About this season
30 Minute Meals is a Food Network show hosted by Rachael Ray. Her first of four shows on Food Network debuted in the fall of 2001. The show specializes in convenience cooking for those with little time to cook. The show is recorded live-to-tape, with Ray doing almost all preparation in real time. The show was awarded an Emmy for Best Daytime Service Show in 2006. A common feature on the program is the creation of new versions of classic dishes, some of which are traditionally slow to cook. Ray focuses on creating meals in less than 30 minutes. Ray has also done two specials with the title Thanksgiving in 60, based around the idea of a one-hour Thanksgiving dinner. Each episode Ray opens the show by saying "Hi there, I'm Rachael Ray and I make 30-minute meals. Now that means in the time it takes you to watch this program, I will have made a delicious and healthy meal from start to finish."
Episodes (78)
1. Thai It, You'll Like It
Spicy Chicken With Peppers And Basil; Thai Salad With Peanut Dressing; Ice Cream With Toasted Coconut Topping.
2. Greek Tapas
Aired 20 July 2002 • 30 min
Greek Meatballs; Baked Gigantes Beans; Grilled Shrimp; Greek Salad.
3. Dinner and a Flick
Aired 1 June 2002 • 30 min
Great Grilled Vegetable Platter; Bruschetta With Tomato And Basil; Fettucine All' Alfredo Con Prosciutto Di Parma.
4. Dinner With My Cajun Daddy
Cajun Oven Fries; Andouille Sausage Burgers; Red Bean Salad.
5. Curry In A Hurry
Aired 22 August 2002 • 30 min
Eggplant Curry With Toasted Almonds; Spicy Hummus; Lychee Nuts And Pineapple Chunks With Mango Sorbet.
6. Home At 7:30, Cocktail Party at 8!
Aired 15 July 2002 • 30 min
Caprese Antipasticks; Meat And Cheese Antipasticks; Chicken, Fig And Pancetta Bites; 10-Minute White Pizza.
7. Stove Top Grilling
Aired 3 August 2002 • 30 min
Israeli Spiced Chicken; Orange And Yellow Tomato Relish; Zucchini With Fresh Mint And Parsley.
8. Punched-Up Brunch
Aired 24 July 2002 • 30 min
Swiss Chard And Golden Raisins; One-Minute Mary; Ham And Danish Fontina Frittata; Corn Cakes With Walnuts And Sage.
9. Fajita Fiesta
Fajitas With Black Beans And Rice; Margarita Melon Salad.
10. Hungry Man Meal
Sliced Sirloin Smothered In Onions; Roquefort Potato Pie; Spinach Salad With Bacon Dressing.
11. Lifesaver Menus For Busy Lifestyles
Sunset Sangria; Spanish Red Snapper Supper With Tomato And Green Olive Salsa; Green Beans With Toasted Almonds.
12. Cape Cod Supper
Cranberry Bog Turkey Burgers; Corn On The Cob With Chive Butter; Red, White, And Blue Fruit Cups.
13. 30 Minutes 'Til Showtime
Chorizo Quesadillas; Crab Cakes With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce; Spicy Chopped Salad.
14. Every Day if Fat Tuesday
Everything Jambalaya; Nanny's Basic Pecan Pralines.
15. A Dozen Roses
Chocolate Cups With Whipped Cream; You-Won't-Be-Single-For-Long"" Vodka Cream Pasta; Hearts Of Romaine, Palm, And Artichoke.
16. Family Fete
Mixed Greens With Romano Cheese Crisps; Emmanuel's Pasta, Peas, Prosciutto, And Onion; Tortoni Sundaes.
17. Breakfast for Dinner
French Toast-Wiches With Quick-Cook Warm Chutney; Green Onion Hash Brown Potatoes; Yogurt And Fruit Parfaits.
18. 30-Minute Passport to Vienna
Warm Endive Salad; Veal Schnitzel; Egg Noodles With Mushrooms.
19. High Marks For Low Maintenance
Broccoli Rabe With Lemon And Garlic And Gemelli With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce; Broiled Lamb Chops With Balsamic Reduction; Creme De Menthe Parfaits.
20. 30-Minute Passport to India
Chicken Tikka Kebabs With Charred Tomato Chutney And Warm Flat Bread Potatoes With Cumin; Banana Raita.
21. Last Minute Impressions
Arugula Salad With Shallot Vinaigrette And Costini; Bacon And Egg Coal Miner's Pasta; Escalloped Fruit And Ice Cream.
22. 30-Minute Passport To Paris
Aired 17 June 2002 • 30 min
Forest Spread And Pate Platter With Sliced Baguette; Trout Amandine, Steamed Asparagus And New Potatoes; Fresh Fruits And Dessert Cheeses.
23. 30-Minute Passport To Russia
Potatoes And Onions; Chicken Kiev; Red Radish Salad.
24. 30-Minute Passport to England
Malt Vinegar Oven Fries; 5-Minute Trifle; Fish Fry; Cucumber Watercress Salad.
25. 30-Minute Picnic Picks
Mom's Potato Salad With Pimento And Peas; Double Dipped Spicy Chicken; Carrot Raisin Salad.
26. Cooking For 10 In 30 Minutes
Soft Cheese Board; Balasmic Roast Pork Tenderloin; Roasted Ratatouille; Tortellini With Spinach Walnut Pesto.
27. 30-Minute Passport to Venice
Aired 22 May 2002 • 30 min
Venetian Shrimp And Scallops; Asparagus Wrapped With Prosciutto.
28. Fish On The Fly
Fresh Fennel Slaw Salad; Oven Roasted Cod Crusted With Herbs; Olive Rosemary Crostini.
29. Island Hopping
Aired 20 May 2002 • 30 min
Grilled Mahi Mahi Steaks With Mango Salsa; Curried Couscous; Pina Colada Sundaes.
30. Fast And Light
Bitter Greens Salad; Sauteed White Beans; Tuna Steak Au Poivre; Citrus Spritzer.
31. Everyday Extraordinary
Lemon Rice Pilaf; Pan Seared Chicken With Tender Leeks; Whatever Your Garden Grows Salad.
32. Family & Company Friendly
Aired 14 May 2002 • 30 min
A speedy meal with Southwestern flare. Cracked Corn And Cheese Squares; Rio Grande Rub Steaks; Mexican Salad
33. Soul Southing Formula
Quick Chick And Noodle Soup; Mixed Grilled Cheese Sandwiches; Chocolate Cafe Au Lait.
34. Holiday Maneuvers
Aired 7 December 2002 • 30 min
Cioppino; Green And Red Salad With Fennel; ""Nothin' To Fret About"" Apple Fritters
35. Tuscan Table
""Poor Man's Caviar"" Eggplant Spread; Wild Mushroom Risotto; Tuscan Chicken; Salad Of Young Greens.
36. Big Game House Party
Tex-Mex Pizza Supreme; Chili Mac; Spicy Popcorn
37. Thanksgiving
Turkey Corn Chili; Bean And Vegetable Tostadas; Spanish Coffee; Fudge Sundaes
38. Double Duty Dinners
Chicken Divan; Chicken Tetrazzini.
39. Beats the Box
Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese; Sugar Snap Peas with Onions and Bacon; Apple Crisp
40. Coquering The Drive Through
Thick Cut O-Rings and Spicy Dipping Sauce; Sirloin Burgers with Balsamic Pepper Mayo, Mushrooms & Swiss; Black & White Milk Shake
41. Platter Up
Parmaggiano and Herb Chicken Breast Tenders; Quick Tomato Basil Sauce; Antipasto Salad
42. Lost In Spice
Chicken Curry in a Hurry; Spicy Rice; Luscious Lassi; Spiced Stewed Zucchini
43. To Each Their Own
Tired of trying to please everybody? This meal is the answer. ""Something for Everybody"" Burrito Bar with Black Bean Filling and Chicken and Chorizo Filling; Roasted Salsa; Green Onion Sour Cream
44. Multiplying Your Menu
Balsamic Chicken Cutlets Over Spinach Salad with Mushrooms, Bacon and Warm Shallot Dressing; Quick Lemon Cottage Cake; Herb and Goat CheeseToasts
45. For The Kid In All Of Us
Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Sour Cream Dressing, Celery and Carrot Sticks; Double Stuffed Potatoes With the Works; Orange Freezes
46. 30-Minute Party Light Bites
Aired 10 February 2003 • 30 min
Quick and easy bites for your next cocktail party. Chick Pea, Roasted Pepper & Rosemary Spread with Flat Breads, Grape Tomatoes & Zucchini; Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Portobellos; Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders
47. Get Cozy, It's Cold Outside
Boeuf Bourguignon; Herb Buttered Noodles; Baby Spinach Salad with Thyme & Dijon Vinaigrette; Swiss Cheese Crisps
48. 30-Minute Veggie Feast
A 30-minute meal for the vegetarian in your life. Pumpkin & Black Bean Soup; Southwestern Caesar Salad; Smoked Cheddar Quesadillas with Yellow Tomato Salsa & Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
49. 30-Minute Chocolate Blast
This meal is the pathway to a scrumptious chocolate dessert. Mini-Meatball Soup; Grilled 4-Cheese Sandwiches; Chocolate Dipped Bananas
50. Monday Through Sunday Entertaining
Aired 24 February 2003 • 30 min
Whether you're entertaining during the week or on the weekend, it's the perfect meal for a small crowd. Three Bean Salad; Potato Salad with Sweet Peppers; Maple Mustard Pork Chops with Grilled Apples
51. Hunger Attack? Victory In 30
Aired 8 August 2003 • 30 min
When you've got an appetite that just won't quit, this meal will hit the spot. Roquefort Pear & Walnut Toasts; Chicken Paillard on a Bed of Baby Greens; White Wine Citrus Spritzer
52. Southern Hospitality Party
A dose of Southern hospitality to go with this classic Southern dinner. Glazed Spiral Ham with Jezebel Sauce; Mashed Sweet Potatoes; Braised Mustard Greens
53. Pleasing a Crowd in 30 Minutes
Aired 18 January 2003 • 30 min
One Great Gumbo; Shrimp Cocktail with a Quick Remoulade; Green Salad with Red Pepper Relish Dressing
54. A Taste Of The Good Life
Aired 12 February 2003 • 30 min
Some fresh and fabulous ingredients for your sophisticated cravings. Wild Mushroom Fricasee Over Polenta; Sage Veal Chops; Arugula Salad with Pear, Blue Cheese & Apricot Vinaigrette
55. 30-Minute Big Family Dining
Aired 15 March 2003 • 30 min
When the family is all home, here's a meal that's sure to please. Garlic Green Olive Bread; Rustic Antipasti Platter; Peasant Pasta
56. Picky Eaters Beware
Even the pickiest of eaters won't be able to resist this feast. Marinated No-Mystery Meat; Cheesy Orzo; Balsamic Glazed Vegetables
57. 30-Minute Beach Party Blast
Even if you're in your kitchen, this meal will transport you right to the cookout on the beach. Grilled Chicken Breast & Linguisa Sausage; Warm Corn & Tomato Salad; Vicky's Little Neck Clams
58. Exquisitely Simple, Supermarket Fancy
Aired 22 February 2003 • 30 min
An elegant meal made with everyday supermarket items. Broccolini with Garlic & Asagio; Veal Marsala with Egg Fettucine; Quick Tiramisu
59. 30-Minute Finger Food
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms; Fried Mozzarella Bites; Lemon Balsamic Veggies on Rosemary Skewers
60. Clock and Waistband Friendly
A meal that's easy on time and easy on your waistband too. Pan Seared Shrimp & Scallops; Orzo with Spinach & Tomatoes; Chocolate Sorbet Sundaes; Froth-A-Cino
61. High-Speed, Low-Cal
Grilled Mahi-Mahi Filets; Asparagus with Orange & Sesame; Star Anise Blackberries with Lemon Sorbet
62. Calculated Cooking
Aired 24 March 2003 • 30 min
Shorter versions of traditionally long-cooked meals. Grandpa Emmanuel's Baked Artichoke Hearts; Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss; Quick Italian Rum Cake Cups
63. Knock 'Em Out in 30
A satisfying meal that'll really knock out your guests. Red Snapper Livornaise; Penne Arugula Walnut Pesto Pasta; Cauliflower with Red, Green and Black Confetti
64. Dinner Tonight, Lunch Tommorow
Tonight's dinner turns into a brand new meal for tomorrow. Poached Salmon with Dijon Dill Sauce; New Potatoes with Milk; Salmon Cakes with Baby Greens & Spicy Mayo
65. Philly Feast
Aired 19 February 2003 • 30 min
A Philadelphia-inspired extravaganza. Supreme Pizza Pasta Salad; Stuffed Cherry Peppers; Cheesesteak Sandwiches
66. 30 Minutes With An Attitude
Aired 29 March 2003 • 30 min
A steak and onions meal with a lot of flare. meal Blue Cheese Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing; Delmonico Steaks with Balsamic Onions; Steak Sauce; Oven Steak Fries
67. Fast Track to Family Time
Aired 30 March 2003 • 30 min
A fast yet delicious meal when the family's good and hungry. My Mama's Braciole; Wilted Spinach with Garlic & Oil; Quick Spumoni with Cherry Sauce
68. Southwest Brunch
Aired 30 December 2002 • 30 min
Mexican Salad with Tomatoes, Red Onions & Avocado Dressing; Potato & Onion Egg Pie; Green Onion Corn Cakes; Beef & Black Bean Chile
69. 30-Minute Passport to Hong-Kong
Noodle Bowls; Baked Spring Rolls with Crab; Ginger Snaps with Orange Sections and Tea
70. 30-Minute Passport to Morocco
Aired 29 January 2003 • 30 min
You don't have to fly to Morocco for this genuine Moroccan feast. Vegetable Cous Cous; Moroccan Lamb Chops; Garlic Chick Peas & Greens
71. 30-Minute Passport to Mexico
Rachael heads south of the border for a spicy Mexican meal. Extra Spicy Refried Beans with Lettuce, Tomato & Lime; Cilantro Pimento Rice; Chicken Enchiladas
72. 30-Minute Passport to Spain
Perfect Paella; Spanish Cheeses, Celery Sticks & Olives; White Sangria
73. 30 Minutes to the Comfort Zone
Aired 1 March 2003 • 30 min
There's nothing better than a big ol' plate of comfort food, unless, of course, you can make in 30 minutes. Chicken & Dumplings; Orchard Salad; Gingerbread Cupcakes
74. 30 Minutes to Primetime
Aired 8 March 2003 • 30 min
30 minutes 'til primetime doesn't mean ordering in...make this fabulous meal in under 30 minutes. The Only PIzza You'll Ever Want Again; Cheesy Popcorn; Ice Cream Sundae Sandwiches; Sweet & Savory Nuts
75. No More Take-Out
Aired 6 January 2003 • 30 min
Sesame Chicken Salad; Special Fried Rice; Spicy Broccoli
76. Potluck Perfection
Aired 1 February 2003 • 30 min
Show up to any potluck dinner party with this meal and you're sure to be a hit. Asian 5 Spice Barbecued Pork Tenderloins with Mango Citrus Salsa and Scallion Frankie Wraps
77. 30-Minute Passport to Greece
Aired 2 December 2003 • 30 min
Spanikopita; Greek Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Salad with Warm Pita for Wrapping; Bakla-Squares & Ice Cream.
78. 30-Minute Roadside Classics
Forget the long car ride...you can make a classic rodaside meal without leaving your kitchen. Chicken Fried Steak & Creamed Pan Gravy; Southern Green Beams & Biscuits; Chocolate Banana Cream Pie.