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Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats—A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners
With Rachael Ray’s most varied and comprehensive collection of 30-minute recipes ever, you’ll have everyone at your table saying “Yummo!â€� 365 days a year.Ìý
Even your favorite dinner can lose its appeal when it’s in constant rotation, so mix it up! Food Network’s indefatigable cook Rachael Ray guarantees you’ll be able to put something fresh and exciting on your dinner table every night for a full year... without a single repeat!
Based on the original 30-Minute Meal cooking classes that started it all, these recipes prove that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel every night. Rachael offers dozens of recipes that, once mastered, can become entirely new dishes with just a few ingredient swaps. Learn how to make a Southwestern Pasta Bake and you’ll be able to make a Smoky Chipotle Chili Con Queso Mac the next time. Try your hand at Spring Chicken with Leeks and Peas and you’re all set to turn out a rib-sticking Rice and Chicken Stoup that looks and tastes like an entirely different dish.
Drawing from her own favorite dishes as well as those of her family, friends, and celebrities, she covers the flavor spectrum from Asian to Italian and dozens of delicious stops in between. Best of all, these flavor-packed dishes will satisfy your every craving and renew your taste for cooking. With so many delicious entrees to choose from you’ll never have an excuse for being in a cooking rut again.
Even your favorite dinner can lose its appeal when it’s in constant rotation, so mix it up! Food Network’s indefatigable cook Rachael Ray guarantees you’ll be able to put something fresh and exciting on your dinner table every night for a full year... without a single repeat!
Based on the original 30-Minute Meal cooking classes that started it all, these recipes prove that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel every night. Rachael offers dozens of recipes that, once mastered, can become entirely new dishes with just a few ingredient swaps. Learn how to make a Southwestern Pasta Bake and you’ll be able to make a Smoky Chipotle Chili Con Queso Mac the next time. Try your hand at Spring Chicken with Leeks and Peas and you’re all set to turn out a rib-sticking Rice and Chicken Stoup that looks and tastes like an entirely different dish.
Drawing from her own favorite dishes as well as those of her family, friends, and celebrities, she covers the flavor spectrum from Asian to Italian and dozens of delicious stops in between. Best of all, these flavor-packed dishes will satisfy your every craving and renew your taste for cooking. With so many delicious entrees to choose from you’ll never have an excuse for being in a cooking rut again.
326 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2005
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Rachael Ray
82Ìýbooks294ÌýfollowersRachael Domenica Ray is an American cook, television personality, businesswoman, and author. She hosted the syndicated daily talk and lifestyle program Rachael Ray. Other programs to her credit include 30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels, $40 a Day, Rachael Ray's Week in a Day, and the reality format shows Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off and Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off. Ray has written several cookbooks based on the 30 Minute Meals concept, and launched a magazine, Every Day with Rachael Ray, in 2006. Ray's television shows have won three Daytime Emmy Awards.
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October 7, 2011
I personally don't like her shows at all. Her personality just bothers me plain and simple. However, I had heard fantastic comments about her recipes... I figured I would get one of her books at the library and try her recipes... I opened the book only to read "EVOO"... I can't tolerate when she says it on TV and can't stand it on paper either. I ended up not trig any recipes as realistically, there was no way to complete them in 30 minutes without chopping a finger off or spending my monthly grocery budget on ingredients I'll never use again...
December 23, 2008
Some of these recipes are really good. I gave this book a 3 because of the ridiculous amounts of spices, expensive cheeses, and random crap you need to buy for each recipe, though. Seriously, who wants to spend $50 on saffron?
April 26, 2015
There are a lot of great recipes in this book, but a lot with things my family would not eat so I would need to substitute a lot or simply not use the ingredient such as mushrooms. It was set up more like a journel with notations on the side of each recipe saying "Loved it" or "Try Later" and there are exactly 365 recipes.
Even though there are "no repeats" there are variations on some of the recipes. There is a shrimp and crab fritter with chopped salad recipe for one day, the next day is "Now try Veggie fritters with Asian Salad" which is the same as the previous on but you omit some ingredients, add a few others to make it slightly different. This is a good way to use left overs and make them something new for families who don't eat left overs (i know there are a few my family being one of them!)
I enjoyed reading the recipes and seeing different ways to cook things. For those who like seeing what the meal would look like completed, there are no pictures in this cookbook showing what it would look like. Sometimes I like showing my youngest a couple of pictures for her to decide what to have for dinner (while reminding her mom's might not look the same). I can't do that with this cookbook.
I did enjoy the book and will be using it for future meals, but I don't see using it every single day for a year.
Even though there are "no repeats" there are variations on some of the recipes. There is a shrimp and crab fritter with chopped salad recipe for one day, the next day is "Now try Veggie fritters with Asian Salad" which is the same as the previous on but you omit some ingredients, add a few others to make it slightly different. This is a good way to use left overs and make them something new for families who don't eat left overs (i know there are a few my family being one of them!)
I enjoyed reading the recipes and seeing different ways to cook things. For those who like seeing what the meal would look like completed, there are no pictures in this cookbook showing what it would look like. Sometimes I like showing my youngest a couple of pictures for her to decide what to have for dinner (while reminding her mom's might not look the same). I can't do that with this cookbook.
I did enjoy the book and will be using it for future meals, but I don't see using it every single day for a year.
January 6, 2013
Although each recipe tends to have a list with loads of ingredients, I think each of the ingredients contributes to the flavor of the dish. It's not most economical for some to buy a jar of smoked paprika to never use it again, but as a person who likes to cook, I don't mind the occasional investment as I incorporate those particular ingredients in other dishes/recipes that I make.
Rachael Ray 365 contains easy to make dishes that draw inspiration from several cultures (indian, mediterranean, etc.) and of the few I've tried (Scramblewiches, Smoky Turkey Shepherd's Pie, Pumpkin Pasta, Sausage and Fennel Ragout with Creamy Polenta, Tomato Basil Pasta Nests) they have all been very delicious. 30 minutes in the title refers to cook time and does not include preparation time (chopping/boiling water/etc.)
Overall, I think this is a good cookbook. It could introduce new (and old) cooks to ingredients they haven't tried before.
Rachael Ray 365 contains easy to make dishes that draw inspiration from several cultures (indian, mediterranean, etc.) and of the few I've tried (Scramblewiches, Smoky Turkey Shepherd's Pie, Pumpkin Pasta, Sausage and Fennel Ragout with Creamy Polenta, Tomato Basil Pasta Nests) they have all been very delicious. 30 minutes in the title refers to cook time and does not include preparation time (chopping/boiling water/etc.)
Overall, I think this is a good cookbook. It could introduce new (and old) cooks to ingredients they haven't tried before.
December 27, 2014
This didn't work well for me, the idea being having a master recipe, with adapted recipes listed nearby. The adapted recipes required you to go back and forth to the main recipe, confusing. She tells you what to Omit, Swap, and Add. I get her intent, but I can't imagine it is as easy as she thinks to try to find where to swap in the main recipe.
Then, her cuteness just got to me, the words "delish", "yummo", the constant abbreviations, "B,L,D! that's Breakfast Lunch and Dinner to you!" and "EVOO! Extra-virgin olive oil." And every time she uses an abbreviation, she spells it out!! What's the point of using abbreviations if you are going to spell it out every time?
Didn't find any recipes I wanted to try.....not even "Boo-sotto".
Then, her cuteness just got to me, the words "delish", "yummo", the constant abbreviations, "B,L,D! that's Breakfast Lunch and Dinner to you!" and "EVOO! Extra-virgin olive oil." And every time she uses an abbreviation, she spells it out!! What's the point of using abbreviations if you are going to spell it out every time?
Didn't find any recipes I wanted to try.....not even "Boo-sotto".
January 13, 2012
There are, but a handful of recipes in this book that I will be willing to try. I found this extremely meat and pork heavy, which isn't my deal since I'm not big on either. I am sure this book will appeal to people that have lots of time to cook througout the course of a week. I give her an A for effort, but not much more than that.
August 26, 2010
Only for fans of 30-Minute Meals. If you appreciate the way she suggests, rather than dictates, you'll enjoy this book. The recipes are fairly basic in terms of taste. It's not haute cuisine, but most people will find these recipes to be very serviceable.
September 11, 2015
A cookbook with no pictures! Booooo!
October 10, 2013
Great recipes cant wait to get the next cookbook.
July 21, 2017
A 326 page book of Rachel’s recipes. Heavy on Mediterranean and international recipes, it has only a few pictures and most recipes are variations on other recipes, some traditional or well known, and some the author’s own twist on things. The book includes an index of recipes.
October 14, 2007
I really like this cookbook. It's got great, super-tasty recipes, and they're diverse enough that it's fun to cook your way through.
That said, few of these took me less than 30 minutes to make (more like an hour) and the ingredients for most are expensive enough that it's just not feasible to actually make one of these every night for a year.
But if you just want to make one every couple of weeks...highly recommend it. (especially the cumin and lime pork tenderloin)
That said, few of these took me less than 30 minutes to make (more like an hour) and the ingredients for most are expensive enough that it's just not feasible to actually make one of these every night for a year.
But if you just want to make one every couple of weeks...highly recommend it. (especially the cumin and lime pork tenderloin)
November 12, 2013
I use this book as a reference. If I can substitute a cheaper "well made" component, I do so. Good premade pesto would cause less stress and save money in the pesto chicken recipe which is one of my faves.
January 21, 2009
Originally, I gave this book 2 stars. While I go to Rachael's book for ideas, it's been at least a year since I really followed her recipes. However, upon reflection, I realized that is her point. Her books serve as guides for putting a little variety on your table. Additionally, I used her book extensively when I was first learning to cook. I wasn't confident in my decisions, and her book of simple recipes gave me a basis to work from.
January 31, 2016
As of this writing, I have documented trying not quite 300 of these recipes over the course of ten years. Of those there have only been less than a dozen duds. The rest were good, great or excellent. Most take me about an hour, give or take fifteen minutes.
This collection seems the most diverse of her books that I've perused: some romantic evening dishes, some down home cooking, some messy sports-watching food.
This collection seems the most diverse of her books that I've perused: some romantic evening dishes, some down home cooking, some messy sports-watching food.
January 19, 2013
If you could see this book on my kitchen counter, you'd know that it is well worth your money. The pages are dog eared and splattered with all manner of olive oil, egg drippings, soy sauce, ketchup .... It is constantly in front of me for recipe ideas and easy and wonderful ways to feed people. I highly recommend it.
January 10, 2009
This is a horrible cookbook. The recipes a mish mash of ingredients that create very unappetizing meals.
If you must own a Rachael Ray book buy the original 30 Minute Meals. The recipes in that book are simple and quick.
If you must own a Rachael Ray book buy the original 30 Minute Meals. The recipes in that book are simple and quick.
March 15, 2012
For when I'm feeling fancy but not too fancy. I mostly use this book to liven up meals that are already part of my regular rotation -like using sheep milk cheese to top a hamburger instead of the usual cheddar.
April 17, 2012
i love this cookbook. ive made many many recipes out of it. they are all easy, and easily completed in 30 mins or less in some cases. im no chef but if i can make a recipe in 30 mins then most other people should be able to. i recommend this to lots of people and have also given it as a gift.
April 21, 2013
Though not the most high class of cookbooks, I find myself reaching for this one over and over when I need a quick weeknight dinner with ingredients I have on hand. For this reason, Rachael has earned her spot on my cooking shelf next to Julia, Jacques, Ina, and Mark.
May 8, 2015
I really enjoyed this. I like that there are many recipes that are familiar but have a twist. The format is great too, I will go back to the the date to get an idea for dinner. The accompanying beverage book is great too. We are trying a new cocktail every week or so.
June 6, 2015
Love me some Rachael Ray and good food, but each recipe calls for such specific ingredients that's it's difficult to just throw a meal together without planning a week in advance. Yummy results though!
August 23, 2015
I love RR. This book was what got me started on her cookbooks. I've prepared every meal from this book (minus anything with lamb) & 99% of them where fantastic. So recipes are tedious with all the many ingredients but I thoroughly enjoy cooking so I didn't mind.
January 19, 2010
I really haven't made a lot out of this book. Can't say I find it easy to peruse when I'm looking for a specific thing.
June 9, 2010
I think this is a great cookbook. I have used it a lot and while the recipes are not as figure friendly as they could be everything I made was delicious.
June 17, 2010
Has some interesting and fast recipes. Not all recipes have pictures of the finished product.
October 26, 2010
Love her recipes, hate listening to her talk - books are the best of both worlds. Really good recipes, that are quick, fun and easy to do.
October 28, 2010
This book is the reason why I don't like Rachael Ray.
November 4, 2010
Very well written. Rachael is by far one of my favorite cooks. She is fun, funny and very attractive.
November 12, 2010
Dave got this for me out of the blue one day and I use it all the time. Some recipes are things I wouldn't ever make, but there are enough great recipes that make this a trusted go-to cookbook.
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