Recipe of the Day: What to Cook in June 2012

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Alton's Corn Dogs

Alton dips all-beef franks in a cornmeal-buttermilk batter, then deep-fries them until they're golden brown and crispy.

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Smoky Grilled Chicken Wings with Pickled Red Chilies

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Guy's Smoky Grilled Chicken Wings

Follow Guy's lead and make these unusual, party-perfect chicken wings on the grill.

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A hot dog topped with avocado, cheese and jalapenos on a bun placed in a hot dog wrap

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Bobby's Hot Dogs With Nacho Toppings

Top these grilled dogs with traditional nacho fixings, including homemade guacamole, chipotle-laced salsa and white cheddar cheese.

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15-Minute Broccoli Salad

Paula's easy-to-prepare side dish is bursting with sweet cherry tomatoes, chewy raisins and crispy bacon.

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Sandra's Barbecue Bean Chili Dogs

Prepare Sandra's chili by combining barbecue sauce with kidney and black beans, and a dash of chili seasoning.

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Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Enjoy this easy chicken salad over lettuce, with avocado or on toasted bread with crisp bacon and ripe tomato.

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Peanut Butter Pie

The Neelys prepare a richly decadent pie filling by adding smooth whipped cream to a velvety peanut butter mixture.

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A zucchini gratin in a red and white baking dish placed on a textured white table setting

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Barefoot Contessa's Zucchini Gratin

Ina's quick-cooking gratin boasts an indulgent topping of crispy breadcrumbs and nutty Gruyere cheese.

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Sunny's Currywurst with Quick-Pickled Peppers and Onions and Sunny's Curry Ketchup

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Sunny's Currywurst

Sunny says: "Currywurst is served with cooked and sliced bratwurst covered with a spicy-sweet curry ketchup sauce. This is my version of the dish that's summer and grill ready!"

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Queso Fundido con Chorizo

Melt Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses with jalapenos and chorizo for a deliciously gooey dip with a kick.

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Photo: Antonis Achilleos

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Lemon-Garlic Chicken With Creamed Corn

Juicy drumsticks and thighs work well in this hearty chicken dinner.

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Fried Zucchini

Giada's fast side dish is fresh-tasting and easy. Coat strips of crunchy zucchini with breadcrumbs and cheese before frying in olive oil.

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The Neelys' Hush Puppies

Gina and Pat's two-bite snacks are best served with a smooth orange-Dijon dippping sauce.

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Food Styling: Maggie Ruggeiro
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Crispy Grilled Chicken for Dad

Make Dad a meal he'll never forget these breadcrumb-coated chicken breasts are grilled to perfection and served with sweet, charred tomatoes.

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Banana Bread with Pecans

Tyler serves this moist, sweet bread as a no-fail brunch option.

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The Neelys' Sweet Cola Ribs

The Neelys say, "These ribs will blow you away! The smoke and indirect heat leave you with deliciously tender ribs while the cola packs a punch of unexpected sweetness. Glaze them to sweet perfection at the end of the grill time."

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Food Stylist: Anne Disrude
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Guy's Blondies With Chocolate Chips

These indulgent bar-style cookies boast crunchy hazelnuts, sweet coconut and chocolate chips.

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Prop Stylist: Marina Malchin
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Cheese-Stuffed Chicken With Succotash

Stuff moist chicken breasts with pepper-jack cheese and chopped arugula, then grill the chicken and serve with a squash-lima bean side dish.

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Photo: Antonis Achilleos

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Skirt Steak With Arugula Salad

A light, refreshing summer salad of arugula, basil and tomatoes complements simply seared skirt steak.

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Food Stylist: Brett Kurzweil
Prop Stylist: Loren Simons

Photo: Kang Kim

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20-Minute BLTs With Blue Cheese

Transform a basic BLT sandwich into an unforgettable meal by adding bold-flavored blue cheese and red onions.

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Alton's Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad

Tossed in a light mayonnaise-parsley-tarragon dressing, Alton's no-fuss potato salad is a go-to side dish to serve at a barbecue or cookout.

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Lemon Icebox Bars

Ellie's no-cook dessert is a refreshingly simple American classic.

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Photo: Tara Donne

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Sandra's Pineapple Cocktail

This adults-only sipper is made with tequila, grenadine syrup and pineapple juice.

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Giada's Quick Strawberry Trifles

Giada creates an easy weeknight dessert by layering balsamic-laced strawberries, soft pound cake and smooth whipped cream in individual-sized serving dishes.

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Ina's Highest-Rated Grilled Salmon

The Barefoot Contessa's five-star salmon is marinated in an Asian-style mixture, complete with Dijon mustard and soy sauce.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

This 30-minute dish is best served with a cool buttermilk dressing, made with apple cider, a squeeze of lime juice, tangy barbecue sauce and buttermilk.

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Food stylist: Jamie Kimm
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Photo: Antonis Achilleos

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Grilled Lasagna

No-boil noodles, fresh spinach and a mozzarella-tomato mixture are layered inside aluminum foil and cooked atop a hot grill until soft and warm.

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Guy's 5-Star Inside-Out Burgers

Guy tops his juicy burgers with a homemade Worcestershire-Tomato Ketchup, boasting fresh Roma tomatoes, fresh dill and chopped garlic.

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Alton's Angel Food Cake

Serve Alton's light, fluffy cake with fresh berries and cool whipped cream for an easy no-guilt dessert any day of the week.

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Bobby's Turkey Burgers

Bobby uses 90-percent-lean ground turkey to ensure that his patties are both flavorful and moist.

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Giada's Scampi on Couscous

Giada cooks her couscous in a tomato broth, then tops it with garlic-laced shrimp.

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Food stylist: Stephana Bottom
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Bacon Cheese Burger

Strips of succulent bacon transform a basic burger into an over-the-top meal.

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Barbecued Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Rachael Ray

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Rachael's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

For an easy 25-minute supper, Rachael fills cool lettuce cups with Asian-style chicken and fresh vegetables.

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Sunny's Berry Trifle

This all-American dessert boasts layers of light angel food cake, ripe berries and smooth, sweetened cream cheese.

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American Macaroni Salad: Food Network Kitchens

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American Macaroni Salad

The ultimate picnic side dish, this pasta salad from Food Network Kitchens is made with fresh vegetables and tossed in a simple mayonnaise-mustard dressing.

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