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 (123)
1. Rachel Ray's Thanksgiving in 60
Aired 22 November 2004 • 30 min
Rachael Ray will show you that an incredible feast can be whipped up in just one hour. Rachael takes on the challenge of creating a classic Turkey-day meal with all the usual fare in sixty minutes. This is all you'll need to make the holidays quick & easy.
2. Curbing The Carbs
Aired 3 January 2005 • 30 min
A delcious and simple way to cut carbs. Hazelnut crusted chicken with gorgonzola sauce; prosciutto wrapped endive and radicchio with balsamic-fig reduction.
3. Carb-ing It...Just a Little Bit
Aired 5 January 2005 • 30 min
Don't cut out the carbs completely, just reduce 'em a little bit. Broccoli rabe and orechiette; bresaola salad.
4. Leave The Carbs Behind
Aired 8 January 2005 • 30 min
Rachael gets a tasty low-carb meal on the table in no time. London broil with steak sauce gravy; ham and red chard; smashed cauliflower with cheese.
5. Soup Doctor
Aired 14 January 2005 • 30 min
Rachael makes some soul soothing soup. Clam chowda mug O soup; deviled ham and cheese melt mug toppers; berry delicious ice cream.
6. Uber-Munchies
Aired 16 January 2005 • 30 min
A meal for those times you just want to graze the night away. Asian glazed wings; sesame 5 spice roasted nuts; warm brie with fugi apple, pear and melba toasts.
7. Good Taste
Aired 23 January 2005 • 30 min
A meal for company that's easy on the wallet. Surf and turf salad; lemon, garlic and cilantro baked stuffed tomatoes.
8. Another Helping of Comfort, Please
Aired 22 January 2005 • 30 min
Rachael whips up some comfort food in a flash! Meatloaf muffins with barbecue sauce; smashed potatoes and cream cheese; micro-way-cool bacon and green beans.
9. Get Your Game On
Aired 29 January 2005 • 30 min
A great meal for the big game. Chili dog nachos; buffalo chicken salad.
10. Simply Good
Aired 30 January 2005 • 30 min
A simple meal that'll leave a lasting impression. Green eggs and ham; ital-tots; garlic-cheesy toast.
11. The Speedy Gourmet
Aired 7 February 2005 • 30 min
A fast yet elegant meal everyone will think you spent hours preparing. Chicken greek a tikka salad with parsley feta pesto.
12. Learn Italian The Easy Way...One Plate at a Time
Aired 9 February 2005 • 30 min
Rachael demonstrates how to make Italian food the easy way. Eggplant and goat cheese with wild mushroom ravioli; red snapper in crazy water: acqua pazza.
13. Cosmopolitan Lifestyle
Aired 19 February 2005 • 30 min
Big city eating in a country kitchen. Cod with burst cherry tomatoes; parsley- mint pesto broth; roasted fingerling potato crisps with herbs.
14. Bean Counters
Aired 26 February 2005 • 30 min
When you're wallet is taking a beating, here's a meal to stop the madness. Zuppa osso buco; TiraMiSundaes.
15. Express Yourself
Aired 5 March 2005 • 30 min
Rachael whips up a date meal that shows how much you care. Baby shrimp scamp and angel hair pasta; veal and avocado; exotic fruit and proseco.
16. Midweek Menu (2)
Aired 6 March 2005 • 30 min
An easy, after-work miracle. Grilled Chicken Cutlet Parmesan; Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce; Spicy Chopped Salad.
17. Let's Do Lunch...No, Really!
Aired 11 March 2005 • 30 min
Invite the crew over for a lunch that's sure to impress. Crudite and 3 sauces; ham country pate and cheese platter; serve with rose wine.
18. Engagement Cocktail Party
Aired 12 March 2005 • 30 min
If you're throwing a cocktail party for you engagement, Rachael's got just the menu! Ham and cheese mini frittatas; crab salad bites on endive; baby lamb chops with artichoke and tarragon dip.
19. Fast Track to Satisfaction
Aired 13 March 2005 • 30 min
Rachael shows how to make your favorites in half the time. Turkey Shepherd's Pie; Countertop Cobbler.
20. Guilty Pleasure
Aired 14 March 2005 • 30 min
A once-in-a-while meal full of the things you'd love to eat every day, but know you shouldn't. German Fondue; Scalloped Apples with Ice Cream; Whipped Cream, and Nutmeg.
21. Enough to Go Around
Aired 24 March 2005 • 30 min
A meal that'll feed a hungry crowd. scuderi kids 'fast, fake-baked ziti; spinach and artichoke salad.
22. On the Lamb
Aired 26 March 2005 • 30 min
A lamb feast in under 30? You bet. Shish-hold-the-kabob; Sauteed Peppers and Onions; Quick Cous-cous with Mint.
23. Keeping it Real
Aired 27 March 2005 • 30 min
Basic Satisfaction: an old-fashioned meat-and-potatoes meal. Tuscan Burgers; Potato Salad with Capers and Celery.
24. Enough to Go Around (2)
Aired 27 March 2005 • 30 min
A large-scale feast for satisfying any number of visitors. Italian Sub Soup; Garlic Bread; Pistachio Ice Cream Dessert.
25. Speedy Endeavors
Aired 2 April 2005 • 30 min
A good old-fashioned speedy meal. Danish Burgers with Herb Caper Sauce; Mod Salad.
26. Get the Day Started Right
Aired 3 April 2005 • 30 min
A big satisfying breakfast made fast. Sausage Scrambles and Cheese Oatmeal; Cookie Pancakes; Hot Chocolate-Toffee.
27. Weeknight Celebration
Aired 9 April 2005 • 30 min
Shake up the work week with an impromptu celebration. Vicki's Favorite Chicken with Grapes; Couscous and Roasted Asparagus; Roasted Pears and Ice Cream.
28. Real Fast Food
Aired 10 April 2005 • 30 min
A homemade fast food makeover; T 2 - Turkey Chili Burger with Red Pepper Slaw; Funky Fries.
29. Top Drawer Menu
Aired 16 April 2005 • 30 min
Steak and all the fixins without breaking the bank. Tabasco Shrimp Cocktail; T-bones with Fried Green Onions; Creamy Parmesan Spinach.
30. Mid-Week Sunday Dinner
Aired 17 April 2005 • 30 min
Sunday dinner? it's not just for Sunday anymore. Meatloaf Brasciole; Pasta, Broccolini and Ricotta.
31. Box Office Dinner
Aired 23 April 2005 • 30 min
Movie night at home. Mega Meatball Pizza; Zippy Italian Popcorn.
32. Where To Eat? How About at Home?
Aired 24 April 2005 • 30 min
Home-style take out. Thai Chicken Noodle Soup; Shrimp and Pork Balls with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce.
33. South of the Border Burgers
Aired 1 May 2005 • 30 min
No one is disappointed when you serve burgers. Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers; Bacon and Black Bean Smash.
34. Low Carbs? Big Flavor
Aired 7 May 2005 • 30 min
A classic low carb meal. Sesame Crusted Red Snapper; Ginger Dressed Snappy Veggies; Curry Couscous with Almonds.
35. A Classic Reunion
Aired 8 May 2005 • 30 min
36. What's Warm, Cozy and Fast? Dinner!
Aired 8 May 2005 • 30 min
A classic comfort meal. Mac and Cheddar Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli; Iceberg Lettuce Chopped Salad with ""French"" Dressing.
37. Eating Cheap, Fast & Good
Aired 15 May 2005 • 30 min
Food that's easy to make and easy on the wallet. Black Bean Stoup; Southwestern Monte Cristo.
38. BBQ PDQ
Aired 21 May 2005 • 30 min
The perfect meal to help you over the mid-week hump. Shredded Saucy BBQ Chicken Sammies; Avocado Boats; Pepper and Potato Salad.
39. Bringing Up Burger
Aired 22 May 2005 • 30 min
A burger extravaganza. Paella Burgers; Fancy Fries.
40. Good Fish Fast
Aired 23 May 2005 • 30 min
41. All Up in My Grill
Aired 28 May 2005 • 30 min
Grilling made easy. Korean Barbecued Flank Steak on Hot and Sour Slaw Salad; Pineapple with Lime and Coconut.
42. Rush-Hour Menu
Aired 8 June 2005 • 30 min
43. Fill Your Basket in 30
Aired 11 June 2005 • 30 min
44. Old Fashion in Fashion
Aired 12 June 2005 • 30 min
45. Passport to the Northwest
Aired 18 June 2005 • 30 min
46. 30-Minute Sweet & Savory
Aired 25 June 2005 • 30 min
Sweet and savory all rolled into one delicious meal! Rosemary Corncakes with Prosciutto; Chicken Sausages with Hot and Sweet Peppers; Vanilla Ice Cream with Balsamic Fig Sauce.
47. How to Eat Turkey More Than Once a Year
Aired 26 June 2005 • 30 min
Why eat turkey once a year? Turkey Saltimbocca Roll-ups; Mushrooms and White Beans Ragout; Spinach with Pancetta and Onions.
48. Weeknight Remedy
Aired 26 June 2005 • 30 min
Watch your stress melt away with this easy meal. Hungarian hot sausage and lentil soup; sweet relish salad.
49. 30 Minute Bargains
Aired 3 July 2005 • 30 min
50. Boardwalk Bites
Aired 4 July 2005 • 30 min
51. Summer Soiree
Aired 9 July 2005 • 30 min
52. Shore Bets
Aired 13 July 2005 • 30 min
53. Slice of Heaven
Aired 16 July 2005 • 30 min
54. In A Pinch
Aired 17 July 2005 • 30 min
55. 30 Minute Deep Freeze
Aired 23 July 2005 • 30 min
56. The Thighs Have It
Aired 24 July 2005 • 30 min
57. Steak Out The Night
Aired 30 July 2005 • 30 min
58. Miami Heat
Aired 31 July 2005 • 30 min
59. Take a Hike
Aired 6 August 2005 • 30 min
60. Raising the Bar
Aired 7 August 2005 • 30 min
61. 30 Minute Blaze
Aired 13 August 2005 • 30 min
62. Recharge
Aired 14 August 2005 • 30 min
63. All Nighter
Aired 20 August 2005 • 30 min
64. Food Fight
Aired 21 August 2005 • 30 min
65. Stay The Course
Aired 27 August 2005 • 30 min
66. Video Dinners
Aired 28 August 2005 • 30 min
67. Keeping Up With The Joneses
Aired 3 September 2005 • 30 min
68. Chicken without the Crust: Fillin' Groovy
Aired 4 September 2005 • 30 min
69. AM Rush
Aired 5 September 2005 • 30 min
70. Fishing for Compliments
Aired 10 September 2005 • 30 min
71. Juke Joint
Aired 11 September 2005 • 30 min
72. Honky Tonk Dining
Aired 17 September 2005 • 30 min
73. Ya Want Fries With That
Aired 24 September 2005 • 30 min
76. Quicker Treats
Aired 22 October 2005 • 30 min
77. Half Pint Cooks
Aired 5 November 2005 • 30 min
78. Pre Bird Pecking
Aired 12 November 2005 • 30 min
79. Thanks Again
Aired 19 November 2005 • 30 min
80. Holiday in a Hurry
Aired 3 December 2005 • 30 min
81. Holiday Cookin'
Aired 11 December 2005 • 30 min
82. 30 Minute Dinner Club
Aired 24 December 2005 • 30 min
83. Cocktails for 8 at 6 in 30
Aired 25 December 2005 • 30 min
84. Brunch in a Crunch
Aired 1 January 2006 • 30 min
85. It's Always Almost Bathing Suit Season
Aired 7 January 2006 • 30 min
86. Take a Seat
Aired 14 January 2006 • 30 min
87. Spice and Easy
Aired 15 January 2006 • 30 min
88. Dinner Success Story
Aired 21 January 2006 • 30 min
89. Short Order
Aired 22 January 2006 • 30 min
90. Game Day Goodies
Aired 28 January 2006 • 30 min
91. Home Field Advantage
Aired 28 January 2006 • 30 min
92. Come One, Come All
Aired 29 January 2006 • 30 min
93. The Art of Hospitality
Aired 4 February 2006 • 30 min
94. Weekday Excursion
Aired 5 February 2006 • 30 min
95. Recipe for Romance
Aired 11 February 2006 • 30 min
96. Winning Hearts One Plate at a Time
Aired 12 February 2006 • 30 min
97. Italian Times Two
Aired 18 February 2006 • 30 min
98. Ordinary to Extraordinary
Aired 19 February 2006 • 30 min
99. I Can't Believe I Made This!
Aired 25 February 2006 • 30 min
100. Healing the Household
Aired 26 February 2006 • 30 min
101. Multi-tasking
Aired 4 March 2006 • 30 min
102. Tried and True
Aired 5 March 2006 • 30 min
103. Take It to the Bank
Aired 11 March 2006 • 30 min
104. Dinner Superheroes
Aired 12 March 2006 • 30 min
105. Chicken Still Never Lets You Down
Aired 18 March 2006 • 30 min
106. What's Cooking?
Aired 19 March 2006 • 30 min
107. Meat and Potatoes, International Edition
Aired 26 March 2006 • 30 min
108. Talkin' Chop
Aired 27 March 2006 • 30 min
109. Hot Topic
Aired 1 April 2006 • 30 min
110. Brunch Blitz
Aired 2 April 2006 • 30 min
111. Easter Made Easy
Aired 8 April 2006 • 30 min
112. 30 Minute Sweet & Savory
Aired 15 April 2006 • 30 min
113. No Meat, No Worries
Aired 16 April 2006 • 30 min
114. 30 Minute Spaghetti Western
Aired 22 April 2006 • 30 min
115. 30 Minute Passport to Nova Scotia
Aired 23 April 2006 • 30 min
116. 30 Minute by Design
Aired 29 April 2006 • 30 min
117. 30 Minute Legacy
Aired 30 April 2006 • 30 min
118. 30 Minutes for Mom
Aired 6 May 2006 • 30 min
119. Movie Marathon
Aired 7 May 2006 • 30 min
120. Dr. Meal Good
Aired 13 May 2006 • 30 min
121. 30 Minute Renovations
Aired 20 May 2006 • 30 min
122. Victory Lap
Aired 27 May 2006 • 30 min
123. Havana Breeze
Aired 28 May 2006 • 30 min
124. Let It Sizzle
Aired 3 June 2006 • 30 min
125. BBQuick
Aired 6 June 2006 • 30 min