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The newest recipes from Better Homes and Gardens celebrate spring with delicious starters, sides, entrees, and dessert. You'll love our partyworthy dishes from style guru Libbie Summers -- all guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering. Plus, we've got quick and easy breakfast muffins and creative recipes for leftover hard-boiled eggs.
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Party-Perfect Dishes

April 2014 Premium Recipes

Click the arrows to browse all the recipes featured in the issue. Hosting a spring party? Here are the recipes gracing our editors' tables:

Berry Crisp Spiral Ham

"I can't wait to make this. It's one of my favorite Better Homes and Gardens recipes of all time," says one editor.

Pink Deviled Eggs

"Deviled eggs are always a hit, and I'm going to mix it up with these beautiful pink treats."

Mary McGregor Cocktail

"I loved this savory cocktail. Instead of Bloody Marys, I'm going to serve this carrot drink at my next brunch, " says another editor.

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Berry Crisp Spiral Ham

Berry Crisp Spiral Ham
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Our food editors could not stop raving about this stunning spiral ham from super stylist Libbie Summers. The best part? The sweet and spicy glaze has just 5 ingredients.

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Sweet Pea Ricotta Bruschetta

Sweet Pea Ricotta Bruschetta
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This bright spring appetizer recipe is a beautiful addition to your party table. The secret to this elegant dish? Use frozen peas with a pinch of sugar in the boiling water to give them sweetness.

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Avocado Egg Salad

Avocado Egg Salad
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An unexpected combination of textures and flavors comes together in this fresh play on egg salad. We’ve added creamy avocado for richness and toasted walnuts for crunch.

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Dark Cocoa Banana Muffins

Dark Cocoa Banana Muffins
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Indulge in chocolate for breakfast, guilt-free! Start your day with these rich, chocolaty muffins loaded with chunks of fresh banana and finished with a drizzle of honey.

  • 10 Suprising Things to Do with Chocolate!

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Crab Ravioli with Citrus Sauce

Crab Ravioli with Citrus Sauce
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Expecting company? Serve up showstopping crab ravioli, which is ready in just 40 minutes! Our secret shortcut? Store-bought pot sticker wrappers, which are often found in the frozen food aisle.

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Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

Asparagus with Lemon Sauce
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We’ve draped tender asparagus with a velvety Meyer lemon sauce in this sophisticated spring side dish. A pinch of cayenne pepper adds spice.

Editor’s Note: Presumed to be a cross between a lemon and an orange, Meyer lemons give this dish a more subtle, rounded taste.

  • 10 New Ways to Prep Asparagus

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Beef Taco Pie

Beef Taco Pie
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Part taco and part casserole, this spicy riff on a Mexican dish will be a new family favorite. The trick to its awesome taste? A dash of cinnamon that adds unexpected flavor.

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Dinner Tonight: Easy Beef Taco Pie

Our editor Hali shows you how easy it is to make delicious beef taco pie. It's perfect for dinner tonight!

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Kale and White Bean Soup

Kale and White Bean Soup
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Looking to eat more veggies? Serve our filling soup loaded with hearty kale, creamy cannellini beans, and tomatoes. Top your bowl with crunchy croutons to soak up the rich broth.

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Wilted Greens and Eggs

Wilted Greens and Eggs
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Turn your kale salad on its head by serving it over toast! Tender baby kale and hard-cooked eggs mingle with a tangy vinegar dressing and sharp Parmesan cheese in this weeknight-perfect dinner.

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Savory Brunch Muffins

Savory Breakfast Muffins
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The savory flavors of bagels and lox are reimagined in these playful breakfast treats. Studded with hard-cooked egg and smoked salmon, the muffins are topped with a sprinkle of wavy potato chips for a salty crunch.

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The Ultimate Breakfast Bite: Savory Brunch Muffins

Watch as our editor Hali shows you how to make savory brunch muffins loaded with the flavors of bagels and lox.

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Ham and Egg Sandwich

Ham and Egg Sandwich
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This perfect pairing of fresh dill and hard-cooked eggs is layered with salty ham, tangy pickles, and creamy Havarti cheese in these dinnertime sandwiches. A slathering of zippy Greek yogurt dressing provides creaminess.

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Mary McGregor Cocktail

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Carrots lend subtle sweetness and a pop of bright color to our savory cocktail. Top off this festive drink with a drizzle of olive oil and a fresh baby carrot.

 

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Toasty Whole Grain Orange Muffins

Toasty Whole Grain Orange Muffins
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Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, these wholesome muffins are full of hearty grains like quinoa, rolled oats, and whole wheat. Sweeten them with a spread of orange marmalade.

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Sesame Chicken Nuggets and Green Beans

Sesame Chicken Nuggets with Green Beans
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Yummy, easy, and packed with Asian flavors, this easy dinner recipe features pantry staples for a quick weeknight meal. For a fresh finish, top with cilantro or chopped green onions.

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Pink Deviled Eggs

Pink Deviled Eggs
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Put a whimsical spin on everyone's favorite deviled eggs. We've kept the creamy center but punched it up with  tangy pickled beets.

Editor's Tip: For foolproof hard-boiled eggs, push the eggs down with your finger in the pan before boiling. You want enough water to come up to the first knuckle.

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Mashed Potatoes

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You'll never guess the delicious secret to this rich, creamy side dish: a bit of white chocolate. It melts into the potatoes, giving them subtle sweetness and a luscious, velvety texture.

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Uber-Berry Muffins

Uber-Berry Muffins
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Whip up a batch of these muffins studded with a sweet and tart combination of fresh and dried berries. Don’t skip the finishing touch -- a sprinkle of crunchy turbinado sugar.

Editor’s Tip: Turbinado sugar is less processed than white variations and is often referred to as "sugar in the raw." It can be found in the baking aisle of your grocery store.

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Garlic Potato Rolls

Garlic Potato Rolls
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Purple potatoes give these light, chewy rolls beautiful color and texture, while roasted garlic adds flavor. These memorable rolls, just begging to be pulled apart, are a special addition to any dinner.

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Pink Jelly Bean Cocktail

Pink Jelly Bean
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Greet your party guests with tumblers of this festive cherry sipper. Finish the glass with pink jelly beans skewered onto a cocktail pick.

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Bacon Egg and Cheese Toast

Bacon Egg and Cheese Toast
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We've put a Cajun spin on a classic flavor combination. Spice up your breakfast with these English muffin toasts topped with bacon, eggs, and a zesty Cajun mustard sauce.

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Malted Vanilla Cake

Malted Vanilla Cake
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Fall in love with this elegant twist on classic white cake. Layered with creamy buttercream, this special cake is topped with purchased cotton candy and malted egg candy.

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White Rabbit Cocktail

White Rabbit
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Our White Rabbit Cocktail is a drink to savor. This creamy cocktail is made with half-and-half, honey, and a kick of bourbon.

Test Kitchen Tip: If you wear a ring, it can help you know when your drink is fully mixed. Simply hold the cocktail shaker in your ring hand and shake until your ring is chilled to the touch. Bottom's up!

 

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    1 of 25 Party-Perfect Dishes
    2 of 25 Berry Crisp Spiral Ham
    3 of 25 Sweet Pea Ricotta Bruschetta
    4 of 25 Avocado Egg Salad
    5 of 25 Dark Cocoa Banana Muffins
    6 of 25 Crab Ravioli with Citrus Sauce
    7 of 25 Asparagus with Lemon Sauce
    8 of 25 Beef Taco Pie
    9 of 25 Dinner Tonight: Easy Beef Taco Pie
    10 of 25 Kale and White Bean Soup
    11 of 25 Wilted Greens and Eggs
    12 of 25 Savory Brunch Muffins
    13 of 25 The Ultimate Breakfast Bite: Savory Brunch Muffins
    14 of 25 Ham and Egg Sandwich
    15 of 25 Mary McGregor Cocktail
    16 of 25 Toasty Whole Grain Orange Muffins
    17 of 25 Sesame Chicken Nuggets and Green Beans
    18 of 25 Pink Deviled Eggs
    19 of 25 Mashed Potatoes
    20 of 25 Uber-Berry Muffins
    21 of 25 Garlic Potato Rolls
    22 of 25 Pink Jelly Bean Cocktail
    23 of 25 Bacon Egg and Cheese Toast
    24 of 25 Malted Vanilla Cake
    25 of 25 White Rabbit Cocktail

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