Recipe of the Day: What to Cook in May

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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
Prop stylist: Pamela Duncan Silver

Photo: Tina Rupp

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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

Photo: Tara Donne

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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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Top-Secret Strawberry Lemonade

Food Network Magazine whipped up a perfect imitation of a classic roadside drink, complete with fresh strawberries and bright lemon juice.

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Italian Flat Bread (Piadina) with Fontina and Prosciutto

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Giada's Italian Flatbread

Treat Giada's flatbread as you would a pizza and top it with creamy ricotta cheese, savory prosciutto and fresh basil.

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Food Styling: Anne Disrude
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Photo: Kat Teutsch

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Cherry Tomato Salad With Buttermilk-Basil Dressing

Use red and yellow cherry tomatoes to make the Neelys’ colorful, creamy salad that’s ready in just fifteen minutes.

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Tyler's Burger Bar

Set up a spread of already-made burgers, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms and more, then let guests build their own burgers.

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Bobby's Shredded Chicken Tacos

Bobby finishes his 25-minute tacos with a homemade tomatillo sauce, complete with garlic, cilantro and lime juice.

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Ted Allen's Pasta Primavera

To create this seasonal pasta dish, combine garden-fresh veggies with noodles, crispy prosciutto and a touch of cream.

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Food Stylist: Anne Disrude
Prop Stylist: Marina Malchin

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Classic Fried Chicken

Tender, juicy and deliciously indulgent, this chicken boasts crispy, golden brown skin.

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Chocolate Silk Pie

Sweet custard is combined with melted chocolate and added to a pie crust to chill before it is topped with freshly whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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Bacon Ravioli With Mushrooms

Thick-cut bacon, leeks and nutty Gruyere cheese fill homemade ravioli and complement the robust garlic-mushroom sauce.

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Ina's Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

Ina mixes sweetened rhubarb and strawberries with fragrant orange zest before topping the mixture with an oatmeal crumble and baking until bubbly and warm.

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles: Rachael Ray

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

In-season asparagus spears are wrapped with bacon or pancetta and quickly grilled until tender.

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Photo: Tara Donne

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Alton's All-American Beef Taco

Combine ground sirloin with Alton's "Taco Potion #19," his go-to taco seasoning mix, for a Mexican-inspired supper tonight.

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Grilled Chicken Salad

Top this classic, healthful salad with a gazpacho-style vinaigrette, made with pureed cucumber, tomatoes and parsley.

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Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Rolls

Celebrate Mom today by preparing for her these gooey-good cinnamon rolls, the recipe for which was passed down to Ree Drummond by her mother.

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Giada's Stuffed Pork Chops

Filled with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, Giada's pork chops are ready to eat in just 35 minutes.

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Giada's Salmon Baked in Foil

Ensure that after-dinner cleanup is a breeze by cooking lean salmon in throwaway foil packets.

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Ina's Lemon Bars

After a bold, hearty meal, Ina's citrus-filled dessert is refreshingly light and simple.

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Food Stylist: Jamie Kimm
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Risotto With Asparagus

This rich, comforting bowl is finished with slices of creamy Taleggio cheese.

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Bobby's Chicken Parmigiana

Bobby tops seared breaded chicken breasts with a simple tomato sauce, then continues cooking them in the oven.

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Chopped Iceberg Wedge With Bacon

Turn a basic iceberg salad into a satisfying dinner by adding smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese.

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Food Stylist: Stephana Bottom
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Photo: Kang Kim

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Chocolate Waffles With Chocolate Syrup

Just a touch of chocolate sauce in waffle batter transforms a basic breakfast into an extra-special meal.

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Sizzling Fajitas

Paula marinates her fajitas in a mix of lemon juice, garlic, spices and hot sauce.

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Tres Leche Cake

Alton's super-moist sheet cake is topped with freshly whipped cream.

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Fish Tacos

Marcela uses meaty, mild halibut to make her fish tacos, which are finished with a lemon-scented cream sauce and traditional taco fixings.

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Chicken-and-Cheese Enchiladas

Save time and energy in the kitchen by picking up a store-bought rotisserie chicken to use in this Mexican-style supper.

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Tyler's Easy Chicken Burritos

Set up a burrito bar with rice, beans, cheese and more, and let guests add their favorite ingredients.

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Rachael's Super Nachos

Rachael tops her Mexican-style meal with traditional nacho fixings, including homemade pico de gallo salsa, made with ripe tomatoes, a jalapeno and fragrant cilantro.

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