Watching Rachel Ray--Have you ever tried to cook any of her recipes?

I have never read any of her cookbooks and have never tried any of her recipes but I have however tried some of her methods of cooking. When she talks about how she makes her "stoups" stew and soup, I have done that. She also gave me the idea to make the mini meatloafs and I think I made some potatoes. So basically I watch her show and pick up on some of her tips and make my own recipe. I would never be able to get one of her meals on the table in 30 minutes. She lives in a perfect kitchen where there are she always has all the ingredients and tools right were she can find them. I could take me 10 minutes to hunt down a can of tomatoes in my pantry. She also doesn't have kids interupting her or have to stop to break up a fight or put a dvd on for a kid. Also I have noticed that her phone never rings when she is cooking. So I'm with you I would proably get it done in about 40 minutes.

I know that I have made a few things I have seen on her show before, but I cannot think of any of them off the top of my head. Your Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes sounds pretty good. I like to watch Rachel Ray, but half the time I do not like what she is cooking.

I have made a glaze of hers with honey and orange juice. I think I used it on duck. I also made one of her sundaes. I probably should make her meals. The one I was interested in was the you wont be single for long pasta. I printed the recipie for that. Her stuff really does look good though. I just dont want to buy alot of ingedients.

I've cooked a lot of her recipes - either from the show or from her books (I have two as well). Some of them I've made in less than 30 minutes - I rarely exceed 30 minutes. I think it takes you longer because you have to read the recipe? I don't really know. I don't really have an issue with cooking and time - it doesn't take me long to cook my meals. I think it's all about efficiency and not having down time - i.e. while this is simmering/sauteing, get this and that ingredient - if you have more time, get to chopping - that kind of stuff. But I really like her ideas and her recipes are simple and yummmy. Have a good one!

i love many of rachel rays recipees she usually have easy made delicious dishes, and i have made several of the 30 minute dishes, and they are easymade and i love them, after i bought the books i have never gotten sick of the same old food because there is always a new twist around the corner;)