Rachael Ray

By Stuart Reb Donald Editor’s Note:  Recently, one of our writers reviewed the new Food Network show, 5 Ingredient Fix.  Today, a different writer, a different review.  Read on! FYI: the “five” does not include salt & pepper since the host suggests all of us have them in our pantry already, or at least shoul...

By Patsy Kreitman I was intrigued by the idea that this show was going to include only recipes that had 5 ingredients or less.  Claire Robinson is the host and her love of food comes through as she shares her recipes.  She shares tidbits of information that will inspire a beginning cook to jump in and try it on t...

By Colleen Fischer Everyday Food features recipes that might appeal to the same audience that seeks out Rachael Ray: people searching for recipes that are simple to master, usually quick, and always flavorful. While Rachael’s recipes have increased in difficulty and in exotic ingredients from the days w...

By Patsy Kreitman Next I decided to try something a bit different from Robin Miller’s Quick Fix Meals: 200 Simple, Delicious Recipes to Make Mealtime Easy.  The chicken fingers in this recipe use bread crumbs and a mix of seasonings that include garlic powder, paprika, and oregano.  These chicken fingers h...

By Colleen Fischer The Recipe This recipe comes from the Cooking Live episode “Sara’s Greatest Hits.” It’s a recipe she references frequently as being a quick and simple dish popular as a staff meal when she worked in restaurants. Classic Blasted Chicken

By Patsy Kreitman I’ve enjoyed Kelsey’s personality in the past few weeks.  This week she was really concerned about showing some authority for her demo, so she decided to have Rachael do the main cooking part of her segment.  Kelsey didn’t actually do any cooking, but seemed to be hosting her own show and Rac...

By Stuart Reb Donald Picture courtesy of Food Network. This past weekend I set the Tivo to record two of the Food Network’s newest programs, Paula’s Best Dishes with Paula Deen and Chic and Easy with newcomer Mary Nolan. Perhaps it was just the episode I happened to catch, but there really doesn’t seem to be anyth...

By Patsy Kreitman As each finalist arrived at Food Network studios, it sure looked like a group of attractive contestants.  Based on some of the latest programming at Food Network, I’d say they all have a good first step at getting their own show.  It is a diverse group and I think that will make this season very...

By Stuart Reb Donald Photo from Food Network. Today I watched the premiere of the new Food Network show Cooking for Real with Air Force vet, DJ, and hip-hop radio host Sunny Anderson. The well-named personality has shades of Rachael Ray in the likes of enthusiasm and an adorable smile. Also like Ray, she is a home c...

By Ramsey Merritt The main block of daytime, “in-kitchen” programming is anchored by: Bobby Flay, Ina Garten, Sandra Lee, Paula Deen, Giada, Emeril and Rachael Ray.  In that mix only three – Flay, Emeril and Giada – are true “chefs,” meaning each possesses a culinary degree.

By Cate O'Malley Cooking helps me unwind because it’s so meditative. I focus on what I’m doing, not my worries or my to-do list. While I’m making dinner, I’ll listen to music: anything from the Foo Fighters or Tom Jones to my husband John Cusimano’s ...