Rachael Ray

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Talk Show Ratings Update: According to Broadcasting & Cable, "Rachael Ray had the largest increase among the talkers with a 13% jump from the week before to a 1.8. Ray's biggest draw was her A-to-Z Guide to Thanksgiving show, which cooked up a 19% increase to a 1.9 on Nov. 16." Rachael Ray tol...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow! Okay, maybe the title is overstating it a little bit, but I adore Thanksgiving leftovers. In fact, other than pizza and a few select Chinese takeout entrees, they are the only leftovers I'll eat. I think the reason is that Rachael's Thanksgiving leftovers rec...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) 1 pound sliced bacon, chopped [I think 1/2 pound would be enough - there was waaaay to much bacon for just garnish and way too much fat for cooking the onions in.] 4 white onions, chopped Salt 1 1/4 cups flour One 32-ounce container chicken broth 2 cups milk

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) I just want to take this opportunity just to address some comments that are circulating on the Internet regarding me and Rachael Ray. And just for the record there are no bad feeling between us nor have there ever been. I truly believe that Rachael has done a terrific job bringing people, many...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) My Central Jersey has a report from Rachael's book signing in New Jersey last week. Elliek features a review of Rachael's Turkey Noodle Casserole. Jessica at Johnstone's Vin Blanc made Roasted Butternut Squash Penne with Autumn Pesto.TV Squad's Bob Sassone weighs in on whether the Rachae...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Rachael Ray is really in the Thanksgiving spirit this year. Her talk show has adopted a "you can do it" attitude and have compiled a great list of recipes to make that happen. Here are a few of what I consider to be the standouts from this year's crop of recipes. Check out my Thanksgiving posts fro...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Ya know, I really thought all the Rachael Ray and Martha Stewart drama was going to be over now that they went on each other's shows. It appears that is not the case, according to this Us Magazine story. Martha went on Nightline and talked some smack. I am proud of Rachael for taking the high road o...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Check out Rachael Ray's appearance on Martha Stewart's talk show on Friday, November 13. Martha took on the task of teaching Rachael (who we know is not really a fan of measuring) to bake a pie. I can't really tell if Martha is being funny or rude, but that's sort of Martha's signature, isn't it...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Rachael Ray's talk show spread some cheer in a town hard hit by the economic downturn. Cathy of Where's My Damn Answer? made Turkey Chili and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie. Lori of All that Splatters made Italian Wedding Soup. The Food Network's Sunny Anderson wrote a great post with behind the...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Holy cow. Martha Stewart will be appearing on Rachael Ray's talk show tomorrow, on November 12th. Check out the promo here. (Thanks, Everyday House Blend.) And then Rachael will appear on Martha's show the next day to make a Thanksgiving dessert. What is the world coming to? I think I will consi...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 1/4 cups chicken broth One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes [You can even get a coupon for the tomatoes here.] 5 ounces cooked chorizo, chopped 1/2 cup frozen peas 4 large eggs Chopped parsley, for sprinkling

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Jessica of Johnstone's Vin Blanc is back with a review of Rachael's recipe for Tastes-Like-Spaghetti Mini Meatball Risotto.Mylinda of Sweet Tea in Texas is back with reviews of Gorgonzola Filled Meatballs with Bay & Onion Creamy Tomato Gravy and Creamed Chicken with Gnocchi Dumpl...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Rachael's recipes will be served in more than 1,600 New York City public schools to over 600,000 public school children. The kids will be trying NYC Sizzling Soft Taco with Southwest Roasted Chicken and Corn Relish, Yum-o! Ranch Sauce, Vegetarian "Veg-Head" Beans, and steamed broccoli.

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Cate at Sweetnicks made Macaroni and Cheese Dog Casserole. Probably not a recipe that would have jumped out at me, but after reading Cate's review, I'm going to have to try it.Holly of Splash of Gourmet made a bunch of Rachael Ray recipes this week: Steakhouse Chili, Chili Cheese Potato Arma...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Doesn't that picture of Rach make you want to go run through some leaves? Okay, maybe it's just me. Time for some highlights from the October 2009 issue of Everyday With Rachael Ray. The Burger of the Month this time looks like a comfort food feast: Buttered-Toast Swiss Patty Burger. Sign me up.

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) 1/2 cup ricotta cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 chicken breasts 6 slices prosciutto di Parma, 1/3 pound [This stuff "ain't cheap," so if you want to switch it for bacon, or if your store doesn't carry prociutto, it would be just fine.] 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Faith of Thought 4 Food was inspired by a Rachael Ray recipe to create Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin-Sage Sauce, Spinach, and Chicken. NBC's Grub Street has a photo gallery from the Burger Bash, which Rachael Ray recently hosted. Be careful - it is going to make you crave a burger.Martha and Racha...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Or, with mac and cheese, you swap in whole-wheat pasta for regular, and instead of milk and cream use milk and chicken stock. Instead of processed cheese, you use a sharper-flavored cheese and use less of it. What about no-fat cheese?

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) So what's coming up around here next week? I plan on getting back into the swing of things by participating in Menu Plan Monday again, since you guys seemed to like it! I'm also looking at posting about the October issue of Everyday With Rachael Ray, and sharing some news about Rachael's new...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped 2 large yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as Yukon gold (about 1 pound total), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick Salt Two 1/4-inch-thick slices cooked ham (about 8 ounces), finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Krista of Krista Kooks made Cheddar Soup with Tortilla Crunchies and reminded me that I really need to start cooking out of my cookbooks again instead of just from Rachael's magazine and talk show! She also made Elsa's Beef and Burgundy.Check out this video where Rachael Ray gives her supp...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) I've recently become an avid couponer (hey, I went part time at work and every dollar counts!), so I was excited to see a great deal being offered by Rachael Ray's talk show. There are a bunch of great coupons for stores like Arden B, Build a Bear, Crazy 8 (Gymobree's lower end brand), Boston Ma...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Dish and Dine posted a new interview with Rachael Ray. Rachael talks about her husband John (who she has allegedly been divorcing for years now, by the way). Seems like she really can't stand the guy, huh? (Idiot tabloids.) Rachael also shares one of my favorite recipes - Spaghetti alla Carbo...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) You know, some magazines lose their novelty and just get boring year after year. I have to say that Rachael Ray's magazine, Everyday With Rachael Ray, is only getting better. My only problem with the September issue was the challenge of choosing which recipes to make first. Also, have you che...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Mediaweek informs us of a promotion from Every Day with Rachael Ray if you use ScanIt!.Jessica of The Weeknight Gourmet made Cacciatore Stoup with Turkey Meatballs. Krista of Krista Kooks made Pasta, Peas and Ricotta Fake-Bake. Tiffany of Eat at Home adapted Rachael's recipe for Broccoli...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Rachael discusses her vocal cord surgery and how being silent for two and a half weeks resulted in her taking up running. She shares recipes for Caprese Lasagna and Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizzas. I added the pizzas to my list of recipes to try!

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Grilled Sausage Salad with Ginger Crostini Preheat the oven to 300°. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil [NOT ALL 5 LIKE I DID!] and the ginger; brush on the baguette slices. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 15 minutes.

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) The fourth season of Rachael Ray's talk show premieres today with a Chicago block party. This season includes tons of celebrity guests including Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Nick Lachey, LL Cool J, Kelly Rutherford, Kid Rock, . You can see a little preview here.

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Cate at Sweetnicks made London Broil with Buttered Potatoes, Caramelized Mushrooms and Zucchini from 365: No Repeats.Kaitlin of Notes from the Kitchen Sink made Seared Salmon with Soy and Garlic and Spicy Cilantro-Scallion Rice with Sweet and Sour Cucumber and Red Onion Relish from 2,...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Cook 35 min Ingredients: 3/4 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup beef broth 3 tablespoons steak sauce, such as A.1. You could also get some cheddar cheese and stir it into the potatoes, according to the mag.]

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Rachael appeared on Oprah's show via Skype to share a dip recipe for Fake-Out Dip. Oprah even cooks along. This is one of my all time favorite Rachael Ray recipes, too, so I am glad Rachael shared it!Cofin at Slice, Dice & Dish made Green Chili. Jessica of Weeknight Gourmet made Broccoli Ra...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Rachael Ray's talk show won another Emmy at the Daytime Emmy Awards. The show won in the "entertainment" talk show category for the second year in a row. Rachael was also nominated for best talk show host, but she lost to the co-hosts of "The View."

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine [They sell little bottles of Chardonnay in four-packs in my store, which are perfect for when you don't want to open a whole bottle.] 1 cup chicken broth [I prefer to use boxed chicken stock.]

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Jenny of Lucky in Love made Cajun Chili. In response to Jenny's initial comments, Rachael often emphasizes that her recipes are made to be tweaked, so you can always use less oil and swap ingredients to your taste! Heather Lalley of The TOC Blog gives some behinds the scenes info on the Block...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Monday: Curry Crunch Salad with Naan from the 30 Minute Meals section of Everyday With Rachael Ray Tuesday: Pork Chops with Spinach Fritters from the $10 Spot in Everyday With Rachael Ray Wednesday: Morrocan Skillet Chicken with Pine Nut Couscous from the 30 Minute Meals section of Ever...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Shirley at Plum Bush Cottage made Breakfast Crostini with some beautiful heirloom tomatoes.April at The Fragrant Hand wrote about that Newsweek article from last week. She is definitely right about Rachael's message verus Sandy's. Cate at Sweetnicks made Linguine with Bacon and Onions....

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Back to Rachael Ray! Here are some Rachael Ray posts from around the blogosphere this week. If you see a post that you think would be good for the Roundup, or you write one yourself, e-mail me (everythingrachaelray at gmail dot com) so I can be sure to include it.Lacey of Perks of Being a JAP made...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) The kicker is that according to the product description on Amazon: "A portion of the proceeds from this purchase will be donated to Yum-o! to empower kids and their families to develop healthy relationships with food and cooking. http://www.yumo.org/." Nice work, Rachael!

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) A pretty popular feature these days is the $10 spot, which has recipes under $10. You'll find Mini Caesar Salad Pizzas, Tuna Melt Chips, Chicken Salad Piccata, Bacon-and-Egg Club Sandwiches, and Grilled Pork Meatballs with Pineapple-Chipotle Chutney.

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Nicole of Another One Bites the Crust made a vegan version of Rachael's Asparagus Carbonara from BOB. Cristin at Self Magazine's Eat Like Me used Rachael's recipe for Three Vegetables Penne with Tarragon-Basil Pesto as the inspiration for her own pesto dish. Gayle Dishes features a discu...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Last Minute Lady over at Rachael Ray's official website informs us that Rachael will be on QVC "talking about her favorite products and debuting new ones." You can click here to get the show times!

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) 1. In a deep pot, add the sweet potatoes and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, salt the water and cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. 4. Mash the potatoes with 1 to 1 1/4 cups chicken broth. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar; season with salt and pepper. Serve wi...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Nicole at Another One Bites the Crust made Rachael's Curry Chickpeas and Falafel Burgers from BOB.Jen of Adam's Brag Book made Skillet Tamale Pie. She also tried Honey Teriyaki Chicken.Katie of Kitchen Stewardship made what she considers to be the best ground turkey recipe ever: T2 Turkey...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Well, Rachael Ray's nightmare of not being able to speak for a few weeks appears to have come true! People reported that Rachael underwent vocal cord surgery last week. Her rep said: "After several months of vocal therapy and on the advice of her doctors, Rachael decided to have a benign cys...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) In honor of the Fourth of July, Rachael Ray shared with Parade Magazine what she thinks is great about America.Dr. Scott offers some thoughts on love advice offered by Rachael Ray.Julie of The Persnickety Palate made Rachael's recipe for Big Beef Meatballs with Bucatini.Jody of Wine, Women...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) While I'm not sure how I feel about a site that numerically rates women, I thought this profile of Rachael Ray over at Ask Men was interesting enough to share. You can even rate Rachael yourself, if you're in the mood.... The interesting part is the little chart on the lower right showing Rachael'...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) 2009 Rachael Ray Show Fourth of July Menu: Deviled Ham and Egg Potato Salad, Sausage Burgers on English Muffin Buns, and Red, White and Blue Fruit Granita. 2008 Rachael Ray Show Fourth of July Menu: Not Potato Salad, Red, White and Blue Slaw Salad, Ultimate BBQ Burger with Chipotle-Ranch S...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Talk Show Ratings Update: According to Broadcasting & Cable, Rachael's talk show "cooked up a 7% increase to 1.5 and was especially hot among W18-34, jumping 40% in the demo." Kim Pierce of Eats made Rachael's recipe for Braised Mustard Greens. Dining Alone features Rachael Ray's Suns...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Debby of A Feast for the Eyes made a gorgeous Raspberry-Lemon Shortbread Tart from Every Day with Rachael Ray. Katie Alfieri of the Rochester Wellness Examiner made Pomegranate Guacamole. Raine of Magazine Nation reviews Everyday With Rachael Ray. Rebekah of Food Food Food! adapted Rach...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Food Network's friendliest chef branched out into another food category Ray-branded products including cookware, olive oil, food and linens. Despite sluggish ratings, her eponymous talk show continues to bolster sales of her magazine and cookbooks."

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry [take the time to get as much water out as you can. I heat it for less time than the package says so that it is easier to wring out.] Salt and pepper 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) The Daytime Emmy Awards will be held this weekend, on June 20th on ABC. Rachael Ray is nominated again this year. She's up for the Outstanding Talk Show (along with Regis and Kelly and Ellen). The show won that award in 2008. Rachael is also nominated for Outstanding Talk Show Host (along with Re...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) The Insider knows who Rachael Ray's celebrity crush is.Brad of My Dinners with Rachael has decided to do a year's worth of Rachael Ray's recipes! I admire Brad and Michelle. While 99% of the recipes I cook are from Rachael Ray (sadly, not an exageration), I am not sure I could have the energy to...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Melanie of My Kitchen Cafe adapted a Rachael Ray recipe to make Moo Shu Noodles. Cheap Healthy Good compares Rachael Ray to J-Lo and gives her Chickpea Salad a great review. Elizabeth Passarella of The Kitchn thought of a bunch of uses for the flat brownies used in the Brownie Ice Cream Sandwi...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Because sometimes even 30 minutes is too much for me, I used to go to Dinner MyWay to get freezer meals, but they aren't cheap, so I decided I needed to start making them myself. If you're not familiar with freezer meals, check out my new favorite freezer meals cookbook - Fix, Freeze, Feast: Pr...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) If you're looking to save a little money, check out the $10 Spot recipes for Veggie-Loaded Spicy Peanut Noodles, which I already added to the list of recipes I plan on trying (located in the left hand sidebar), Biscuit-Crusted Sausage-Egg Pie, Chicken Fajita Salad with Poblano-Butterm...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Lacey of Perks of Being a JAP made Subtly Spicy Chocolate-Chili Brownies. Dale of Phoenix Phatty's Food Blog made Rachael Ray's Lemon Chicken. One of my favorite things about the Roundup is finding recipes like this that I missed! Deborah of Taste and Tell made Chinese Roast Pork Panini. Ric...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Lanaann of Never Enough Thyme made Oatmeal Cookie Pankcakes from Every Day with Rachael Ray.Rebecca of Playful Noshings made Garlic Sliced Steak with Watercress and Horseradish Baby Potatoes.April of The Fragrant Hand wants Rachael Ray's magazine to be available on the Kindle. I have Ki...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) People magazine says that Rachael Ray had to learn a new way to talk. Variety interviewed Rachael about the 500th episode of her daytime talk show.Mitzi of A Pinay's Pennies made Shepard's Pie Stuffed Potatoes.Lindsay of Lindsay's Menu made Apple-Cheddar Turkey Burgers. I added that recip...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Laura of Real Mom Kitchen made Hula Joes. Donna of My Tasty Treasures made Peasant Pasta. Sarah of Mom on the Run made Caprese Lasagna.Nanny Goats in Panties has a Rachael Ray cookware set giveaway. I love the Roundup - it helps me find new, hilarious blogs like this one (and it's by a fellow Sacra...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) If you're interested in saving a buck, make sure to check out this month's $10 Spot. There are recipes for: Sweet Potato-and-Ham Fritters, Cheesy Hash Brown Chili, Chipotle Pork Quesadillas, Roasted Garlic-and-Spinach White Pizza, and Ratatouille Stew with Goat Cheese Crisps. Not too...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Rachael Ray's newest cookbook, the Big Orange Book, is at the top of the New York Times Paperback Advice list. The Washington Times editorial page named Rachael Ray the Entrepreneur of the Year. Mylinda of Sweet Tea in Texas made Veal and Sage Meatballs and Pasta with Gorgonzola-Walnut Sau...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) So whatcha doin' for the Super Bowl? We have a good friend with a one-month old baby, so guess who's house we're going to? I remember when Darcy was that old it took me about 45 minutes to get out of the house, so we are going to bring the party to them. I can't decide whether to bring French Onion Di...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) This month's issue has a whole bunch of soup recipes sprinkled throughout its pages. We've had 70 degree days lately here in Northern California, but recently got hit with dreary rainy days, so soup sounds perfect. You'll find recipes for White Bean Stew, Spicy Gazpacho Shooters, Baked Po...

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) 6 tablespoons butter, chilled 1 small onion, chopped 1 1/2 pounds ground beef One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup beef broth Salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces) 1/2 cup milk

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Rachael Ray's newest cookbook, the Big Orange Book, is at the top of the New York Times Paperback Advice list. The Washington Times editorial page named Rachael Ray the Entrepreneur of the Year. Mylinda of Sweet Tea in Texas made Veal and Sage Meatballs and Pasta with Gorgonzola-Walnut Sauce. She also made Jessica Simpson's recipe for Chicken and Dumplings, which Jessica shared on Rachael's talk show. Debi of By~Lander~Sea Food Tales tried Pecan Caramel Surprises from Rachael Ray's magazine. Jen of Jen's Home Cooking made Rach's recipe for a Peanut Butter Fudge Wreath. Patricia DiGiacomo Eddy of the Seattle Sustainable Food Examiner is a fan of Rachael's recipe for Kale Gratin. Carm of All This and Superpowers Too made Pumpkin Whoopie Pie...   [read the full post]

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) 1 1/2 pounds baby red-skinned potatoes, cut in half 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup parsley leaves (about a handful), chopped 4 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and diced 1/4 cup soy sauce or Tamari (dark soy sauce) 4 1-inch thick center-cut boneless pork loin chops (6-8 ounces each) Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with two tablespoons of EVOO and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes. During the last 15 minutes of cooking time, add the green beans to the baking sheet with the potatoes [I love only using one baking sheet]. Remove from the oven and garnish with parsley.   [read the full post]

By Madeline(everythingrachaelray@gmail.com) Mary at the New York Food Examiner was a hit with Rachael's recipe for Pumpkin-Chorizo Empanadas. Janine at Cheap Cookin' Mama tweaked Rachael's recipe for Italian Tuna Casserole for a church potluck. Jessica of Johnstone's Vin Blanc added a few things that she had on hand to Rachael's recipe for Buffalo Chicken Chili. Jacob at Food Network Addict informs us that Every Day with Rachael Ray will be sponsoring ads in produce aisles. Lori Fischer Thorp of the Frazee Forum tried Rachael's recipe for turkey breasts instead of a full turkey. Rach wasn't too happy when she arrived at a recent booksigning, but she turned on the charm when it came time to see her fans. Joelen of Joelen's Culinary Adventures made Rachael's recipe for Super Herbed Sautee...   [read the full post]

By Madeline(noreply@blogger.com) Kristie at I Heart Kupcake tried Rachael's Thai Shrimp in Thai Shrimp Curry with Chopped Lettuce and Basil-Lime Couscous. Kristen of Dine and Dish learned that even a great looking recipe for Sky Blue Potatoes didn't make her like blue cheese. Mary Ann of Meet Me in the Kitchen was impressed...

By Madeline(noreply@blogger.com) Here are some Rachael Ray posts from around the blogosphere this week. If you see a post that you think would be good for the Roundup, or you write one yourself, e-mail me so I can be sure to include it.Nellbe at Nellbe's Scribblings informs us of Rachael's impending trip down under. Kalyn of Kal...

By Madeline Time magazine asked Rachael Ray 10 questions, some of which are actually interesting, probably because they were submitted by readers. Whenever Rachael has a new cookbook out, she goes and makes the rounds, talking to reporters and appearing on talk shows. Rightnow, she's promoting the Yum-O! The Family Cookbook, which was released on April 29. Here are a few of the highlights, but you can listen to the interview and see all 10 questions here. Why do you use extra-virgin olive oil on everything? Katherine Hote, PHOENIX With all your books and shows and magazines, do you feel you have become overexposed? Drew Pencek, WASHINGTON   [read the full post]

By Madeline Talk Show Ratings Update: Broadcasting and Cable informs us that, along with a few other talk shows, tied its season high in the third full week of the February sweeps: "CBS’ Rachael Ray rose 5% to a 2.3, and it was the only talk show to gain on the year, also rising 5%." Rachael's buddy Valerie Bertinelli is getting her own talk show, according to TV Squad. Patsy at Family, Friends and Food tried Super Sloppy Joes. I've never reviewed them here, but I can tell you from personal experience that you'll never go back to the stuff in a can! Cook. Craft. Enjoy. features a review of That's Shallota Flavor Pasta from Every Day with Rachael Ray. Sean Atkins of One Week Job reports back on his time at Rachael Ray's talk show. Idolator comes to Rachael Ray's defense r...   [read the full post]

By Madeline Rachael Ray talked about her marriage recently with In Touch magazine. Her husband, John Cusimano, joined Rachael for the interview, where she talked about "romance, cooking and kids." Rachael mentioned her usual Valentine's Day plans: "We always just stay home and cook. We love our dog as much as we love each other, so we stay home and have a threesome. A three-date!" Here are a few more tidbits from the article: On how she and her huband met: We were at a party with a lot of really tall people and we're both so short that we saw each other right away!" On having kids: Probably not," admits Rachael. "That's why we do so much with kids with our Yum-o! charity. I mean, I've got five jobs. It's a little rough. I feel like I'm a bad mom to my dog!"   [read the full post]

By Madeline Cate at Sweetnicks made it back in to her kitchen and tried Rachael Ray's Chocolate Pots de Creme.Kristen Doyle at Paper Palate discusses her discovery of 365: No Repeats and points out a few of her favorite recipes from it. The gossip pages of the Boston Globe inform us that Rachael missed a performance of her husband's band due to a missed flight, but checked in with Gretchen Monahan throughout the show. Jamie at It's a Jamie Thing points out some centerpieces from Every Day with Rachael Ray that would be perfect for home or other event. Miami's CBS4 discusses the South Beach Food and Wine Festival's Burger Bash, which will be hosted by Rachael. Patti Martin of the Asbury Park Press highlights a great Rachael Ray recipe for kids. Deborah at Taste...   [read the full post]