Recipe of the Day: 31 Recipes to Cook in August 2013

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Quick Corn Grilled in Foil

Cleaning up this buttery herbed corn is a cinch, thanks to throw-away foil pouches.

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Food stylist: Stephana Bottom
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Photo: Tina Rupp

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Bacon Cheeseburger

Dress up the classic cheeseburger at your holiday cookout by topping each between-the-bun creation with crispy bacon.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Thanks to a store-bought graham cracker crust and cool filling of cream cheese and peanut butter, this chocolate-frosted cheesecake is the ultimate sweet tooth-satisfying dessert.

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Food Stylist: Maggie Ruggeiro
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Photo: Yunhee Kim

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Quick 7-Layer Pasta Salad

Filled with deli meats and cheeses, plus fresh lettuce, broccoli and tomatoes, this 30-minute pasta salad is a simple supper or hearty side dish.

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Tomato Salad with Cheese Crisps

A fresh take on classic panzanella, this colorful salad features toasted bread, seasonal tomatoes and crispy baked Gruyere cheese.

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Photo: Con Poulos

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Lemon Shrimp Skewers

Light but flavorful, these Asian-style peel-and-eat shrimp are marinated in a Sriracha-garlic-lemongrass mixture, then grilled.

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Food Stylist: Susan Spungen
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Roast Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Mixed with crunchy celery and a trio of fresh herbs, this tangy chicken salad is dressed with a creamy combination of mayonnaise and mustard. Save any leftover chicken salad and serve it as a go-to lunch tomorrow.

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50 Summer Drinks

From iced tea and lemonade to margaritas and daiquiris, cool off this summer with these thirst-quenching drinks from Food Network Magazine.

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Ina's Red Velvet Cupcakes

Thanks to Ina's easy recipe, there's no need to rely on a boxed mix to make decadent cupcakes. These moist beauties are laced with cocoa and topped with cream cheese frosting.

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Food Stylist: Anne Disrude
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Photo: Yunhee Kim

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White Wine Sangria

Prepare this five-star cocktail in just 10 minutes, and let it chill for at least an hour before enjoying.

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20-Minute Tex-Mex Salad

Mix grilled corn, black beans and bell pepper with a mustard vinaigrette for a go-to salad in just 20 minutes.

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American Macaroni Salad: Food Network Kitchens

Photo: Tara Donne

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Fan-Favorite Macaroni Salad

A better-for-you pasta salad that doesn't skimp on flavor or texture, this lightened recipe features a mayonnaise-sour cream dressing and fresh celery for crunch.

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Blackberry Lemonade

Add a fresh, fruity taste to classic lemonade by incorporating mashed juicy blackberries.

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Easy Open-Faced BLTs

Dress up the traditional bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich by serving them open-faced with slow-roasted tomatoes and horseradish-laced mayonnaise.

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Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops

Made with just four ingredients, these frozen treats are a kid-friendly summertime classic.

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Photo: Tara Donne

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Raspberry Lime Punch

Raise a glass to the weekend with this refreshing rum punch, laced with muddled raspberries and mint leaves.

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Rachael's Asian-Glazed Chicken Wings

Rachael's party-perfect appetizer boasts a sweet-and-spicy glaze of plum sauce, orange juice and ginger.

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30-Minute Pasta with Shrimp Scampi

Combine tender shrimp and sauteed tomatoes with spaghetti and seasonal squash for an easy weeknight-friendly dinner.

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Pasta Salad with Corn and Ranch Dressing

The secret to this recipe is using homemade ranch dressing. Start with fresh garlic and sour cream, then add buttermilk, scallions and vinegar to create a smooth mixture.

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Juicy Grilled Cheeseburgers

According to Food Network Kitchens, "these quarter-pounders are lightened up with 90-percent lean beef and a mere half-ounce of cheddar, and they're served on wholesome whole-wheat English muffins."

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The Neelys' Honey Orange BBQ Chicken

Serve a classic Sunday supper of grilled chicken, but dress up the bird with an orange juice-mustard marinade and a tangy glaze.

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Alton Brown poses with his pork after it has been in brine, cooked on a smoker with a dry rub, and left to rest. He has pulled it apart with forks to get his pulled pork.

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Alton's Perfect Pulled Pork

The ultimate weekend cookout project, Alton's top-rated pulled pork is first brined overnight, then slowly smoked until fall-apart tender.

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Photo: Tara Donne

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Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Two flavors that are simply better together, chocolate and peanut butter combine deliciously in the Neelys' pie, featuring a chocolate-cookie crust and rich filling of cream cheese and peanut butter.

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Dry-Rub Ribs

Moist and tender, these oven-baked ribs are coated in a bold mixture of cayenne, paprika, oregano and sugar.

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The Neelys' Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Skip the bottled stuff and make Pat and Gina's sweet, tangy barbecue sauce at home with fresh ingredients.

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Food stylist: Stephana Bottom
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50 Things to Make with Pesto

From pasta and panini to salad, soup and quesadillas, Food Network Magazine found classic and creative ways to put summertime pesto to work.

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Buffalo-Style Grilled Salmon

The decadent-tasting "good" fat in salmon complements the sweet-spicy Buffalo glaze. The skin gets caramelized and crisp on the grill as the sauce drips onto it.

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