Recipe of the Day: What to Cook in April

We offer the best recipes from chefs for each day of the week in April.

"Super Nachos" - Mexican snack

Rachel adds traditional toppings to the Mexican dish, including homemade pico de gallo sauce made with ripe tomatoes, jalapeños, and fragrant cilantro.

Recipe: "Super Nachos" - Mexican snack

Pie with whipped egg whites

Save time in the kitchen by making this sweet pie using store-bought graham cracker crust.

Recipe: Pie with whipped egg whites

Open pie with cheese, ham and green onions

Serve this cheesecake as a second breakfast, or with a salad for a quick and light lunch.

Recipe: Open pie with cheese, ham and green onions

Pot roast in foil

Alton modernizes the traditional roast by seasoning the beef with cumin and cooking it with balsamic vinegar, olives, and raisins.

Recipe: Pot roast in foil

Calzone with salami and mozzarella cheese

Before baking, brush the dough with a beaten egg mixture to give the crust a glossy, golden color.

Recipe: Calzone with salami and mozzarella cheese

Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu

With this easy recipe, you'll have a French-style chicken dinner ready in less than half an hour.

Recipe: Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu

Dumplings and broccoli with pesto sauce

Steamed broccoli brings life to this delicious, sophisticated dish.

Recipe: Dumplings and broccoli with pesto sauce

Broccoli-stuffed chicken breasts with milk-mustard sauce

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with vegetables are served in a rich mustard-cheese sauce.

Recipe: Broccoli-stuffed chicken breasts with milk-mustard sauce

Chocolate cookies with different toppings

Make a dessert the kids will love: dip chocolate chip cookies in melted chocolate and top with chopped nuts or sprinkles.

Recipe: Chocolate cookies with different toppings

The perfect omelette

Alton's foolproof recipe makes a light and airy omelet.

Recipe: The perfect omelette

White pizza with arugula

Instead of ordering pizza delivery, make Aina's cheesy pizza with tart arugula.

Recipe: White pizza with arugula

Artichokes stuffed with cheese and breadcrumbs

Place the breadcrumb-garlic-herb mixture between the artichoke leaves and then cook the vegetables until tender.

Recipe: Artichokes stuffed with cheese and breadcrumbs

Quesadilla with bacon, cheese, and jalapeño peppers

Perfect for the holiday table, this dish features lean turkey bacon and homemade guacamole.

Recipe: Quesadilla with bacon, cheese, and jalapeño peppers

Cheese soup with broccoli

For an easy weekday lunch, ladle creamy broccoli soup into a hearty bread "bowl."

Recipe: Cheese soup with broccoli

Chicken wings in honey sauce with young peas

After a short roasting, curry-spiced chicken wings are tossed with a sweet and savory mixture of honey and soy sauce.

Recipe: Chicken wings in honey sauce with young peas

Buttermilk Pie

Lemon juice and zest refresh and balance the rich flavor of this dessert for a large crowd.

Recipe: Pie with sour milk

Cupcakes with maple syrup and bacon

These cinnamon cupcakes combine sweet and savory flavors: a base made with maple syrup and chopped bacon, topped with rich frosting and bacon bits.

Recipe: Cupcakes with maple syrup and bacon

Beef rump steak with béchamel sauce

This hearty Southern-style dish features a traditional whole milk sauce.

Recipe: Beef rump steak with béchamel sauce

Nachos with guacamole sauce

Crispy tortilla chips are topped with prepared chili, guacamole, sliced jalapeños, and a viscous cheddar sauce with garlic and shallots.

Recipe: Nachos with guacamole sauce

Baked pork with polenta and pesto sauce

Top roast pork tenderloin slices with a fresh pesto made from seasonal herbs like parsley and basil.

Recipe: Baked pork with polenta and pesto sauce

Egg salad

This egg salad with mustard is ready in less than half an hour. Serve on slices of bread or on a bed of salad greens.

Recipe: Egg salad

Classic Ham Sandwiches

Use leftover Easter ham for a sandwich with Bibb lettuce, ripe tomatoes and pickle slices.

Recipe: Classic Ham Sandwiches

Fried carrots

A simple vegetable side dish seasoned with butter and fresh dill.

Recipe: Fried carrots

Fruit salad "Ambrosia"

Alton's tried-and-true side dish is made with fresh fruit, sour cream, and sweet mini marshmallows. Top with chopped pecans for a crunchy texture.

Recipe: Fruit salad "Ambrosia"

Potato gratin with four cheeses

This delicate and sophisticated potato dish combines mozzarella, raclette, Asiago and Parmesan cheese.

Recipe: Potato gratin with four cheeses

Smoked pork ham in orange glaze

Ina's festive ham is topped with a sweetened orange marmalade glaze with Dijon mustard and baked for just 1 hour.

Recipe: Smoked pork ham in orange glaze

Chicken in the Egg Cupcakes

Decorate spring cupcakes with marshmallow chicks.

Recipe: Chicken in the Egg Cupcakes

Cross buns for Easter

Traditional raisin and spice buns topped with lemon vanilla glaze.

Recipe: Cross buns for Easter

Green peas with creamy sauce and pancetta

Three types of seasonal peas—field, snow, and sugar snap—are combined with chicken broth and cream, then topped with crispy pancetta.

Recipe: Green peas with creamy sauce and pancetta

Carrot cake with cottage cheese glaze

Alton's warm, spiced cake is topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting.

Recipe: Carrot cake with cottage cheese glaze

French toast

Alton prepares a traditional breakfast treat: bread dipped in a rich batter and fried until golden brown.

Recipe: French toast

Banana bread with walnuts

This tried and tested recipe has received top marks and over 300 reviews: the cake always turns out delicious and tender.

Recipe: Banana bread with walnuts

Patty Melt Sandwiches

Turkey and beef patties are topped with savory Worcestershire sauce, sweet fried onions, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese.

Recipe: Patty Melt Sandwiches

French onion soup with porcini mushrooms

Rachel's soup is a complete meal in one bowl. Caramelized onions and porcini mushrooms are baked under garlic bread and cheese.

Recipe: French onion soup with porcini mushrooms