Rachael Ray Talks About Her Talk Show

Check out this interview with Rachael Ray, where she talks about what makes her talk show different and why she thinks the show show is really hitting its stride:

Book Tour for My Year in Meals

Rachael Ray has announced the dates and locations of the book tour for My Year in Meals.  The furthest West she is coming is Texas, so I am out of luck here in California!

I'll update this post if I see any new dates added.

Thanksgiving Menu 2012

Okay, it took me at least four versions, but I finally came up with my final menu for Thanksgiving. It's mostly the same as last year, except I am going to give a cornbread and chorizo stuffing a try. But since I also love Rach's Apple and Onion Stuffin Muffins, I'll be making those, too! And yes, all the recipes are from Rachael Ray, of course.  I am the first to admit I have issues, okay?  Here it is:

• Kiss of Lemon Roast Turkey
• No Fail Gravy (in case the pan gravy doesn't work out)
• Apple and Onion Stuffin Muffins (I found this new variation on the recipe this year.  It says to mix in an egg before you bake the stuffing in the muffin tins.  Rach also has this variation in her new book, My Year in Meals.  Every year I have gotten disappointed when the muffins fell apart, but hopefully not this year!)
• Cornbread and Chorizo Stuffing (I couldn't find prepared corn bread in my store and I am too lazy to go look somewhere else, so I'll be making my own using this recipe from Martha.)
• Buttery Mashed Potatoes (and when they say buttery, they mean it)
• Sauteed Green Beans with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (this one is quick, easy, and yummy)
• Caramel Apple-Sweet Potato Casserole
• Dinner Rolls (I am making homemade ones using recipes from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day - aren't you proud of me?)
• Orchard Fruit Pie - made this last year and I can't wait to eat it again!  A guest is bringing Pumpkin pie, too.)

Rachael Ray Talks About Her New Book: My Year in Meals

Check out this video from Rachael Ray's appearance on GMA, where she talked about her new book, My Year in Meals. The new cookbook is getting released tomorrow and I can't wait to go buy it!

While I love all my RR cookbooks, I am especially excited to check this one out because I adore the concept. Here's the video:



Rachael also shared some Fall recipes, including Cider Beef, Caesar Salad with Kale, and Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Cheddar.

New Rachael Ray Cookbook: My Year in Meals

I love cookbooks as a rule, but I pretty much adore a Rachael Ray cookbook. So imagine my excitement when out of the blue I see that Rachael Ray has a new cookbook coming out on November 13th, entitled My Year in Meals. The more I learn about My Year in Meals, the more excited I get. First, according to the cover, there are more than 500 recipes.  She's speaking my language, since I still hardly ever make the same thing twice (it drives my family crazy).

Even better, from my perspective, is the amazing look of this one.  The product description says it gives "an inside look" into Rachael Ray's kitchen for a full year.  These are the meals that Rachael makes for her friends and family, which really personalizes the book.  The format only reinforces the personal feel, since it looks like they have torn a page out of Rachael's recipe notebook (she carries a notebook around with her all the time to jot down ideas for her magazine, show, and cookbooks).  Check out the format:

There are even calendars for each month:

Here are some of the recipes we can expect: Almond Custard Brioche Toast, Eastern Egg Sandwiches with Bacon, Baby Back Ribs with Bourbon BBQ sauce, Egg Tagliatelle with Truffle Butter, and Butternut Squash Risotto.  There's also a "My Year in Drinks" from Rachael's husband John, who offers 100 cocktail recipes, like a Halloween Fizz.

This one looks a little more expensive that Rachael's previous cookbook - it retails for $29.99, but Amazon has My Year in Meals at $19.40 with a pre-order price guarantee.

I love the behind the scenes feeling that it appears this cookbook has.  I can't wait to check out the real thing and give you my thoughts on it!

Rachael Ray in the Halloween Spirit

If you watch Rachael Ray's talk show, you have to know how much she gets into Halloween - with intricate costumes and themed menus. Well, Page Six is a little worried that Rachael might be going to the dark side. Check out the article here.

Rachael Ray Participates in Roast of Anthony Bourdain

I keep seeing all these articles saying that Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri were headliners in a recent roast of Anthony Bourdain at the New York Food and Wine Festival. In case you aren't aware of their history, you can read about how often Bourdain has bashed Rachael here.

In all those articles, none said exactly what Rach said that was soooooo good. I finally found a quote from Rachael's roast in Newsday: "I figured I would actually have the easiest time of anyone," said Food Network star -- and longtime victim of Bourdain's verbal lashings -- Rachael Ray. "I don't have to write jokes. I don't have to write insults. If you ask the man of the hour in the hot seat, my mere existence is clearly insult enough."

Rachael Ray Shares Fall Recipes on GMA

Rachael Ray appeared on Good Morning America today to share some Fall recipes anf tailgating treats with a healthy spin. Rachael prepared Zucchini Fritter Cakes, Steak and Potato Kebabs and Oatmeal Whoopie Pies. I made Rachael's Pumpkin Whoopie Pies one year for Halloween and they were a huge hit. I just might have to give these a try, too.

Check it out here: