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April 2012 Recipe Index

Find all the healthy recipes from Cooking Light's April 2012 issue.

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Save all the recipes from the April 2012 issue to your MyRecipes Recipe File in one easy step.
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80 Meals Under 40 Minutes

Quick, simple, delicious menus to satisfy every weeknight hunger.
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25 Best Soups

Love the convenience of a one-dish meal simmering on the stovetop? Then prepare one of these top-rated soup recipes for some no-fuss hearty comfort food.
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Easter Cakes

These sweet Easter cakes are worthy of centerpiece status.
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Best Mac and Cheese Recipes

Find 12 of Cooking Light's best macaroni and cheese recipes.
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Cooking with Quinoa: 22 Recipes

High in protein and fiber, quinoa [KEEN-wah] is not only versatile, it also tastes wonderful and has a nice crunch. Find 22 delicious recipes for cooking with this ancient whole grain.
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12 Healthy Habits

Join the Cooking Light staff and challenge yourself to develop habits that positively affect your overall health, one month at a time.
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Strawberry Desserts

The best ways to enjoy this delicate calling card of spring.
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Spring Clean Your Diet

Fresh fruits and vegetables abound during the spring, so make room for these nutritional powerhouses.
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Superfast Cooking

Introducing your new source for daily dinnertime inspiration. Find quick and easy recipes that each take a superfast 20 minutes or less.
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APPETIZERS

Creamy Ranch-Style Dip [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy] [Make Ahead] [Vegetarian]

BEVERAGES

Rhubarb Liqueur [Make Ahead]

BREADS

Hot Cross Buns [Kid Friendly] [Freezable] [Make Ahead]
Wheat Rolls with Orange Butter [Kid Friendly] [Make Ahead]

DESSERTS

Coffee-Drenched Ice Cream with Banana and Nuts [Quick and Easy]
Greek Yogurt with Warm Berry Sauce [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy]
Last-Minute Tropical Sherbet [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy] [Make Ahead]
Limoncello Freeze [Quick and Easy]
Mango-Ginger Parfaits [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy]
Rhubarb-Apple Pie [Kid Friendly] [Make Ahead]
Warm Mocha Pudding [Quick and Easy]

MAIN DISHES

Beef

Garlicky Meatball Pasta [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy]
Pan-Grilled Flank Steak with Soy-Mustard Sauce [Quick and Easy]
Pan-Seared Flank Steak [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy]
Steak House Pizza [Quick and Easy]
Tex-Mex Rice Bowl [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy]

Fish and Shellfish

Pork

Poultry

Vegetarian

Asparagus, Tomato, and Onion Farinata [Vegetarian]
Beet Salad Pizza [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Creamy Spring Pasta [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Eggplant Involtini [Vegetarian]
Grilled Veggie and Hummus Wraps [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Hummus "Cheesesteak" Hoagies [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Hummus-Stuffed Pitas [Quick and Easy] [Make Ahead] [Vegetarian]
Open-Faced Hummus Sandwiches [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Pizza Rustica [Make Ahead] [Vegetarian]
Ricotta-Spinach Pasta [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato-Basil Sauce [Kid Friendly] [Vegetarian]
Sunny-Side-Up Pizza [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]

PASTA

Bacon and Broccoli Mac and Cheese [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy]
Chili-Cheese Mac [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy]
Creamy Spring Pasta [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Garlicky Meatball Pasta [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy]
Pasta Pork Bolognese [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy]
Ricotta-Spinach Pasta [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Shrimp Vodka Pasta [Quick and Easy]

SALADS

SANDWICHES

Grilled Veggie and Hummus Wraps [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Hummus "Cheesesteak" Hoagies [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Hummus-Stuffed Pitas [Quick and Easy] [Make Ahead] [Vegetarian]
Open-Faced Hummus Sandwiches [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]

SAUCES

Cheddar Cheese Sauce [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Chimichurri [Quick and Easy] [Make Ahead] [Vegetarian]
Mushroom Sauce [Quick and Easy]
Ponzu [Quick and Easy] [Make Ahead]
Quick Gravy [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy]
Saffron Aioli [Quick and Easy] [Make Ahead] [Vegetarian]
Tzatziki [Quick and Easy] [Make Ahead] [Vegetarian]
Warm Bacon Vinaigrette [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy]
Wasabi Cream [Quick and Easy] [Make Ahead] [Vegetarian]
White BBQ Sauce [Quick and Easy] [Make Ahead] [Vegetarian]

SIDES

Brown Rice with Sesame [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Butter-Roasted Carrots [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Garlic Mashed Potatoes [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Garlicky Asparagus [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Roasted Red Potatoes [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Sautéed Butter-Thyme Mushrooms [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Sautéed Snow Peas and Peppers [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]
Steamed Sugar Snap Peas [Kid Friendly] [Quick and Easy] [Vegetarian]