix-ins, like fresh mint leaves, lime juice and rum, are blended together to create Tyler's frosty cocktail.

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Marcela's Marinated Grilled Chicken Pepitos

Marcela says: "A pepito is usually made with grilled meat, but I decided to give it a healthier kick with chicken. Olive oil and red wine vinegar enhance the flavor of all the ingredients, and I love using them because it takes me right back to my childhood."

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