Rachael Ray Roundup

I'm always on the lookout for new ideas in menu planning. My friend Jamie now uses a program called e-Mealz. It's another one of those ideas that I kick myself for not thinking of! They look at your local store, figure out what is on sale, and create a menu for you, complete with a shopping list organized by area and broken down by meal in case you don't want to make all seven meals.

Now, I have to admit I probably won't sign up because the meals rely heavily on processed ingredients (like canned soup for sauces, onion soup mix for seasoning, velveeta cheese), but if you or a friend are looking for meals on a budget that are definitely better than fast food, send them the link! I also think it's great to support a family-run business like this.

• 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 Chili-Topped Turkey Burgers.
• Chicago Mom of What's for Dinner? is a fan of Rachael's recipe for Baked Potato Soup.
• Laurie of Kids in the Suburbs made Mexican Lasagna.
• Hooray for you, Mari Sasano features a review of Rachael's recipe for Penne with Vodka Sauce (or, You Won't Be Single for Long Vodka Sauce).
• Laura of Real Mom Kitchen made Pomegranate Coolers from Everyday With Rachael Ray.