Rachael Ray Fans [Archive] - ConstantChatter Forum

Kristy

06-29-2005, 05:21 AM

I have her Cooking Round the Clock cookbook, and I just love it. Pretty much all of the recipes I use are RR. We've yet to try a recipe of hers that we haven't liked. They really are easy and fast, and fairly easy to modify if you want/need. The hardest thing is the chopping, but once you've got that down, it's a piece of cake.

Ingredient wise, she does use a lot of spices, which I know I didn't have around to start. But she does use the same ones in multiple recipes, so you will use it. For most of her recipes you'll typically always need olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, so I always have a good supply of that around.

I would print a couple of her recipes off the Food Network website and give them a try to start so you can get a feel for it. I'd recommend the Corn and Crab Chowder or Spicy Meat and Cheese Strombolis. Very easy and yummy!

thedoorchick

06-29-2005, 07:47 AM

I do love watching her shows. My favorite is $40 a day; how great would it be to travel to fun places and get paid for it!

I have her 30 Minute Meals cookbook and I have to say, I don't love it. I really thought I would. But the layout is funky to me. The recipes are not arranged in categories, but rather by meal. Some people might like that but it's just not my personal taste in cookbook layout.

ssstephanie

06-29-2005, 07:51 AM

The only RR book I have is one for get-togethers in 30 minutes or something. I 'm not sure if it's the recipes I don't like or her writing style. I've come across at least 5 good recipes in the book though. I'd really like to ger her $40 a day book and I only want that because it's got restaurant recommendations.

oceaneast

06-29-2005, 07:54 AM

I have ther $30 a Day cookbook. I love it. Since its based on the show it doesn't have as many recipes.

Sevilla

06-29-2005, 08:10 AM

We have her 30 minute meals 2 book and it's our favorite cookbook. The meals take between 45 minutes to an hour and fifteen minutes from prep to table. There are some more exotic ingredients, but not that many.

But you can get the best recipes free off of foodnetwork.com, so do that for awhile first and decide if you like her style :).

houseblend

06-29-2005, 09:05 AM

Almost every recipe I cook now is a RR! :D I don't have any of her books - I just watch her show and then get the recipe from foodnetwork.com. As a novice cook, she has taught me a lot and made me feel pro even when I couldn't boil water.

My favorites so far:
Thai Glazed Lettuce Wraps
BBQ Salmon (the glaze is awesome!)
Chicken Enchilidas
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

scarlett

06-29-2005, 09:18 AM

I have 4 of her books. They are arranged a little differently - by meals, instead of by food. But I only find it to be a problem in her original 30 Minute Meals and Cooking Round the Clock and that's because those don't have an index. 30 Minute Meals 2 and 30 Minute Get Togethers do have an index, so they're a little easier to use.

I love 30 Minute Meals 2. I gave it as a Christmas present last year. I also have printed off some recipes from the internet (and then I can't find them because I can't remember if the recipe is in one of the books or on a print out! ;) ).

Oakley

06-29-2005, 10:21 AM

I'm also a big Rachel Ray fan! I have 30 Minute Meals 2 and the $40 a day books. I like the 30 Minute Meals better since it has more recipes. We've made a TON of her stuff and it is all good!

tandt

06-29-2005, 01:08 PM

Thanks ladies.

I have pulled some of her recipes off the website, and we've enjoyed them.

But, I'm old-school and need a cookbook-- I know, I know, it's the 21st century.

If you would, please post your favorite recipes of hers-- I'll edit the original post also.

Kristy

06-29-2005, 03:29 PM

It's long, but here are my favorite recipes of hers, from the Cooking Round the Clock cookbook and the show.

-Chicken and dumplings
-Tomato chicken parmesan
-Spicy meat and cheese strombolis
-Open faced spinach and artichoke calzones
-Stovetop spinach artichoke dip
-Corn and crab chowder
-Italian mini meatloaves with 3 cheese mac and cheese
-Mega meatball pizza
-Buffalo chicken sandwiches
-Meatloaf muffins with BBQ sauce
-Spaghetti and meatball stoup
-Sloppy turkey joes with cheesey fries
-Black bean stoup with monte cristo sandwiches
-Chicken mug pie
-Clam chowda and deviled ham melts
-Shredded, saucy BBQ sammies
-Chili dog nachos
-Special fried rice
-Asian glazed wings
-All American patty melts
-Spicy chicken cigars
-Chicken caccitore subs

bookworm

06-29-2005, 03:35 PM

My all time favorite Rachel Ray recipe is "Chicken Satay Stir Fry (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/cooking/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_25800,00.html)"

The orange-scented rice isn't necessary...regular rice is fine. Next time, I think I'll try rice noodles (like Pad Thai noodles).

Edited to add: I made another RR recipe tonight, the "Perfect Paella." It was pretty ordinary. I'll eat the leftovers, but won't make it again.

thedoorchick

06-29-2005, 08:04 PM

Her Pepper Steak with basmati rice is really good.

Aug2002Bride

07-07-2005, 06:24 PM

I love Rachael Rays recipes!!! Thought I would start the thread up again so we can share whats good, whats not, suggestions, etc!

So calling all Rachael Ray fans

emmjay

07-07-2005, 06:51 PM

I like her recipes, especially the burgers. My favorite is the Turkey Tikka Burger recipe. In fact, I just made this for dinner tonight! She makes them with an Indian spiced corn on the cob, but I prefer using frozen peas with the same spices.

Burgers:
olive oil or other cooking spray
1 1/4 lb (one regular grocery store package) ground turkey breast
2 scallions, chopped
1/4 small bell pepper, chopped (3 tablespoons)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 inches fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 rounded tablespoon curry paste
1 tablespoon grill seasoning
1/2 cup plain yogurt (I use Greek yogurt for this - it's really thick and I think it helps keep the burgers together better)

Peas:
1 package frozen peas
1 tablespoon butter
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
salt to taste

For the burgers: spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high. Combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl and mash together with your hands until mixed. Divide into three equal portions and form into patties. Cook in hot skillet, at least 5 minutes per side or until completely cooked through.

For the peas: Cook peas according to package directions. Add butter and spices to hot peas and stir until the peas are coated.

Serves 3 (I save the leftovers for lunch).

I love Indian food, but to me the burgers don't really taste curry-ish in case that is a turn-off for anyone (the peas do have a very strong "Indian food" taste). The burgers just turn out really flavorful - you can also use Thai curry paste instead of Indian. Also I can't be bothered to measure out 3 Tbsp of bell peppers so I just use a whole small one and they turn out fine.

And if you are doing WW, the burgers are 6 pts and the peas are 2 pts per serving.

TX Sweetheart

07-07-2005, 07:14 PM

I have one of her cookbooks but I have yet to make anything from it... but oh I absolutely love watching 30 Min Meals! And MIL adores her... has just about every cookbook she's written and makes her recipes frequently.

jarm

07-07-2005, 07:25 PM

I love Rachael Ray. A lot of things I make are her recipes. Yum!

eli1126

07-07-2005, 07:50 PM

I love Rachel Ray, it doesn't hurt that she is a local celebrity my way!! She lives about 45 minutes away in Lake Luzurne and I used to watch her on Channel 6 before she hit it big :) We have made her Pasta fagioli (major sp!) and her home fries. Both are delicious and are crowd pleasers. I don't have the recipies as DH is the chef in our house, but I am sure you can get both online.

Beth

dnagirl

07-08-2005, 01:47 AM

Luv Rachael!!!

Amaye

07-08-2005, 12:28 PM

I love Rachel Ray too!! I have 2 of her cookbooks and one of my favorite recipes is her "4 minute spicy garlic shrimp". It's so easy to make and l usually add some red and green peppers. I usually serve it with rice or couscous. Here is the recipe:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, crushed away from skin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails in tact, ask for easy peels at your fish counter
2 teaspoons grill or steak seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Seasoning by McCormick) or coarse salt and pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves, a handful

-Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
-Add extra-virgin olive oil (2 turns of the pan), garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp.
-Season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper and cook shrimp 3 minutes or until just pink.
-Toss with lemon zest, juice and chopped parsley.
-Remove shrimp to a serving platter leaving the garlic cloves in the pan.

Aug2002Bride

07-08-2005, 12:37 PM

That sounds good! I havent seen that recipe yet! What cookbook is it in?

Amaye

07-08-2005, 12:41 PM

Actually, it's not in any of the cookbooks l have. I found it on the food network website.

Enjoy!

Kristy

07-08-2005, 02:00 PM

I LOVE RR! It sounds cheesey, but she and 30 MM really have completely changed the way I cook. I have a folder full of recipes printed off the Food Network website, and I also have her 'Cooking Round the Clock' cookbook. I'm not a big fan of how it's organized, but the recipes are great. Here's a list of everything we've tried. I don't think there's one recipe I've made that we haven't liked.

-Chicken and dumplings
-Tomato chicken parmesan
-Spicy meat and cheese strombolis
-Open faced spinach and artichoke calzones
-Stovetop spinach artichoke dip
-Corn and crab chowder
-Italian mini meatloaves with 3 cheese mac and cheese
-Mega meatball pizza
-Buffalo chicken sandwiches
-Meatloaf muffins with BBQ sauce
-Spaghetti and meatball stoup
-Sloppy turkey joes with cheesey fries
-Black bean stoup with monte cristo sandwiches
-Chicken mug pie
-Clam chowda and deviled ham melts
-Shredded, saucy BBQ sammies
-Chili dog nachos
-Special fried rice
-Asian glazed wings
-All American patty melts
-Spicy chicken cigars
-Chicken caccitore subs
-Crispy chicken cutlets
-Devilish chili dogs and summer slaw

JBB

07-10-2005, 07:34 PM

Love Rachel Ray. Some of my favorites are:
-cheeseburger salad
-mac and cheese
-chicken lettuce wraps
-jambalaya
-chicken piccata toss

I was just watching her today and she made on her show corn dogs. She baked them instead of frying them and they looked so good. I have actually never had any kind of corn dog-fried and/or baked, but I am definitely going to make them this summer!

Aug2002Bride

07-10-2005, 08:22 PM

I saw that this morning too! They did look really good! I might try them out sometime also. I love corn dogs so it should be a little bit healthier this way!

nuhmah

07-10-2005, 11:22 PM

I made her Waterzooi de Poulet this evening for the 2nd time - came out better this time than before. If you follow her recipe, the vegetable are still a little crunchy (and my DH likes them soft), so I suggest letting them cook longer.

For anyone interested, it is a "stew" made of leeks, carrots, potatoes (and cooked in butter), and then add chicken stock. Bring to a boil, and then add chicken. Mix together some heavy cream with one egg yolk, and add to the mixture (add some of the hot broth to the cream first, and then mix together). Let stand for about 5 minutes, and then serve with crusty bread for dipping.

A huge hit - it was very good!

jarm

07-11-2005, 06:06 AM

I saw the cornbread episode, too. They looked so yummy! If my shopping list wasn't already done, I definitely would've gotten the ingredients...next week!

I love her cheeseburger salad, BBQ meatloaf muffins (a little spicy with the salsa, though). I make more of her stuff, but I can't think of what right now.

shaqangel

07-20-2005, 12:41 PM

LOVE rachael!

i've made her salmon cakes and mexican lasagna and i tried her stuffed chicken breasts but cant remember what the actual name of the recipe was.

i like watching her show and if something appeals to me i write down the ingredients and then make the recipe.

October2002Bride

07-20-2005, 12:56 PM

jarm

07-20-2005, 12:59 PM

That's funny...my 2 yo will check out the TV and yell, "Rachael Ray," so we know she's on.

Never heard about the cancer thing. Hmmm...

eli1126

07-20-2005, 01:06 PM

My daughter who is 2 loves her and demands I put the TV on at 6PM sharp so she can watch the shows!

Is it true she has cancer? my cooky babysitter said she heard she has cancer and supports medicinal marijuana use for cancer.

I just read an article about her yesterday and it never mentioned anything about her having cancer :confused:

Beth

manda_kate

07-20-2005, 01:13 PM

I love Rachael Ray! 30-Minute Meals is my favorite show! :D
I haven't made any of her recipes yet, but with this thread, I am sure I will!
I haven't heard anything about her having cancer...

mgrace

07-20-2005, 01:17 PM

Another RR fan. I like her Scuderi Kids' Fast, Fake-Baked Ziti (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_29012,00.html) and her Meatball Subs (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_18005,00.html).

seattleguamgirl

07-20-2005, 10:09 PM

mgrace, I ADORE her fake-baked ziti! It's one of my fave recipes from her.

I actually met Rachael Ray! She was filming one of her shows (I think it was $40 a day) at a Pan-Asian restaurant in downtown Seattle a week and a half ago. She was very nice. :)

jarm

07-21-2005, 05:19 AM

I made the corn dogs the other night. They were good, but messy to make. I have issues with being messy, so it was not a good meal for me to make.

tqsmom

07-21-2005, 07:00 AM

Love love love love love Rachael Ray!!

It was from a while ago, but her pork chops with homemade applesauce, is really yummy.

I wasn't able to watch for a while.. when did she get engaged?

I found a link to the recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_20007,00.html

mierin

07-22-2005, 09:14 AM

I adore Rachael Ray! She's really the cook on Food Network that inspired me to make more interesting meals. I don't make her food as much now, but I still have her cookbooks and there's a couple recipes of her that I've made many times. My very favorite is these porkchops. The "stuffing" is sooo good.

Sunday Supper Stuffed Pork Chops, Cream Cheese Potatoes, Sugar Snap Peas

2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Salt
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces cream cheese
1 small onion finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, optional
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil, plus some for drizzling
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 small McIntosh apple, chopped
2 ribs celery from the heart, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly chopped sage leaves, or 1 teaspoon ground dried sage
2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
2 store bought corn muffins
8 thin boneless center cut pork loin chops
2 pounds sugar snap peas
1 cup chicken broth or water
1 tablespoon butter

Cover potatoes with water and season with salt. Cover pan to bring potatoes to a quick boil. Boil potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to the hot pot to dry. Set aside. Heat milk, cream cheese and onion over medium low heat until cream cheese melts into milk and mixture bubbles. Pour hot milk and cream cheese into the potatoes and mash to desired consistency. Add a little extra milk for softer potatoes. Season with salt, to your taste, and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped chives.
Preheat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and bacon to the skillet and cook 2 minutes. Add apple, celery and onion and season the mixture with herbs, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium. Cook vegetables 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Crumble the corn muffins into the pan and combine stuffing.

Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium high heat. Drizzle chops with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook chops 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Do not over cook. The chops should be firm but still giving off juices.

In a medium saucepan, place snap peas and broth and 1 tablespoon butter over medium high heat. When the liquid boils, cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer snap peas 3 to 5 minutes, until tender but still green. Remove pan from heat and season snap peas with salt, to taste.

To assemble stuffed chops, set a thin chop on dinner plate or serving plate. Mound the pork chop with stuffing, allowing some to spill onto the plate, then top with a second chop. Repeat with 3 remaining servings. Pass potatoes and snap peas to complete the meal.

I frequently make it with just regular pork chops and sometimes I don't stuff them. I just eat them with the stuffing. Either way, it's good.

Lizard

07-22-2005, 01:37 PM

I love Rachael Ray's recipes... my all-time favorite of hers is her Vodka Pasta. FANTASTIC!! I also love her pork chops, pecan-crusted chicken tenders and BBQ salad dressing, and several others I'm sure I've forgotten.

However, last night I made her Satay Sauce (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_25800,00.html) that goes with her Satay Stir Fry, just so I'd have a sauce to use with some chicken tenders. It was horrible. :( It was so thick and peanut-butter tasting...it wasn't even pourable. I may try it again, but probably cut the peanut butter in half and increase the soy and orange juice.

Aug2002Bride

07-22-2005, 03:02 PM

seattleguamgirl

07-22-2005, 09:30 PM

Lizard, what kind of PB are you using in the satay sauce? I make satays all the time and just use all natural PB (peanuts, crushed) instead of the Jiffy-type PBs.

Kristy

07-26-2005, 12:02 PM

I made the corn dogs last night, and my goodness, they are messy lol. They were really tasty though. Next time I'll put them on skewers to help with the dipping.

Lizard, is the vodka pasta really good? DH and I used to get vodka pasta in college all the time, and we've tried several recipes and they've turned out so bad. I hate wasting the money on the vodka and everything and then it just sucks.

jarm

07-26-2005, 12:09 PM

Aren't Rachael's corn dogs messy? They were yummy though! DH was asking why I wasn't using sticks for them. First of all, her recipe didn't say to and second of all, we didn't have any. It would've made it easier. I wonder, because she just throws things together and never really measures, if more milk would've made it easier to smother.

Lizard

07-26-2005, 12:16 PM

Lizard, is the vodka pasta really good? DH and I used to get vodka pasta in college all the time, and we've tried several recipes and they've turned out so bad. I hate wasting the money on the vodka and everything and then it just sucks.

Vodka Pasta is my favorite dish of hers... it tastes really really good in my opinion. Has anyone else here tried it and liked it? Maybe we could get a consensus for you. :) I would make it once a week if my husband didn't mind, honestly. We don't drink vodka, but we had a bottle of it left over from our wedding 2 years ago, so we've been using that. Once that's gone I'll have to buy a bottle just for this dish, I guess.

mierin

07-26-2005, 12:49 PM

I made those pork chops and my stuffing was so dry!!! I dont know if its because I used ready crisp bacon so I didnt have the fat from that...because all the recipe calls for is the 1tbsp of oil for the stuffing....so anyways I havent tried it again because DH hated it the first time. But Im hoping it was because I didnt have the fat from the bacon to make it more moist. Who knows!
Huh. That's so weird! I guess it can be a little dry, because it's not really a "stuffing", it's more like a cornbread and apple side. DH and I always add more bacon than called for, though, so maybe that helped.

I also want to second the pecan-crusted chicken and BBQ salad dressing. I've only made it once, because it required deep frying, but it was absolutely delicious.

scarlett

07-26-2005, 01:09 PM

Vodka Pasta is my favorite dish of hers... it tastes really really good in my opinion. Has anyone else here tried it and liked it? Maybe we could get a consensus for you. :) I would make it once a week if my husband didn't mind, honestly. We don't drink vodka, but we had a bottle of it left over from our wedding 2 years ago, so we've been using that. Once that's gone I'll have to buy a bottle just for this dish, I guess. I made her Vodka Sauce once, but it was a while ago. I'm pretty sure we liked it since I saved the extra (then never used it). I never made it again because her recipe makes so much of it.

Kristy

07-26-2005, 01:56 PM

Could anyone post the vodka pasta recipe for me? I can't seem to find it on the website.

mgrace

07-26-2005, 02:46 PM

You Won't Be Single For Long Vodka Cream Pasta (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_19792,00.html)

Kristy

07-26-2005, 03:01 PM

Thanks!

bookworm

07-26-2005, 05:30 PM

However, last night I made her Satay Sauce (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_25800,00.html) that goes with her Satay Stir Fry, just so I'd have a sauce to use with some chicken tenders. It was horrible. :( It was so thick and peanut-butter tasting...it wasn't even pourable. I may try it again, but probably cut the peanut butter in half and increase the soy and orange juice.

I make this satay stir-fry a lot, and I've never had trouble with the sauce (have used natural pb, reduced fat, and regular, depending on what's in the house). I'm sorry you had such a bad experience--it's one of my favorites!

dh5678

07-28-2005, 04:42 PM

The vodka cream pasta recipe is also in her 30-Minute Meals 2 book.

Some of my favorite and most-used Rachael Ray recipes are:

Mexican lasagna (very easy)
Peasant pasta
Chicken with dumplings

The basalmic chicken cutlets over spinach salad is really good too.

lauren f s

07-31-2005, 11:56 AM

I have a question for those who have made the Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches - did your sauce "stick" to the chicken well? Maybe I used too much butter or hot sauce, but mine seemed awfully runny. It didn't stick to the chicken like I had hoped it would, so the chicken wasn't very spicy. Any ideas what I did wrong?

Aug2002Bride

07-31-2005, 12:48 PM

No it doesnt stick when I make it either...I dont think its supposed to...I know when I first made it I was thinking it would be like a buffalo sandwich you get in a restaurant...which all I can conclude is that its not breaded so it wont be the same??? :confused:

Usually when I make it I let it marinate in the hot sauce for at least most of the day if not overnight. This makes it more spicy tasting!!

lauren f s

08-01-2005, 02:19 PM

Thanks for the tips! I'll have to make them again this week.

Kristy

08-09-2005, 07:43 AM

I made the Garlic and Lemon Chicken with Smashed Potatoes last night, mmmm-mmmmm! Sooooo easy and very tasty. It reminded me of a Sunday after-church type dinner. Delicious.

Aug2002Bride

08-09-2005, 09:28 AM

That sounds good! I might have to try it out this week! Im looking for something to do with chicken anyway! Is it online or in one of her books?

Kristy

08-09-2005, 10:35 AM

I found it online and in Cooking 'Round the Clock.

myshel

08-09-2005, 04:48 PM

I just made her oven baked corn dog recipe. The batter I made seemed really thin and didn't stick to the hot dogs well. They're baking right now, so I don't know how the final product will turn out.

Did anyone else have this problem? How did you remedy this? Thanks.

ETA: I just took my "corn dogs" out of the oven. All of the corn bread mix ran off and made a pool of mix. The dogs are somewhat covered but I have all of this corn bread stuff everywhere. What did I do wrong?

Brady

08-10-2005, 04:01 PM

Just wanted to subscribe. LOVE Rachael Ray, I watch her show every night and say- "Oh, that looks so good"... now I need to just get motivated to actually make some of the meals!

Tonight she made a blackened chicken pizza that looked delish!

Kristy

08-10-2005, 04:54 PM

Finally made the vodka cream pasta tonight, and it was perfect! It's the just the taste I've been searching forever for. Very yummy.

Aug2002Bride

08-10-2005, 04:58 PM

myshel~ how did the corndogs come out? Ive been wanting to make these!

myshel

08-11-2005, 09:15 AM

myshel~ how did the corndogs come out? Ive been wanting to make these!

Well, the hotdogs had a really thin layer of the corn bread mix on them but a lot of the mix ran off the dogs and pooled up around them. It was sort of like hot dogs surrounded by corn bread. We ate them anyway with the usual corn dog condiments. They were good but I'd like to have actual corn dogs, ya know?

Still seeking advice from ladies who have made these sucessfully.

jarm

08-13-2005, 05:19 AM

Maybe reduce the milk a bit? Ours was thicker, but still did fall around the sides...it was still on the dog though. I liked it because it was like eating a corn muffin and a corn dog.

Aug2002Bride

08-13-2005, 05:43 AM

I think Im going to try them out this week...I bought some hotdogs the other day. Ill let you know how mine turn out!

Lisa

08-14-2005, 08:22 AM

I made the Garlic and Lemon Chicken with Smashed Potatoes last night, mmmm-mmmmm! Sooooo easy and very tasty. It reminded me of a Sunday after-church type dinner. Delicious.
can you post the recipe? thannks!

Kristy

08-14-2005, 12:01 PM

Here you go-
Garlic Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
6 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves stripped from stems
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Seasoning) or, coarse salt and black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Arrange chicken in a baking dish, 9 by 13-inch. Add garlic, rosemary, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon zest and grill seasoning or salt and pepper to the dish. Toss and coat the chicken with all ingredients, then place in oven. Roast 20 minutes. Add wine and lemon juice to the dish and combine with pan juices. Return to oven and turn oven off. Let stand 5 minutes longer then remove chicken from the oven. Place baking dish on trivet and serve, spooning pan juices over the chicken pieces.

scarlett

08-16-2005, 12:34 PM

That roast chicken recipe reminds me of one I make using feta cheese. Basically the same thing, just add feta cheese with the rosemary and lemon zest. It's yummy.

I made Rachael's Orange burboun chicken last night. DH and I both liked it, so it'll be going on the regular cook list.

lauren f s

08-16-2005, 02:16 PM

I made the No Pain Lo Mein last night. It's one of our favorites.

Kristy

08-16-2005, 03:05 PM

I made the Fake Bake Ziti last night. It was very good. DH doesn't like large chunks of tomato, so I pulsed the tomato/basil/olive oil mixture in the blender for a few seconds before mixing it with the pasta.

Kristy

08-21-2005, 11:35 AM

Had the Buffalo Chicken Bites the other day and made a Chicken Tortilla Soup (that's not what it's really called, it's something like 'Why the chicken crossed the road soup' or something like that') last night. The Buffalo Chicken bites were pretty good, although they do fry up really quickly and I burned a few lol. The soup was great with some sour cream and crushed chips on top.

Brady

08-21-2005, 01:01 PM

I watch Racheal practically every night. I am not a big "chopper", so when her recipes call for a ton of chopping, etc. I usually will still watch, but know I won't ever make it. Finally saw an episode with not too much chopping and it seemed SO easy. I made the Mexican Lasagna last night, it was SO good. Will def. make again! I used ground turkey instead of ground chicken and just grabbed flour tortillas instead of spinach, but otherwise, stuck to the recipe.. it tasted sort of just like chili in a pan.

Mexican Lasagna Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Show: 30 Minute Meals
Episode: To Busy To Cook?

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground chicken breast, available in the packaged meats case
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 (14-oz) can stewed tomatoes or fire-roasted chopped tomatoes
1 cup medium heat taco sauce
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels
Salt
8 (8 inch) spinach flour tortillas, available on dairy aisle of
market
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or shredded pepper jack
2 scallions, finely chopped

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil – twice around the pan. Add chicken and
season with chili powder, cumin, and red onion. Brown the meat, 5
minutes. Add stewed tomatoes or fire-roasted chopped tomatoes and
taco sauce. Add black beans and corn. Heat the mixture through, 2 to
3 minutes then season with salt, to your taste.

Coat a shallow baking dish with remaining extra-virgin olive oil,
about 1 tablespoon oil. Cut the tortillas in half or quarters to
make them easy to layer with. Build lasagna in layers of meat and
beans, then tortillas, then cheese. Repeat: meat, tortilla, cheese
again. Bake lasagna 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is brown and
bubbly.

dh5678

08-21-2005, 05:02 PM

The garlic roast chicken with rosemary and lemon looks good -- has anyone tried to halve the recipe? Two and a half pounds of chicken is a lot for two people!

I'm a big fan of the Mexican lasagna too, and we have that pretty regularly.

Kristy

08-21-2005, 05:59 PM

The garlic roast chicken with rosemary and lemon looks good -- has anyone tried to halve the recipe? Two and a half pounds of chicken is a lot for two people!

I halved it when I made it, as I usually do most of her recipes the first time I try them in case they don't turn out well. Once we've decided we like something, I make the full batch and DH or myself will take the leftovers to work for lunch.

dh5678

08-25-2005, 02:02 PM

I feel stupid for asking, but did you still use the 9x13 baking dish, and how long did it need to be roasted?

Thanks!

Aug2002Bride

08-25-2005, 02:16 PM

I made the Devlish Chili Cheese Dogs from Cooking around the Clock and DH LOVED them!! He ate 4 of them!!! :eek: ( I could see his arteries clogging as he chowed them all down! :)!!) Even though Im positive that they are alot better for you than using can chili or getting them at Sheetz (his fave place for them)!!

Kristy

08-25-2005, 02:43 PM

I feel stupid for asking, but did you still use the 9x13 baking dish, and how long did it need to be roasted?

Thanks!

I used an 8x8, or if the chicken happens to be a little bigger, I'll use a 9x13. I usually roast for about 15 minutes or so.

Kristy

08-27-2005, 06:21 PM

Made Smoked Turkey Baked Chimichangas tonight- very good and super easy.

Brady

08-28-2005, 10:37 AM

Kristy- could you post that recipe? It sounds yummy.

Kristy

08-28-2005, 12:13 PM

Here you go. It's really fast and easy.

Smoked Turkey Baked Chimichangas

1 pound thickly sliced smoked turkey from deli counter, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups shredded slaw cabbage, available in produce department
1 to 2 chipotles in adobo sauce, available with Mexican and Spanish foods in market -- use 1 for moderate heat, 2 for extra hot chimichangas
1 cup tomato sauce
3 scallions, chopped
Salt and pepper
4 (12-inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups, 6 ounces, shredded sharp cheddar, smoked white cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves or flat-leaf parsley
1 vine ripe orange or yellow tomato, seeded and finely chopped

Preheat your toaster oven to 400 degrees F or high.
Place turkey in a bowl and season with chili powder. Add shredded cabbage, chipotles in adobo, tomato sauce, scallions. Toss filling to combine and season with salt and pepper. Place tortillas in a kitchen towel and set in microwave. Microwave on high for 1 minute. To build, place a generous handful of cheese near one edge of the tortilla. Pile 1/4 of your filling in the tortilla. Tuck sides up and roll tortilla tightly. Repeat to make 4 large stuffed tortilla wraps. Brush the toaster oven baking tray with vegetable or olive oil. Brush the wraps with oil and bake until deep golden all over, 15 to 17 minutes. Top with sour cream, cilantro or parsley and chopped orange or yellow tomato, as garnishes.

lauren f s

08-29-2005, 07:00 AM

I made the Garlic Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon and it was wonderful. I did halve the recipe adn there were no leftovers! Even my 20 month old loved it.

We're having Mexican Lasagne later this week, too. It's one of our favorites.

Brady

08-29-2005, 07:37 AM

Thanks Kristy!

I am going to try that lemon roasted chicken that you all are raving about this week, and I'll put these chimichangas on the menu for next week...

What have you all been serving the chicken with?

I'm so thankful for these threads. I am the laziest cooker in the world, so reading over here has given me some motivation and so many new ideas!

lauren f s

08-29-2005, 11:38 AM

I served the chicken with broccoli, cantaloupe, and mashed potatoes. I used a recipe from Good Deal with Dave Lieberman and it was so good. I mashed red potatoes and mixed them with basil, chives, butter, and cream. Delicious!

Kristy

08-29-2005, 02:37 PM

I serve RR's pesto smashed potatoes with it. I boil and drain the potatoes, then add chicken stock, a little butter, salt, pepper, and store bought pesto, then mash them. Very good. You can add pretty much anything you like to the potatoes if you don't like pesto though- cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, etc.

BethS0103

08-31-2005, 06:38 PM

Subscribing!

I wasn't a RR at first because her perkiness was just a bit too much for me, but I have to tell you I have become a convert! I love her easy meals and tonight I made an AWESOME one! This was the first time in a long time I was actually excited about eating a dinner I made. You ladies should really try her Italian Mini Meat Loaves with Mac and Three Cheeses (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_28401,00.html) because it it sooooooo tasty!

As RR would say, "YUM-O!" :p

BethS0103

08-31-2005, 06:43 PM

I am not a big "chopper", so when her recipes call for a ton of chopping, etc. I usually will still watch, but know I won't ever make it.LOL Brady! You should get one of these:

The Pampered Chef Food Chopper
http://users3.ev1.net/~fontlady/gadgets/food_chopper.jpg

I won't chop onion and garlic without it. ;)

TennJane

09-01-2005, 02:56 AM

I made Rachael's Super Sloppy Joe's last night and they were a big hit with DH and a friend that ate dinner with us. :)

lauren f s

09-01-2005, 06:26 AM

I made RR's stuffed potatoes with ham & gruyere last night. They were wonderful! Even my 20 month old DD liked them, and she's not a big potato fan.

Dan's*Girl

09-01-2005, 09:15 AM

DH and I LOVE RR!!! We watch most of her shows and I make some of her recipes. Some of them are too many herbs and ingredients I don't use. I guess we could be more adventurous. :)

I know she is engaged to the lead singer of a band and she is supposed to be getting married in Rome in either Aug or Sept... I've searched the web and found nothing. Anyone hear anything about that??

:)

Brady

09-01-2005, 09:48 AM

LOL Brady! You should get one of these:

The Pampered Chef Food Chopper
http://users3.ev1.net/~fontlady/gadgets/food_chopper.jpg

I won't chop onion and garlic without it. ;)

Oohh.. thank you for the tip! I actually have this chopper thing my MIL gave me for onions and the like (which I love!), but it doesn't do garlic.. so this may be just the ticket. If not, does anyone recommend anything for just garlic? Do they make anything like that?

I am so not a cook.. this is why I love these threads and the shows on FN, I have learned so much!

L.

shaqangel

09-01-2005, 10:56 AM

Brady
get the Pampered Chef Garlic Press -

http://www.pamperedchef.com/graphics/products_200/2575_200.jpg

its awesome!!! u dont need to remove the skin, just place your clove in it and squeeze!

i use the garlic press and my chopper ALL the time! love it!

kmmommy

09-04-2005, 06:44 PM

I'm definitely joining this thread. I love 30 Minute AMeals and always try to get home in time to turn it on.

For Christmas I'm asking for a couple cookbooks. I always get her recipes off Food Network's site and love the ones we've tried so far.

ETA: Plus, I like to be able to cook a quick, but good and healthy meal. I rarely find the time since I work FT and have a 1 year old. Everyone's got 30 minutes!

KarenS

09-05-2005, 01:10 AM

Lizard

09-07-2005, 07:14 AM

I really like Rachel Ray ... we make a lot of her recipes. One of our favorites is her Meatloaf Ends. I don't have the actual recipe in front of me, since I make it sort of by taste and memory now:

1 lb ground beef
2 eggs
breadcrumbs
1 onion chopped fine
worcestershire sauce
salt/pepper

Mix all the ingredients together and then divide into 4 parts. Make into slightly oval shaped pattied. Heat olive oil in a skillet on med-high. Place patties into the oil and sear them on one side. Turn and sear on the other side and then lower the heat and cook thru.

They're yummy and DH loves them.

A word about the garlic press - ideally you shouldn't use a press. It smashes the garlic too much and makes it bitter when it's cooked.

Karen

I made these last night... well, I think I did anyways. :) I tried to look up this recipe on Food Network, and found Meatloaf Patties (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_17551,00.html). I didn't have all the ingredients for that, so I used your recipe and added some grill seasoning and allspice from the other recipe. I was out of onions too, so I used shallots instead. They were REALLY good!! I'm keeping this recipe for those times I have a pound of hamburger and don't know what to do with it. :D

houseblend

09-07-2005, 05:53 PM

I know she is engaged to the lead singer of a band and she is supposed to be getting married in Rome in either Aug or Sept... I've searched the web and found nothing. Anyone hear anything about that??

:)

Her FH was on for a brief moment when she was on Oprah. I've seen her talk briefly about the wedding, but I can't remember where. Maybe Letterman? There is a blurb about her getting married in September on imdb:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1301904/bio

Does anyone else follow RR's trick of smashing the garlic with the knife before peeling the skin off? I was doing this for awhile but have started to worry that it is ruining my knife. Do you think this is okay on knives?

KarenS

09-07-2005, 06:05 PM

The garlic thing: I do it all the time. Why would it hurt the knife?

Karen

houseblend

09-07-2005, 06:14 PM

The garlic thing: I do it all the time. Why would it hurt the knife?

Karen

It seems pounding the side of the knife might warp the edge? I finally have a good knife, so I want to make sure I take care of it. Good to hear it hasn't hurt yours, though - maybe it is okay then?

Maggie8202

09-07-2005, 06:22 PM

oes anyone else follow RR's trick of smashing the garlic with the knife before peeling the skin off? I was doing this for awhile but have started to worry that it is ruining my knife. Do you think this is okay on knives?

A friend of mine graduated from the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) and he used to always tell me to do that. Since then it has just become second nature. I use a good knife and have been doing it for over 3 years, and I have never noticed any problems.

My favorite salad is the pear and walnut salad in mixed greens. The dressing is apple cider vinager, honey, and EVOO. I sometimes add grapes and apples. I have gotten so many compliments everytime I have made it. I call it my little secret recipe :D

Kristy

09-07-2005, 07:11 PM

Made Spinach and Artichoke Casserole tonight. So, so easy and very good. If you like spinach and artichoke dip, you'd love it.

jarm

09-07-2005, 07:13 PM

Kristy - Can you please post the link or the recipe? TIA!

shaqangel

09-08-2005, 07:50 AM

kristy i was just gonna ask for that recipe too!!

i am so excited cos i got her 30 minute meals 2 book as a bday gift - cant wait to try out some stuff! i love the way everything is categorized:)

Kristy

09-08-2005, 02:47 PM

Here you go! The leftovers are just as good the second day :)

Spinach-Artichoke Casserole

1 pound crusty bread (a small round loaf)
2 boxes (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin
1 can (15 oz) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cut grated machego or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 425. Trim two sides of the loaf and thickly slice the bread. Places slices and ends on baking sheet in the oven to toast.

Defrost spinach in the microwave, then squeeze dry in a clean kitchen towel.

Pour EVOO into a 13-inch oval casserole dish or a 9x13 rectangular dish, liberally coating the sides and bottom with oil. Rub toasted bread with cracked garlic and cut into large chunks. Arrange the toasted, garlic-rubbed pieces of bread in a single layer in dish. Do not pack tightly. Add the artichoke hearts to the dish, nesting them in and around the bread. Sprinkle the spinach around the casserole and season with salt. Beat eggs with cream and pour evenly over the dish. Top with cheeses and pepper and bake until golden on top, about 17 minutes.

ksull17

09-12-2005, 11:14 AM

I'm so glad I found this thread! I love Rachael Ray. I don't get home early enough to catch her show every day but I watch it when I can. Has anyone seen her new Tasty Travel show?

lauren f s

09-12-2005, 11:52 AM

I made the Peasant Pasta Saturday night and it was wonderful! Definitely one of my favorite 30 Minute Meals and I'll be making it regularly from now on.

hockeybrat

09-12-2005, 11:54 AM

I'm so glad I found this thread! I love Rachael Ray. I don't get home early enough to catch her show every day but I watch it when I can. Has anyone seen her new Tasty Travel show?

I have seen her Tasty Travel show and I think they are great. It gives more information on her favorite hangouts and stuff. So far, she has been to NYC, Los Angeles, and Boston.

ksull17

09-16-2005, 04:04 PM

I've seen both and I am embarrassed to say that I grew up just outside Boston and haven't been to half the places she went to! I need to get out more. The shame.... :rolleyes:

jarm

09-16-2005, 04:07 PM

It's so easy to live somewhere and take for granted half of the stuff that's there, so don't be embarrassed!

Did you guys know that she's coming out with a magazine? I'm definitely subscribing to it.

lauren f s

09-18-2005, 08:47 AM

We had her Honey Lime Chicken Sandwiches for dinner last night.

She has so many delicious looking sandwiches in her cookbooks and I'm wondering, for those who have made them, what's your favorite? We usually do burgers or something similar on Saturdays and I'm looking for something a little different.

Brady

09-20-2005, 09:59 AM

I haven't tried any of her sandwiches yet.. I really need to get one of her cookbooks, I'm sure it's easier to navigate than the Food Network site.

Does anyone recommend a particular one of her cookbooks?

Last night I made the super easy buffalo chicken salads. That was my first time actually making buffalo chicken (remember, I am a terrible, lazy cook! :o ), so this was exciting for me, and it was really good. Over the weekend I made her Oven Fries de Provence, and I just printed out her tomato spinach soup to also try.

L.

ETA- No, I had no idea she had a magazine coming out! Where did you find the details, on FN?

ksull17

09-20-2005, 10:17 AM

Garlic Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon

I made this last night and it came out really good. I am far from a cook so this was a major accomplishment for me!

I didn't know about the magazine either, when does that come out?

kmmommy

09-20-2005, 10:23 AM

Brady ~ You took the question right out of my mouth! Please offer cookbook rec's!

Thanks!

ksull17

09-20-2005, 10:30 AM

I just googled the magazine and found this:

Link (http://www.rd.com/content/openContent.do?contentId=18031)

maximus

09-20-2005, 10:32 AM

I LOVE Rachael Ray. I had heard talk about a magazine coming out sometime this year and could not be more excited. I googled it and found this link

https://www.everydaywithrachaelray.com/index.jsp

emmjay

09-20-2005, 10:33 AM

I have Cooking Round the Clock, which has good recipes but there is no index! I HATE that! It is divided up by the type of meal (breakfast, lunch, etc) - I like looking up recipes by the main ingredient so the lack of an index is really annoying to me. Overall I wouldn't recommend this one - the recipes are good but it is frustrating to use (for me - it might not bother someone else).

Brady

09-20-2005, 10:52 AM

Excellent about the magazine..

When does RR have time to SLEEP?! :rolleyes:

shaqangel

09-20-2005, 12:14 PM

i just had my bday and got 2 of her cookbooks as gifts:

30 minute meal 2
get real (i think thats what it is!)

both look great and i cant wait to start trying out recipes from them

BethS0103

09-20-2005, 12:52 PM

I made Rachael's Meatloaf Brasciole (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_30525,00.html) last night and OMG! It was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good! Even if you don't like meatloaf you should try this dish because it sure doesn't taste like your mom's boring meatloaf.

Deanna1018

09-20-2005, 01:34 PM

I am so glad I found this thread..I am a rachael ray junkie. i can't get enough of her shows.

jarm

09-20-2005, 01:46 PM

I know I watch too much Rachael Ray when my 2 year old walks into the room and yells, "Rachael Ray, Mommy."

Kristy

09-20-2005, 02:38 PM

Cooking Round the Clock is the only RR cookbook I have, and while I love it I have the same frustrations that emmjay does about it not having an index. It can get irritating. The recipes in it are great though.

I can't wait to get her new book, Cooking 365: No Repeats (or something like that). I think it comes out next week?

lauren f s

09-20-2005, 09:40 PM

I have 30 Minute Meals 2 and love it. Every recipe I've made from the book has been wonderful.

JNN

09-26-2005, 05:36 PM

Just made the Hungarian Hot Sausage and Lentil Stoup (silly name, but great dinner) and it was soooo good!!! I would highly recommend it. It took me a little more than 30 minutes, but it was great!

lauren f s

09-27-2005, 06:02 AM

We had the Black Bean Stoup and Southwestern Monte Cristo Sandwiches on Saturday night. The sandwiches were wonderful, my daughter especially loved them. The soup was good, but next time I think I'll leave out the bell peppers and add some more beans.

dh5678

09-29-2005, 05:32 PM

I also recommend 30-Minute Meals 2. I've looked through her first 30-Minute Meals book, Cooking 'Round the Clock, and 30-Minute Get Real Meals (lower-carbohydrate), but didn't like the recipes as much. I'm usually looking for dinner ideas and 30-Minute Meals 2 seems better for that.

karina

09-29-2005, 06:29 PM

I don't know if anyone saw her on Oprah a while back, but she made Paella Burgers and Spanish Succotash... it was YUM-O! :p

Paella Burgers and Spanish Succotash

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken breast
1/4 cup, a generous handful, flat leaf parsley, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
1/2 small yellow skinned onion, finely chopped
2 tsp. sweet paprika, a palmful
4 tsp. hot sauce, divided
2 lemons, zest and juice
2 Tbsp. grill seasoning, such as Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick, divided
EVOO—extra virgin olive oil—for drizzling, plus 1/4 cup (eyeball it)
1/2 pound chorizo, peeled from casing, cut on an angle 1/2 inch thick*
1 jar 14–16 ounces, Piquillo peppers or roasted red peppers, drained well
Salt to taste
4 jumbo shrimp or prawns, 8 count per pound, peeled and deveined and butterflied*
1 tsp. ground cumin, 1/3 palmful
1 can garbanzo beans, 15 ounces, drained
3–4 small ears fresh corn, kernels cut off or, 1 box 10 ounces frozen corn, defrosted
1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, a palmful
1/4 cup drained chopped salad olives or Spanish olives with pimientos
4 Portuguese rolls (slightly sweet rectangular crusty rolls), split—any crusty bread or roll of choice may also be subbed here
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Preheat a large grill pan, griddle or nonstick skillet over medium-high to high heat.

Place chicken in a bowl. Add chopped parsley, 3 cloves of the chopped garlic, onions, paprika, 2 teaspoons of hot sauce (eyeball it), the zest of 1 lemon and a palmful of grill seasoning to the bowl. Drizzle some EVOO over the chicken, then mix the meat to combine. Score the meat into 4 potions and form patties 1 inch thick. Wash up and add the patties to the hot pan or grill. Cook 5 minutes on each side.

Place the chorizo above or along side burgers. Cook the sausage just a minute or 2 on each side. It is already fully cooked; you're just crisping the edges and heating it through. Remove crisped chorizo slices and reserve.

Grind the peppers in a food processor to form a pepper paste. Season peppers with a little salt to taste, if necessary, and reserve.

Dress shrimp with lemon zest, the juice of 1/2 lemon, EVOO and grill seasoning. Grill the butterflied shrimp or prawns along side the burgers, 2 minutes on each side, press them down to keep them from curling up by using a plate or small skillet weighted down by something heavy from your pantry, like canned good. You can also press the shrimp in a sandwich maker or panini press if you have one.

In a medium bowl, combine remaining 2 teaspoons hot sauce, cumin, remaining 1 clove chopped garlic, the juice of 1 whole zested lemon, about 1/4 cup EVOO. To the dressing, add the garbanzo beans, corn, red onions, cilantro and olives. Toss the salad to coat and season with salt and pepper, to your taste. br>
Remove meat and shrimp to a plate and char rolls if you like them crunchy or, press them in a sandwich maker. If the rolls are fresh and super crusty already, just split them open. Add chopped lettuce to roll bottoms then top with chorizo, chicken patty and shrimp. Slather the bun top with ground peppers and set in place. Serve succotash along side.

* To butterfly the shrimp, cut into and across but not all the way through then spread the meat, like wings. For the shrimp, cut along the devein incision, then spread it open.

msnicolea

09-30-2005, 06:21 AM

I made RR's orange-chipotle glazed grilled chicken sandwiches last night--they were yummy!

BethS0103

09-30-2005, 02:05 PM

KarenS

09-30-2005, 02:16 PM

DH told me that the thing about Rachel Ray is that she's a "real" girl. (We discussed this a few weeks ago because we were talking about his "list"! :)) She's not super stick thin, she's not too formal, she's not snotty, she doesn't wear designer clothes or have a ton of makeup on. She's just someone real, kinda cute, who giggles, who talks about her family, and who eats real food (not a salad and a 1/4 of a piece of dry toast).

At least that the gist of what he's told me.

hockeybrat

09-30-2005, 02:22 PM

I have a question for you gals. What is up with men and their fascination with Rachael Ray? I mean, she's pretty enough, but my DH and quite a few other men I've talked to just think she's super hot. Does anyone else find this with their DH's and their friends or is it just me? :p

No, it isn't just you. DH likes her because she eats, she isn't a salad & water gal.

karina

09-30-2005, 04:40 PM

nixer

09-30-2005, 05:11 PM

LOL, my husband doesn't care much for her either.....he especially hates the "EVOO" peppy moments that she has. :)

I like watching for the quick recipe ideas anyway, so he just lives with it. :)

bookworm

09-30-2005, 05:31 PM

he especially hates the "EVOO" peppy moments that she has.

My brother came in while I was watching one day, and he asked why she said "EVOO" if she explained what it was every damn time she said it. :)

Kristy

09-30-2005, 05:51 PM

We had Pork Chops and Golden Applesauce last night and Gorgonzola and Sage Burgers last week, both very good. I loved the applesauce, but I wish it had been a little thicker. I thought it would thicken while it was setting, but didn't really get to the consistency I was hoping for.

dh5678

10-01-2005, 08:38 AM

I have a question for you gals. What is up with men and their fascination with Rachael Ray? I mean, she's pretty enough, but my DH and quite a few other men I've talked to just think she's super hot. Does anyone else find this with their DH's and their friends or is it just me? :p

Hee! DH thinks she's pretty and appreciates that she eats but doesn't think she's super-hot. Clearly there are plenty of men out there who think she's really hot. I think she did a photo shoot for FHM magazine a couple years ago?

mrsfromage

10-02-2005, 08:10 PM

QUOTE: What is up with men and their fascination with Rachael Ray? I mean, she's pretty enough, but my DH and quite a few other men I've talked to just think she's super hot. Does anyone else find this with their DH's and their friends or is it just me?

I think it's that she has a very "girl next door" attainable quality. She is cute but she doesn't seem like a supermodel. That's my theory!

Though I have also heard that viewers write in and complain when they think she's gaining weight so I guess there are some drawbacks to her job.

graciebella

10-03-2005, 12:13 AM

They complain when she's gained weight? What is there to complain about?She still cooks good food and entertains.

DH thinks she'd be a cool person to hang out with, drink beer and watch football. I'm not sure if she's on his list at the moment though.

Brady

10-03-2005, 06:15 AM

Kristy

10-04-2005, 07:45 PM

Pic from RR's wedding in Italy last Saturday.
http://web.wireimage.com/images/thumbnail/6127764.jpg

meganth

10-05-2005, 05:12 AM

I think it's that she has a very "girl next door" attainable quality. She is cute but she doesn't seem like a supermodel. That's my theory!

Though I have also heard that viewers write in and complain when they think she's gaining weight so I guess there are some drawbacks to her job.
That's what i like about her - she seems like the total girl next door who you could be friends with. And she's also a real woman - her weight fluctuates just like mine, i just happen to not be on TV every day!!! She annoys the crap out of my hubby though. He can't get past how much she talks with her hands.

I didn't know they were getting married so soon! She looks really pretty and happy!

jessied1025

10-05-2005, 06:17 AM

I love Rachael Ray! DH and I will come home from work and watch her show instead of the local news.

I knew that she was engaged as well, but didn't know she was getting married so soon. I agree with meganth...she looks very pretty and very happy!

ksull17

10-05-2005, 07:14 AM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9189565/site/newsweek/

Here's a recent article about her.

nixer

10-05-2005, 08:04 AM

I asked my DH what he thought of her and he said- "She annoys me". lol. I think like other's it's the EVOO peppiness, etc. that I actually like about her! I can't believe people would write in to complain if she looks like she's gaining weight!! That's absurd. Although I will say, I think her clothing choices could be a lot more flattering. I don't think she's overweight in the least, but she always wears those tight tucked in shirts, once she had on a tunic or something that was so much more flattering I though. You know, since I am such a style icon myself. :rolleyes:

You're so right about the shirts being unflattering on her despite the fact that she is not overweight at all. She might be trying to show off that she's healthy and in shape, but it just draws attention to the body and makes her look like she's trying too hard. Those are a hard look to pull off for anyone I think, LOL....she does looks great in that wedding pic tho! Good for her.

QT Pie

10-05-2005, 08:21 AM

Cute wedding picture! She looks so happy! Then again, when doesn't she look happy? :)

cocoa_femme

10-05-2005, 12:59 PM

October 5, 2005
King World Makes Rachael Ray Deal Official (http://www.tvweek.com/news.cms?newsId=8679)

By Christopher Lisotta

As previously reported in TelevisionWeek, author and cable network cooking personality Rachael Ray has made a deal with King World Productions for a syndicated talk strip.

The new series, which will be shot in New York, will be produced by King World Productions in association with Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions and Scripps Networks, and distributed by King World. Ms. Ray will continue to appear on Food Network, where she hosts a number of cooking and travel shows. The weekday one-hour talk strip will be available to stations for fall 2006.

The project is the first for Harpo since it launched "Dr. Phil" four years ago. It is also the first talk strip for Terry Wood, president of creative affairs and development for King World Productions and Paramount Domestic Television, since she was given an expanded role with the Viacom-owned distribution companies in January.

Remainder of the story available here (http://www.tvweek.com/news.cms?newsId=8679).

mgrace

10-05-2005, 01:36 PM

Rachael is freakin insane--how many more projects is she going to take on? It's cool cuz Rachael rocks; I just get exhausted hearing about all the stuff she is doing!

I want to check out her new cookbook when it comes out next month:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1400082544.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats : A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners

And here is one for the guys:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1891105213.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Guy Food : Rachael Ray's Top 30 30-Minute Meals

ksull17

10-05-2005, 01:38 PM

Rachael is freakin insane--how many more projects is she going to take on? It's cool cuz Rachael rocks; I just get exhausted hearing about all the stuff she is doing!

ITA!

Dan's*Girl

10-05-2005, 01:41 PM

Can anyone get that pic bigger?? I can't really see anything.. thanks!

smartgrrl

10-05-2005, 03:41 PM

Just for a change of pace - I don't think Rachel is all that fabulous. Her food really isn't that good (have you ever watched her program?) I'm not saying I'm a great chef or anything, but there are a lot of very talented cooks out there and it's kind of a shame that all the focus is on her. She does seem like a nice person, but I think she is very overrated. Bobby Flay, for instance, is much better and he actually has a cooking education to back him up. Rachel puts too much garlic in everything and one time I even saw her cook a beautiful tuna steak - :eek:

emmjay

10-05-2005, 03:55 PM

smartgrrl - you should see the "Rachael Ray Sucks" forum on LJ - they HATE her!

My husband gets mad if she is on the television because she annoys the crap out of him with the EVOO/GB/NICE! peppiness. And he hates the way her clothes fit on her body. I think he might hate her more than he hates Paris Hilton. ;)

I like her burger recipes because I share a burger obsession with her. :)

KarenS

10-05-2005, 04:15 PM

Her food really isn't that good (have you ever watched her program?) One would presume if someone was a fan and posting in this thread, that they'd watched her show. :) And I like a lot of her food. We've made a lot of her recipes off of foodtv.com and found them quite good. We've changed some things to suit our tastes, but even following the recipe as is, we mostly enjoy them.

No they're not haute cuisine, but that's the nice thing about the variety of shows on Food TV. Not everyone wants to or can take the time or money to cook gourmet food every night. Rachael has never claimed to be a chef - in fact, like Alton Brown, she goes out of her way to say she's *not* a chef with any kind of food education - she's an eater who loves to cook for herself. She's certainly never claimed to be otherwise.

I can certainly see how she might get on someone's nerves and I do find that I can only watch so much of her at one time (lately Food TV has been running 30-Minute Meals back to back and it gets to be a little too much peppiness for me! :)), but overall I don't think she's so horrible as to inspire hate or the general viciousness I've seen on various boards.

Anyway, all that just to say that I like a large number of her recipes.

Karen

ksull17

10-05-2005, 05:36 PM

Personally, what I like about Rachael Ray is that she isn't a chef. I am hardly a fantastic cook, in fact for a long time the best meal I ever made was pasta :p . I enjoy watching her shows b/c they aren't intimidating, they are quick meals, and it's always something that I can actually attempt to make that is actually edible :).

Aug2002Bride

10-05-2005, 06:17 PM

I agree with both Karen and Ksull. I like the fact that shes not a chef and the recipes seem normal for me to make on a weekly basis.

She does get on my nerves at times but overall I have 3 of her cookbooks and Love everything Ive made out of them so far!

emmjay

10-05-2005, 06:57 PM

One would presume if someone was a fan and posting in this thread, that they'd watched her show. :)

I saw the "Rachael Ray Sucks" LJ today for the first time, and those people watch her show every single day just to make fun of her! EVERY DAY. They comment on what she made, what she wore, what she said, etc. That's kind of pathetic - if they hate her so much, why not just turn her off?

And as for her food, all of her different burger recipes are great! :)

She does have pretty crappy knife skills though - I can't believe she doesn't draw blood every time she cuts an onion.

emmjay

10-05-2005, 07:08 PM

Also, did you guys ever see her photos from when she was in FHM magazine? I bet her ratings would skyrocket if she dressed like this on the show! ;)

From www.durzy.com

http://www.durzy.com/pics/rachel4.JPG

http://www.durzy.com/pics/rachel5.JPG

http://www.durzy.com/pics/rachel1.JPG

jarm

10-05-2005, 07:26 PM

Hee hee...I'll have to show those pics to my friend's BF. We had a discussion about how he thinks that Giada is "food porn." I bet he would quickly change his mind with those pics.

julietchicago

10-05-2005, 07:28 PM

I have recently started watching her show and I think she is great! I normally don't watch these sort of shows because I get bored easily, but she keeps me entertained and she has the cutest personality!

Although her recipes may not be for meals you would eat in a fancy restaurant, they seem to be easy, tasty and convenient...which is just what I am looking for!

graciebella

10-05-2005, 07:33 PM

We had a discussion about how he thinks that Giada is "food porn."

She is. The camera work, the low cut blouses, and even the music make it seem pornish.

margarita

10-06-2005, 01:29 AM

Has anyone bought or is anyone planning to buy, her 365 Days cookbook (is it even out yet)? I have one of her cookbooks, but I tend to just check out the foodnetwork when I want a recipe of her's

Brady

10-06-2005, 11:23 AM

Personally, what I like about Rachael Ray is that she isn't a chef. I am hardly a fantastic cook, in fact for a long time the best meal I ever made was pasta. I enjoy watching her shows b/c they aren't intimidating, they are quick meals, and it's always something that I can actually attempt to make that is actually edible.

DITTO. :p Seriously, we would be eating chicken nuggets and noodle roni everynight if not for some of her easy recipes, or even just the little tips and tricks I pick up from her that make me want to try to cook more!

ETA- I just saw those FHM pictures, and yikes.. I have to say they sort of disturb my girl next door image I had of her! lol. That last one is well- yikes. :rolleyes:

PrincessButrcup

10-06-2005, 01:53 PM

We had a discussion about how he thinks that Giada is "food porn.

She is. The camera work, the low cut blouses, and even the music make it seem pornish.

It's so funny that you both mention this. My DH & I first saw Giada's show while we were with another couple. My DH & my friend's DH now call it "Cooking with Cleavage." DH bought the other guy one of her cookbooks.:rolleyes:

Edited to fix their nickname from "Cooking with Porn" to the actual"Cooking with Cleavage". I knew it was a catchier title!

Lizard

10-06-2005, 01:55 PM

It's TOTAL cooking porn. I think it's the music and the way she reacts every time she tastes something. :p

houseblend

10-06-2005, 02:03 PM

LOL - totally agree with you all about Giada's show. I can't stand watching her!

Rachel's doing so much now! I'm curious what this new show will be all about!

BethS0103

10-06-2005, 02:20 PM

Seriously, we would be eating chicken nuggets and noodle roni everynight if not for some of her easy recipesITA Brady!!!! All the food snobs out there who complain about how she's not a chef and that her cooking style is sacreligious, I just want to say to them - sorry but we can't all be gourmet chefs! Because of Rachael Ray, I have actually added a lot more variety to my menu and I'm cooking a lot more home cooked meals and a lot less meals out of a box. Not only that, but from the easy dishes she makes on her show, I've also mustered up the courage to make more difficult, sophisticated dishes from other shows on the Food Network. So for everyone that complains about her because she's not a chef and doesn't deserve her own show, all I have to say is - so sorry if we all can't be sophisticated gourmet chefs.

Now if you're complaining about how annoying she is that's one thing, I'm with you on that one, but complaining about her lack of being a chef and her ultra simple meals - that's just ridiculous. Some of us would be cooking out of a box if it weren't for her.

mgrace

10-06-2005, 02:25 PM

Here is another article about Rachael

Too hip vs. old school :Perky Food Network star Rachael Ray is on the rise (http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/foodanddrink/sns-fdcook2-wk2,0,4005041.story)

lauren f s

10-07-2005, 07:18 AM

Seriously, we would be eating chicken nuggets and noodle roni everynight if not for some of her easy recipes
Us too! I feel like I'm able to make really nice, healthy dinners now that I've been watching 30 Minute Meals. It's totally changed the way I cook.

I made the grilled sirloin burgers w/swiss, mushrooms, and balsamic mayo and thick cut onion rings for dinner last night (from 30 Minute Meals 2). It was wonderful. The baby portabella mushrooms really went well with the burgers. I did find that I had to double dip the onion rings to get a decent amount of batter to stick on, but once that was discovered they were great.

msnicolea

10-07-2005, 07:32 AM

I like that RR makes cooking accessible for everyone--not all of us are great cooks or really even very comfortable in the kitchen. My husband and I really like to cook--and I think we are pretty good at it. But we have neither the time nor inclination to make gourmet meals every night--some of her recipes are great timesavers and still taste wondeful!

Silly foodie snobs.

shaqangel

10-10-2005, 04:07 PM

i tried her Sirloin Burgers with Mushroom, Swiss & Balsamic Mayo tonight. its from 30 minute meals 2.

we loved them! the balsamic mayo is really great:) i made those frozen fries you pop in the oven for about 15mins to go with them and tried the balsamic mayo on them and it was delish:)

BethS0103

10-10-2005, 04:32 PM

Last night I made her Korean BBQ Flank Steak (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_30793,00.html) and OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was one of the best meals I've ever made! That marinade on the beef is just awesome.

Tonight I made her Bread "gnocchi" (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_31521,00.html) but it wasn't all that great. It sounded good, but I put too much sauce on it and the bread was too soggy. I think I'm going to try the recipe again sometime but use less sauce. It seems like it should be pretty good if the bread's not too soggy.

Kristy

10-10-2005, 04:54 PM

Did anyone see her spaghetti and meatballs recipe today? That looked so tasty, I might have to try that later this week. I've always wanted to try to make a homemade spaghetti sauce, and this looks like something I can handle lol.

Meredith

10-10-2005, 05:30 PM

Wow, what was her recipe like? I would like to try that. So was it just plain tomato sauce, or did she add a protein as well?

smartgrrl

10-10-2005, 05:34 PM

Hey everyone!

I'm actually curious to see if anyone out there is considering making her fake gnocchi out of stale bread....Anyone??? Do I hear a cricket chirping in the background???

Anyway, if anyone does make it, I want to hear all about it. Please! How stale bread could possibly taste like a dough formed out of fresh potatoes is beyond me. Let me know, thanks!

smartgrrl

10-10-2005, 05:40 PM

Hey Meredith - I actually saw the episode with my brother.

Well, I can't remember what she did with the sauce, she probably just used a lot of her ubiquitious garlic and "roasted canned tomatoes". She was creative with her meatballs however - she added bread crumbs and an egg to some ground meat. I mean, what an ingenious recipe! How did she come up with such gold?!:p

My brother said that Bobby Flay must be getting mad :mad: , coming up with such great recipes like grilled swordfish with mango chutney, while Rachel is pouring canned tomatoes over dried pasta for her dishes. She probably isn't spending as much time on her Food Network homework!!! :eek:

Meredith

10-10-2005, 05:43 PM

Heh, good one. Wait, I heard that she got a cooking degree at Johnson and Wales followed by a master's in nutrition science at Tufts. Right? So I take it you're not a huge fan? That is ok. Rachel has very American traits when it comes to cooking and the art of dining...which is part of her 'simple' appeal. I saw in another post that you like Bobby Flay (me too!), but not everyone aspires to culinary genius. I mean, somebody has to be buying the canned chunk dark tuna in the grocery stores, right? :p

All in all though, I do like the food she makes. :D

smartgrrl

10-10-2005, 05:49 PM

Meredith - ha ha ha.

I just feel that Rachel Ray's show is an example of the dumbing down of America. Sorry, don't crucify me, it's just my opinion. If you want really simple good recipes, go to Julia Child - she does it a million times better but in a classic, correct way. Seriously. It's not that hard and all of you people out there saying that "not everyone can be a gourmet chef" - you're not giving yourself enough credit - cooking isn't that difficult. Cooking simple dishes that taste great can come from sources other than Rachel Ray - how do you think people learned how to cook before her???:confused:

Meredith

10-10-2005, 05:54 PM

Good point. I think that Americans would have more confidence in themselves as chefs if they did a lot of the prep work (dicing, chopping, etc.) the night before if possible, so that the actual cooking is pleasant. Do you agree?

smartgrrl

10-10-2005, 06:08 PM

what a fantastic idea meredith - yes, prep work does indeed make things much easier!! i think they would also be a lot more confident by simply cooking - i mean, it's throwing a bunch of things together to make it taste good - not really rocket science!!:)

beachlvr

10-10-2005, 07:11 PM

I made the Buffalo chicken bites tonight. My kids had thirds!

I love her recipes. I have three kids, so while I love to cook, time is short. 30 Minute Meals are the best!

Kristy

10-16-2005, 05:07 PM

We made the Chili Dog Bacon Cheeseburgers with Fiery Fries tonight. Very good! DH especially loved the fries because they had his favorite things- Tabasco and garlic lol.

meganth

10-24-2005, 06:44 AM

What do you guys think is the best RR book?

My mom, who never really cooks, watched a few episodes of 30 Minute Meals with me and she liked how RR makes quick, simple meals for people who don't really cook. For Christmas she asked me for one of her cook books so i was curious for those who have her books what they think is her best. Thanks!

lauren f s

10-24-2005, 07:03 AM

I have 30 Minute Meals 2 and really love it. I've made at least half of the recipes and they've all been delicious and pretty easy. I'd love to hear what everyone else says, though, because I want to get another of her cookbooks soon.

BTW, I saw RR's magazine at Kroger on Friday. I was in a rush and couldn't stop to really read it, and didn't think to buy it, but from what I saw it looked pretty good.

ksull17

10-24-2005, 07:58 AM

Rachael Ray is going to be on the Letterman show Tuesday night.

msnicolea

10-24-2005, 08:08 AM

I read the new mag at Barenes and Noble yesterday--I didn't expect to like it so much! It's very colorful/graphically pleasing, has great recipes and features--I really liked it!

shaqangel

10-24-2005, 10:33 AM

i have 30 min meals 2 and also her get real meals (the lower carb stuff). i like them both so far and have a bunch of recipes marked to try. i just got them for my birthday so havent had as much time to use as many. but i have made many of her recipes from watching the shows.

mgrace

10-24-2005, 10:48 AM

I've been looking for the RR magazine, but haven't seen it yet. I'll have to go to B+N. Here is a website that you might want to check out http://www.everydaywithrachaelray.com/

emmjay

10-24-2005, 10:51 AM

I bought the magazine last week - I didn't like it that much! I might go through it again because I was tired when I was looking at it, but I don't think I'll be subscribing.

TheMegagirl

10-24-2005, 11:06 AM

i love me some Rachel Ray recipes! This has been a fun thread to browse! One of the most-loved by my DH and guests has been the Four Cheese Stuffed Shells. It's even a great way to sneak in broccoli (i chop it and mix it with the cheeses) so that DH will eat it! i think it would be really good with some spinach too. i've also loved learning how to better make my own tomato sauce. That's been a great addition to my cooking repertoire. :)

Aug2002Bride

10-24-2005, 11:33 AM

I agree that her 30MM 2 book is one of the best. I use it more than any other one...the one I use next after that is the get real meals. I also like that one more because I try to watch my carbs so its more low carb driven.

Kristy

10-24-2005, 12:37 PM

TheMegagirl

10-24-2005, 01:07 PM

Four Cheese Stuffed Shells

Salt
8 pieces jumbo pasta shells
1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese or part skim ricotta cheese
1 pound mozzarella, diced
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 cup shredded Asiago
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 or 7 leaves fresh basil, torn or shredded
Preheat oven or broiler to 450 degrees F.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water and add pasta. Cook shells 12 to 15 minutes, they should be softened but still undercooked at the center. Drain pasta and cool.

Combine ricotta, 1/2 of the diced mozzarella, a couple of handfuls of Parmigiano and 1/2 of the Asiago. Add parsley to the cheeses and stir to combine.

To a small saucepot over moderate heat add oil, garlic and onions. Saute onions and garlic 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper. Simmer sauce 5 minutes and stir in basil leaves

Pour a little sauce into the bottom of a shallow medium sized casserole dish. Fill shells with rounded spoonfuls of cheese mixture and arrange them seam side down in casserole dish. Top shells with remaining sauce and remaining mozzarella and Asiago cheeses. Place shells in very hot oven or 8 inches from hot broiler and cook 6 to 8 minutes to melt cheeses and bubble sauce.

My Notes: i have never found "jumbo shells" like the ones she uses. Mine are much smaller, and i make about 20-24 of the shells b/c there really is that much cheese stuffing. (Also the leftover cheese filling can be great stuffed in a chicken breast!) i also think that this makes 5-6 servings rather than 4. Like i said earlier - i often add fresh (frozen would work) spinach or chopped broccoli to the cheeses to add some extra green and vitamins to the dish.

maximus

10-26-2005, 12:56 PM

Did anyone else receive Rachael's new magazine this week?? I got mine and quickly looked through it. Seems to have some good stuff in it. I did notice that some recipes that were in the magazine were also in the cookbooks of hers that I already have.

Aug2002Bride

10-26-2005, 03:17 PM

Ive looked for her magazine but cant find it yet...Im going to check Kroger tomorrow since I saw someone mentioned they got it there.

shaqangel

10-27-2005, 07:42 AM

i watched last nights show and i'm trying those chicken cacciotore (sp?) tonight. just making the chicken, portabellos and garlic mash....not the sauce though cos it didnt look too saucey to me!

did anyone try this recipe? that marinade looks good and healthy too.

dh5678

10-27-2005, 05:49 PM

DH and I made the grilled chicken thighs cacciatore (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_31327,00.html) a couple months ago, though without the smashed garlic potatoes. It was really good but took longer than 30 minutes. We also managed to splatter a lot of oil around the stove. I think the chicken thighs took longer to grill than the time in the recipe.

Someone asked the same question about the cookbooks before, I like 30-Minute Meals 2 the best. Her new book is coming out next month! :D

PrincessButrcup

10-27-2005, 07:21 PM

dh5678 I love your avatar. We have "The Singing Butler" hanging over our table!
http://www.vettriano-art.com/shadowvets/waltzersm.jpg"Waltzers" is above one of our couches, too!

CheartsQ

10-29-2005, 12:05 AM

Hi Everyone!

I'm new to this board, used to be a lurker on WC, but I like this site so much, thought I should join the conversation!

So, I saw on tv that Rachel Ray has a new magazine out, "Everyday with Rachel Ray", something like that. I saw it this evening at Kroger and thumbed through it real quick. It seemed like a pretty good mag. So has anyone else seen/read it? What do you think about it?

Chinelle

Hula1974

10-30-2005, 04:23 AM

Has anyone seen any celebrity photos of her wedding yet? I'm dying to!!

jarm

10-30-2005, 04:37 AM

On page 7 there's a small pic

jarm

10-30-2005, 04:41 AM

Here's another one. (http://merrimusings.typepad.com/merri_musings/2005/10/rachael_ray_wed.html)

isobel

10-31-2005, 04:56 AM

I thumbed through it at Borders and was fairly impressed. I need to go buy a copy and see if it is something I want to subscribe too. I love cooking but most of the magazines about it overwhlem me. My only concern with her magazine is that she uses a lot of "shortcuts" with pre-made stuff right? I almost exclusively cook from scratch.

mgrace

10-31-2005, 08:16 AM

I picked up a copy over the weekend and really like it. It has quite a few recipes and lots of other cool stuff.

msnicolea

10-31-2005, 08:19 AM

I liked the "shop for the week" feature--one shopping trip, 7 meals--that was a pretty cool concept. Overall, even though I am not a huge fan of hers, I thought the magazine was pretty snazzy.

bookworm

11-03-2005, 06:33 PM

Tonight I made Barbecued Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_27790,00.html). They were very good! I didn't use the oil (nonstick pan), and used an entire red pepper and a combo of shiitake and crimini mushrooms. These are on the "make again" list.

Katy

11-03-2005, 08:44 PM

Okay, I just subscribed to her magazine, I couldn't resist.

Aug2002Bride

11-04-2005, 04:22 AM

I bought her new cookbook! 365 No Repeats It looks good....I havent gone through every page yet, just kinda went through real quick. There seems to be alot of a master recipes and then a spin off or more of the master recipe....for example...theres a recipe for Mac n Cheddar with Broccoli....then the next recipe is Mac n smoked gouda with cauliflower...then tex mex mac n cheddar with beef and peppers....then smoky chipotle mac n cheddar with tomato and chorizo....so theres 4 recipes right there.

How often does the magazine come out? Is it monthly?

karina

11-04-2005, 06:57 AM

I liked the magazine... I just hate that I like her LOL

mgrace

11-04-2005, 09:20 AM

I bought her new cookbook! 365 No Repeats It looks good....I havent gone through every page yet, just kinda went through real quick.
I just bought it, too. Haven't had a chance to dig through it, but I think I'll probably use it for a few recipes. :)

emmjay

11-04-2005, 09:21 AM

For 365 No Repeats - does it have an index?

Aug2002Bride

11-04-2005, 10:22 AM

Yeah it does have an index

lauren f s

11-05-2005, 05:24 AM

Has anyone made her oatmeal cookie pancakes? My MIL gave us this huge container of oatmeal and I need som creative ways to use it. The pancakes looked good and I thought I'd give them a try. Anyone made them before?

bellezzadolce

11-06-2005, 01:12 PM

I just got her magazine, I'm thinking about subscribing.

Brady

11-06-2005, 02:23 PM

I love her new magazine! I'm sad it only comes out 6 times a year...;)

PrincessButrcup

11-06-2005, 06:36 PM

Just saw on a commercial that Rachel Ray's "home videos" of her wedding will be on Entertainment Tonight tomorrow.

mgrace

11-09-2005, 11:04 AM

jellybeany

11-09-2005, 11:07 AM

I'm a little late jumping on board here but I've just started watching her 30 minute meals show and I love it. DH went out yesterday and bought me her 365 No Repeats book. I can't wait to start using it! :D

dh5678

11-12-2005, 09:14 AM

Has anyone tried any of the recipes from the magazine yet? I'm liking the magazine so far. :D

EmilyZA

11-12-2005, 05:20 PM

Subscribing

myshel

11-13-2005, 01:44 PM

Just popping in to say that I recently made her meatloaf muffins with BBQ sauce. (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_29712,00.html) They were pretty tasty and achange from regular meatloaf, which I don't really care for. I think I liked these because they were individual sized and not a big, steaming hunk of meat.

lauren f s

11-14-2005, 08:45 AM

I made the pancakes and they were okay. I tried to halve the recipe and I don't think it did it correctly. Next time I'll probably make the whole batch and freeze what we don't eat.

myshel: We love the meatloaf muffins!

ksull17

11-21-2005, 04:17 PM

Rachael Ray is going to be on Oprah on Wednesday :)

jarm

11-21-2005, 06:25 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I will actually be home so if I remember, I will be watching.

jarm

11-23-2005, 01:15 PM

Anyone watch Oprah with Rachael? I loved her mirror on the lazy susan. Great idea!!! I've never seen the Crush or Fresca in bottles, either. Awesome!

ksull17

11-23-2005, 04:02 PM

Yup, I watched it! I thought she was so cute. I loved the mirror idea. I didn't realize she had so many quick decorating ideas as well as cooking!

Aug2002Bride

11-23-2005, 04:25 PM

I watched it as well...she did have some cute decorating ideas!

smartgrrl

11-23-2005, 04:27 PM

the mirror idea looked okay, but it took up so much room on the table!! that was all you could put on the entire space - all for a bunch of veggies!! not to mention those spikes - someone could fall into it and have to be rushed to the hospital! :eek: then the mirror would probably crash to the ground causing shards of glass to splatter all over the room :eek: i think i'll stick to a serving platter with smooth edges!!

Meredith

11-23-2005, 04:31 PM

smartgrrl: don't you mean "shards of glass from back in the day!", as she would gush?

Katy

11-23-2005, 05:21 PM

I missed it, but I'm hoping I can catch it either on the late night rerun or find it on the net somewhere.

Brady

11-25-2005, 02:20 PM

I missed most of it. I turned it on when she was making that 5 minute fudge, which the recipe is in her recent magazine. Looks like a cute gift idea to make.

I recently made her Spinach and Tomato Soup. It was really good, and good for you!

Katy

11-25-2005, 02:35 PM

I taped the late night broadcast and watched it yesterday. It was okay. I can't say that I was left with any great idea (other than a desire to try a Pom'tini)

smartgrrl

11-25-2005, 04:03 PM

i have to agree the pomtini's looked fantastic (too bad that was oprah's idea!!) :p

jarm

11-25-2005, 05:42 PM

There's an article about her in People this week.

EmilyZA

11-26-2005, 06:39 PM

Did anyone catch RR on Entertainment Tonight tonight (Sat. 11/26?) They had home videos from her wedding/honeymoon. She was an EXTREMELY happy bride, which shouldn't be a surprise to any of you!

houseblend

11-28-2005, 07:13 PM

Did anyone catch RR on Entertainment Tonight tonight (Sat. 11/26?) They had home videos from her wedding/honeymoon. She was an EXTREMELY happy bride, which shouldn't be a surprise to any of you!

I wish I had seen that! LOL, she's so happy in everyday life, I can't imagine her on her wedding day!

On a down note, I tried her Baked Spring Rolls from her magazine tonight. I've very rarely not had one of her recipes turn out, but this was a total bomb. Anyone else given this a try that could give me some hints as to what I did wrong? :confused:

shaqangel

11-29-2005, 06:01 AM

i saw her wedding and honeymoon clips - she is hilarious! her husband seems so mellow!
it was kinda cool to see her honeymoon clips cos they went to south africa - my home :)

i wonder if her parents are divorced cos there was no mention of her dad.

Missy2U

11-29-2005, 06:04 AM

i wonder if her parents are divorced cos there was no mention of her dad.

Yes, they are. There was an interview from her Dad in the National Enquirer.

juliemag

12-07-2005, 07:44 AM

Just wanted to post in here b/c I made RR's 5-minute fudge last night. I'm giving it as christmas gifts to office friends. It was so easy and SO tasty! Will definitely make again.

BethIrish

12-07-2005, 08:08 AM

Just wanted to post in here b/c I made RR's 5-minute fudge last night. I'm giving it as christmas gifts to office friends. It was so easy and SO tasty! Will definitely make again.

OOO can you post the recipe!? I need some "office friends" gifts, too :) My oven is broken, so I can't make the cookies that I had intended :(

juliemag

12-07-2005, 10:58 AM

Surely! I didn't do the "wreath" shape as the recipe suggests. I just poured the mixture in a 8x8 brownie pan and cut into squares. DELISH!

Five-Minute Fudge Wreath
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate morsels
9 ounces (3/4 of a 12-ounce bag) butterscotch morsels
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8-ounce) can walnut halves
1/2 cup (a couple of handfuls) currants

8-inch cake pan, lightly greased with softened butter
Candied cherries, red and green, for garnish, optional

Directions
Place a heavy pot on the stove and preheat it over low heat. Add chips and milk and stir
until chips are melted and milk combined. Save the empty condensed milk can. Stir in vanilla and remove fudge from heat.
Add nuts and currants and stir in immediately.
Cover empty condensed milk can with plastic food wrap and center it in the greased cake pan. Spoon fudge into pan around
can, making sure to recenter can if it drifts.

The fudge will set up almost immediately. Garnish can only be added in the first minute or 2 the fudge is in the pan, so
work quickly. Decorate your wreath with "holly" made from cut candied red and green cherries. A wreath left plain can be
garnished with a pretty fabric bow when serving. Chill covered in the refrigerator and slice fudge very thin when ready
to serve, a little goes a long way.

lauren f s

12-09-2005, 10:22 PM

I've always wanted to make that fudge. My MIL makes it as well and I think I may try it this year.

I made her Meatball & Macaroni soup for dinner last night (from 30 Minute Meals 2) and it was really good. It's just like Italian Wedding Soup. We all loved it, including my 2 year old who gulped it all down (including the spinach!).

Brady

12-20-2005, 06:48 AM

Lisam618

12-20-2005, 07:27 AM

Just got her new magazine in the mail yeaterday could not out it down!!:D

Kristy

12-20-2005, 02:37 PM

RR's Fake Bake Ziti

IIR, a lot of you have made this before. Kristy recommended it on another thread I had started. I do have some questions!

Have any of you made it with jarred sauce instead of the canned? If so, would you use 2 jars, or a jar and a half. Her recipe called for 1 can (28oz) of whole tomatoes and a 14oz. of crushed. My husband can't stand tomato chunks, so I was thinking of either using all crushed or just jarred Barilla.

My other question is about Parmigiano Regianno... could I just subsitute Parmesan cheese? I never had Parm Regiano, so I don't know how "different" it is and if it would affect the taste so much. And it $$! :rolleyes:

Last Question! Those of you that have made this, would you consider it dinner party worthy??

TIA!!

I don't see why you couldn't use all jarred. If there's a favorite you have, I'd give it a try.

And yep, you can use regular parmesan cheese in place of parmigiano regianno. I've seen the parm. reg. in my grocery store, but it's so darn expensive, so I just use plain old Kraft parmesan lol.

I made the 5 minute fudge the other day for my secret santa at work and it turned out great! Everyone couldn't believe it was a RR recipe.