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Rachael Ray: No Fret Apple Fritters

Michelle — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:00:54 +0000

I choose this Rachael Ray recipe because there used to be a place in the city that had the best apple fritters ever. I mean, I can’t even tell you how good they are. So amazing, so I was excited to try these out. Did I mention those came out before your meal? These were very good, I was very impressed with these. They aren’t the same as the apple fritters that I know, but they definitely passed the test!

Recipe: No Fret Apple Fritters

No Fret Apple Fritters

Cookbook: 30 minute meals 2

Total Time: 20 minutes

Notes: I don’t have an apple corer, I meant to buy one today when I was out, but I forgot. So I chopped the apple in slices like regular. Crazy that I don’t have a corer, right? I also thought a little cinnamon would be good in the batter, so I added that!

Rachael Ray: Stuffed Peppers with Beef, Rice, Spinach, and Cheese

Michelle — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:00:21 +0000

This Rachael Ray recipe is a roll-over meal from the Spanish Beef and Rice the other day. It is great because most of the cooking is already done. Right now, these recipes are my “best friend!” I love how the flavor changes a little bit by putting the Spanish Beef and Rice in a pepper, so you don’t feel like you’re eating exactly the same thing.

Recipe: Stuffed Peppers with Beef, Rice, Spinach and Cheese

Spanish Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Cookbook: 30 minute meals 2

Total Time: 35 minutes

Notes:

I used a poblano pepper, because I like them the best! And I used fresh spinach left over from the salad the other night.

Rachael Ray: Spinach Salad with Swiss Crisps

Michelle — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:00:06 +0000

Well, I really messed this Rachael Ray one up. Well I made the salad and the dressing, but I couldn’t find any Swiss cheese I could shred. So, I thought, well I bet any cheese will work. Well, I used Monterrey jack cheese, and it didn’t work. So I tried some Parmesan cheese and it didn’t work either. So I’m thinking it was probably the skillet I was using. So when I’ve got a non-stick one clean I have every intention of trying to make cheese crisps, because I do want to try them!

Recipe: Spinach Salad with Swiss Crisps

Rachael Ray Spinach Salad with(out) Swiss Crisps

Cookbook: 30 Minute Meals 2

Total Time: 15 minutes

Notes: I think I used a little too much mustard, I wasn’t a huge fan of the dressing. So, I guess basically I wasn’t a huge fan of this recipe, maybe I just had an off day.

Rachael Ray: Israeli Spiced Chicken

Michelle — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:00:53 +0000

This Rachael Ray chicken recipe is simple and delicious. I just love when you can smell the spices while the chicken is grilling. Once I got one whiff of the chicken; I knew it was going to be nothing short of amazing! This is more of a rub recipe then anything else, but you can always use rubs. I think this rub would be equally delicious on beef as well as chicken. I liked how this chicken didn’t taste like other grilled chicken I would make; at least I felt it was very different.

Recipe: Israeli Spiced Chicken

Israeli Spiced Chicken (on salad)

Cookbook: 30 Minute Meals 2

Total Time: 20 minutes

Notes: As you can see I served this chicken on top of a salad; you could serve this up with other vegetables, but I was in a salad mood, so that was my choice.

Rachael Ray: Spanish Style Beef and Rice

Michelle — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:00:11 +0000

This is part 1 of Rachael Ray double duty meal. This recipe is nice and spicy, and I loved every bite! I will say it calls for a 1/4 teaspoon of cloves, which I did not have, and I did not use. Take a guess at how much a small container of ground cloves cost. Go ahead…..I bet you weren’t thinking about $9.00; sorry but I do not pay $9.00 for 1/4 teaspoon, I just couldn’t do it. That is 2 Starbucks drinks, my guilty pleasure! All in all, I still loved this recipe and I’m looking forward to stuffing a pepper with it in a few days!

Recipe: Spanish Style Beef and Rice

Spanish Style Beef and Rice

Cookbook: 30 Minute Meals 2

Total Time: 20 minutes

Notes: I obviously didn’t make quit as much as this recipe called for, since I knew there wasn’t a chance the baby would eat it, and I didn’t need that much, so I made about 1/2. I also boiled my rice in a bag in beef broth and water mixed. It’s what I had. Obviously I did not include the cloves.

Rachael Ray: Pecan Encrusted Chicken Fingers

Michelle — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:22:43 +0000

Sorry this post is a little late; I’m running behind today. I made a taste of this Rachael Ray recipe, it wasn’t bad. I would say these aren’t my favorite chicken fingers I’ve made. I would have never made them had the husband been home. He hates pecans, he had a bad one when he was little, ruined them for him for life. These best thing is the smell when these are cooking, the orange zest is so fragrant!

Recipe: Pecan Encrusted Chicken Fingers (coming soon!)

Pecan Encrusted Chicken Fingers

Cookbook: 30 Minute Meals 2

Total Time: 30 minutes

Notes: I bakes these at 450 degrees until they were done. I just didn’t want to fry them up, so I sprayed them with a little cooking spray and threw them in the oven. They are always better fried, but not better for you!

Rachael Ray: Fettuccine all Afredo

Michelle — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:00:30 +0000

I really can not believe that I haven’t already made this Rachael Ray recipe. All Afredo is one of our favorites here at our house! I have made different recipes several times, but this one takes the cake. The sauce is so rich and creamy, I felt like I was at an Italian Restaurant eating this. If you haven’t tried this one; I’d highly suggest you make it!

Recipe: Fettuccine all Alfredo

Fettuccine all Alfredo

fredo

Cookbook: 30 Minute Meals 2

Total Time: 25 minutes

Husband Says: “It is good, the sauce is really creamy.”

Notes: I forgot to put in the nutmeg, I know Rachael Ray loves to add it to white sauces, I didn’t miss it. I’m not really sure I like the flavor of nutmeg, but I had it out, I just forgot to add it in the sauce. I almost added it at the end, but I just choose not to.

Rachael Ray: Double Duty Chicken Tetrazzini

Michelle — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:00:26 +0000

It may surprise you that this is my first double duty Rachael Ray meal I’ve ever made, you’ll see these a lot now. I don’t know why I didn’t try this before now. It really cuts down on the cooking for the next meal, and it is delicious! I’ve never been a big fan of Chicken Tetrazzini, and I’m not really sure why, this was excellent. From here on out I’ll try to be less afraid of trying some things I think I don’t like. Maybe I’ll surprise myself!

Recipe: Double Duty Chicken Tetrazzini

Double Duty Chicken Tetrazzini

Cookbook: Rachael Ray 30 Minute Meals 2

Total Time: 20 minutes

Husband Says: “It was good, I liked the mushrooms.”

Notes:You’ll notice in the pictures that I only put mushrooms on half of the tetrazzini, I don’t like them, but the husband loves them, so sometimes you have to make compromises! Like I said, this meal was great, half the cooking was already done for you, so it was quick and easy!

Ingredients

cook mushrooms

add pasta to left over chicken

add mushrooms

add breadcrumbs and cheese and brown

Rachael Ray: Divine Chicken Divan

Michelle — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:00:03 +0000

I have seen several recipes for Chicken Divan, but I have never tried one out. Well, we ate this Rachael Ray Divine Chicken Divan, and it was divine! This is pretty simple to make and it would be a great comfort food. Maybe better in the fall or winter. Just a little will fill you up, but I think anyone would enjoy the creaminess and the flavors of everything!

Recipe: Divine Chicken Divan

Divine Chicken Divan

Cookbook: Rachael Ray 30 Minute Meals 2

Total Time: 35 minutes

Husband Says: “It’s not bad. Pretty good.”

Notes:I couldn’t find the Guyere cheese, so I just used the Muenster cheese again. I have no idea what Guyere cheese taste like, but I’m pretty sure whatever cheese you have on hand will taste just fine with this. Like I said if you’re looking for a creamy, comfort food, this is it!

Ingredients

add flour to sauted shallots

add wine

add chicken stock

add heavy cream

add chicken mixture

place steamed broccoli in dish

cover with cheese

add chicken

add more cheese and bake until cheese is bubbly

Rachael Ray: Sausage Calzone

Michelle — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:00:40 +0000

I enjoy a good calzone, but this Rachael Ray one is not my favorite. I was desperately missing the pizza sauce in this one, the dipping was just not enough. So, sorry Rach, this one I won’t be making again. By all means, don’t let me sway your opinion, if you have a love for ricotta cheese, you’ll like this recipe, but if you don’t, hang back on it and add some pizza sauce!

Recipe: Sausage Calzone

Sausage Calzone

Cookbook: 30 Minute Meals 2

Total Time: 25 minutes

Husband Says: “Its okay.” (He didn’t go back for seconds, so not his favorite either.)

Notes: I followed the recipe in the book, the linked recipe is similar. I just used 1 kind of sausage and nutmeg and garlic, not any of the other herbs. But maybe a little less nutmeg and some other herbs would’ve helped the flavor. This is edible, but I’m telling you, probably a whole lot better with some pizza sauce inside!

Ingredients

brown the sausage

add parsley, ricotta cheese, and nutmeg

add mozzarella cheese

spread on pizza dough

bake until dough is done