Recipe of the Day: What to Cook in March 2013
Get the best Food Network recipes every day of the week with our daily dish picks.
Leftover Ham Sandwich
Not your everyday deli sandwich, this piled-high beauty is the ultimate between-bread creation. Thick-cut ham makes for a meaty bite, while homemade mayonnaise offers a fresh taste and creamy texture, and dill pickles cut through the richness of the recipe.
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Classic Glazed Ham
Choose from a selection of sweet and savory glazes to add flavor and moisture to this no-fail holiday favorite.
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Giant Peep Cake
Create an oversize replica of store-bought marshmallow Peeps with this impressive dessert using cake mix and yellow sanding sugar.
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Bobby's Sweet Potato Salad
Bobby mixes tender sweet potatoes with soft mustard-and-honey-laced caramelized onions to add a subtle sweetness to this easy side dish.
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Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
Opt for extra-large mushrooms to fill up with a flavorful mixture of sweet Italian sausage and mascarpone cheese.
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
A big-batch side dish that pairs well with any main course, these foolproof cheesy potatoes turn out tender and golden brown every time.
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Creamy Spring Peas
Crispy pancetta adds a subtle smoky flavor to this fresh seasonal recipe, a must-have side dish at your Easter supper.
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Cheesy Baked Pasta
The secret to this big-batch Sunday supper is a homemade tomato sauce featuring fresh garlic, fennel seeds and fragrant basil.
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The Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Rolls
Ree fills homemade dough with a buttery mixture of cinnamon and sugar, then tops the rolls with a sweet maple glaze.
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Bobby's Easy Fish Tacos
Switch up your usual taco routine with Bobby's simple recipe featuring mild snapper. He marinates the fish with lime and cumin, then grills it for a light, flaky texture.
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Top-Secret Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Ditch delivery and try your hand at DIY pies instead. This one features premade dough topped with barbecued chicken, sliced red onions and a duo of cheeses.
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Taco Salad
Make your own baked tortilla bowls and fill them with your favorite taco ingredients, like sliced seasoned steak, fresh lettuce and cheese.
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Giada's Quick Pasta With Mini Meatballs
Giada simmers bite-size chicken meatballs in tomato sauce, then tosses them with pasta and creamy mozzarella to create a deconstructed version of chicken Parmesan.
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30-Minute Sweet and Sour Chicken
Instead of resorting to takeout, cook up your favorite delivery dish at home with this top-rated recipe.
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Irish Mashed Potatoes
Fold cabbage, scallions and ham into buttery mashed potatoes to create the traditional Irish favorite colcannon.
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Ina's Irish Soda Bread
Ina's easy-to-make Irish Soda Bread gets a subtle sweetness from the addition of orange zest and currants.
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Top-Rated Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
Thanks to its sweet characteristics, stout is the beer of choice for baking in chocolate desserts, like these cupcakes topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting.
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Easiest Shepherd's Pie
Shepherd's pie is traditionally made with ground lamb or beef, but this vegetarian version is so hearty you won't miss the meat.
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Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Simmered all day in a slow cooker, Sandra's five-star corned beef and cabbage is easy enough for a weekday dinner and worthy of a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration.
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Bobby's Avocado Salad With Lime Vinaigrette
Opt for fresh, healthful ingredients like arugula, creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes to round out Bobby's simple salad, best finished with a lime vinaigrette.
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The Pioneer Woman's Egg-in-a-Hole
It doesn't take fancy tools to create this five-minute childhood-favorite breakfast. Just use the rim of a round glass to make a hole in a slice of bread, then crack an egg into it once it's on the skillet.
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Mini Chocolate and Banana Loaves
Sandra transforms simple store-bought banana muffin mix into chocolatey mini banana breads drizzled with frosting.
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Rachael's Sloppy Joes
Not your ordinary sloppy joe mix from a can, Rachael's 30-minute recipe is made with two kinds of meat.
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Weeknight Roast Chicken and Potatoes
Serve a hearty midweek meal of Spanish-style chicken and tender roasted potatoes with this easy recipe.
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Buffalo-Chicken Mac and Cheese
Spicy Buffalo chicken wings and comforting mac and cheese come together in this hearty casserole topped with crunchy breadcrumbs and baked until bubbly.
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Giada's Shortcut Pot Pies
Kids will appreciate the manageable two-bite size of these cheesy broccoli-and-chicken-stuffed pot pies, and you'll be relieved that they're a cinch to prepare thanks to store-bought crust.
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Bobby's Oatmeal Pancakes With Apples
Bobby adds oatmeal to his pancakes for a hearty post-workout meal, but his apple-topped short stack is also perfect for a weekend brunch or breakfast with the family.
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Alton's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
With a five-star rating and more than 1,000 reviews, Alton's recipe for "The Chewy" turns out a next-level chocolate chipper that just can't be beat.
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Ina's Homemade Granola Bars
Instead of resorting to sugar-laced granola bars from the store, try Ina's easy from-scratch version, made with dried fruit and almonds.
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Sweet and Sour Pork
Ditch your plans for takeout tonight and cook this copycat version of a fast-food favorite at home. This easy homemade recipe can be ready to enjoy in only 25 minutes — that's faster than delivery.
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Iron Chef's Chicken Soup
Newly crowned Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli puts her spin on a classic winter recipe by incorporating crispy bacon and handmade gnocchi.
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30-Minute 4-Cheese Pasta
Made with deli ham and frozen peas, this decadent dinner is a cinch to prepare in a hurry.
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Ina's Breakfast Bread Pudding
Think of Ina's indulgent breakfast as French toast in casserole form — one that won't have you standing over the stove all morning. Instead, soak sweet brioche in vanilla-honey custard and bake to perfection.
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