Recipe of the Day: What to Cook in March

French Toast covered with syrup alongside a serving of raspberries and blackberries on a pale blue plate

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Alton's French Toast

Alton's traditional breakfast treat features hearty bread dipped in a decadent custard and cooked until golden brown.

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Banana Walnut Bread

With a 5-star rating and more than 300 reviews, this tried-and-true banana bread consistently yields moist, flavorful results.

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A patty melt sliced in half and placed on a piece of white paper

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Beef Patty Melts

Combination beef-turkey patties are laced with tangy Worcestershire sauce and topped with sweet sauteed onions and gooey Monterey jack cheese.

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French Onion Soup With Porcini

A complete meal in a bowl, Rachael's soup features buttery caramelized onions and earthy porcini mushrooms baked beneath cheesy garlic bread.

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Marshmallow Chick Cake

200 times larger than a classic marshmallow Peep, this 10-inch-tall Peep is actually make out of cake.

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Spinach Ravioli With Tomato Sauce

Save time and energy in the kitchen by using store-bought spinach-cheese ravioli.

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Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Roast

Giada spreads a garlic-herb mixture over a lean pork loin then wraps the meat in succulent pancetta and roasts it with white wine.

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Chicken Tenders With Barbeque Sauce

Sandra's kid-friendly dinner features moist chicken tenders that have been coated in crushed croutons and baked until golden brown. Serve them with a tangy barbecue sauce for easy, delicious dunking.

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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Grits

Use instant grits and quick-cooking shrimp to ensure that this Southern-inspired plate is ready to eat in just 30 minutes.

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Instant Chocolate Cake

The ultimate impromptu dessert, this moist, decadent cake comes together in an oversized mug and is cooked for just two minutes in the microwave.

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Roast Chicken With Spring Vegetables

Such in-season vegetables as baby carrots, radishes and potatoes accompany juicy bone-in chicken.

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Bacon-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Buttery mashed potatoes are made even richer with cheddar cheese and salty bacon.

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Spaghetti Carbonara

Studded with rosemary-laced bacon, this indulgent pasta dish gets its silky sauce from a mixture of eggs and pecorino and Parmesan cheeses.

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Roast Chicken Enchilada Suizas Stacked Casserole

Charred poblanos and tomatillos star in a garlic-cilantro sauce that is incorporated into this Mexican-style casserole, made with flour tortillas, shredded chicken and tangy Mexican crema.

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Alton's 5-Star Scones

A handful of dried currants or cranberries adds color and a chewy bite to these sweet breakfast scones.

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Chocolate Stout Cupcakes

Stout is an ideal beer to feature in desserts because of its inherent chocolate and coffee flavors. Incorporate it in these cupcakes to complement their rich chocolate taste.

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Tyler's Irish Stew

Tyler's authentic, stick-to-your-ribs Irish stew features fork-tender lamb, barley and fresh vegetables.

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Irish Grilled Cheese

Blend softened butter with chopped parsley, scallions and chives to make a green-colored spread for your grilled cheese.

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Quick Pork Chops With Rice and Beans

Ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes, this Cuban-inspired dinner boasts broiled pork chops topped with a simple tomato sauce and served with traditional rice and beans.

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Shepherd's Pie

Melissa's classic Shepherd's Pie features a beef-bacon-beer base that is topped with garlic-scented mashed potatoes and gooey cheese.

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'Oreo' Cookies

Skip store-bought cookie sandwiches, and make these Oreo-inspired treats at home.

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Orange Glazed Blueberry Scones

An orange juice-sugar glaze offers a touch of refreshing citrus to these berry-studded pastries.

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Italian Chicken Soup With "Toasted" Parmesan Gnocchi

Instead of noodles, Alex adds pillowy homemade gnocchi to her comforting bowl of chicken soup.

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Spring Shells and Cheese

A dressed-up macaroni and cheese dish, this decadent pasta features grated zucchini, sweet shallots, fresh thyme and creamy Parmesan and Gruyere cheeses.

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Beer-Braised Chicken

To create this succulent chicken supper, brown chicken thighs in bacon drippings and simmer with new potatoes and pearl onions in a brown ale beer sauce.

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Crispy Baked Potatoes and Steak

Transform basic baked potatoes into crispy, tasty spuds using just olive oil and seasonings.

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Slow Cooker Pepper Pork Chops

Alton first marinates his bone-in pork chops overnight in a brown sugar-vegetable broth mixture, then quickly sautes the chops and adds them to a slow cooker to finish cooking.

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