Overview
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
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Season 10
Season 11
Season 12
Season 13
Season 14
Season 15
Season 16
Season 17
Season 18
Season 19
Season 20
Season 21
Season 22
Season 23
Season 24
Season 29
Season 30
S01E01 Dinner for Mom
May 11, 2002 30 min
Jumbo Shrimp With Sage and Pancetta; Potato Watercress Salad; Green Bean Salad With Red Onion and Tomato.
S01E02 Be My Valentine
February 2, 2002 30 min
Baked Scallops and Seared Tournedos; Artichoke Hearts and Asparagus Tips; Red and White Delight.
S01E03 Building A Better Burger
August 10, 2002 30 min
Curry Turkey Burgers; Thai Slaw Salad; Melon Bowls with Fruit Sorbet.
S01E04 Italy Meets America
December 1, 2001 30 min
Portobello Burgers with Roasted Pepper Paste and Smoked Mozzarella; Pasta Salad with Broccolini and Ricotta Salata; Tomato & Onion Salad.
S01E05 The Burger Blues
June 5, 2002 30 min
Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers; Sea Shells Salad
S01E06 Indoor Grilling Greats
1.5 30 min
Tuscan Style Grilled Tuna Steaks; Grilled Stuffed Portobellos.
S01E07 Great Indoor Grilling
August 12, 2002 30 min
Citrus and Rosemary Grilled Pork; Sun Dried Tomatoes & Potatoes; Orange & Oregano Salad.
S01E08 Just Call Me Miss Potato Head
April 20, 2002 30 min
Stuffed Potatoes with Ham, Thyme and Gruyere Cheese; Yukon Gold Potato Pancakes and Chunky Applesauce.
S01E09 Make Your Own Take Out
March 2, 2002 30 min
Moo Shu Pork Pockets; Jasmine Rice Sundaes; Asian Cucumber Salad.
S01E10 Take-Out? Make In!
June 26, 2002 30 min
Lemon Chicken; Very Special Rice; Sesame Green Beans.
S01E11 Country Comfort
April 13, 2002 30 min
Country French Chicken; Herb and Butter Egg Noodles; Steamed Snap Peas.
S01E12 My Favorite Meals
May 28, 2002 30 min
Spicy Shrimp and Spaghetti Con Aglio Olio; Tomato and Onion Salad.
S01E13 Fall Favorites
February 2, 2002 30 min
Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage; Spinach Salad with Apple and Red Onion.
S01E14 Quick Italian Classics
30 min
Pasta Puttanesca; Mixed Bitter Greens; Garlic Bread.
S01E15 Rachael's Faves
30 min
Pasta e Fagioli; Wilted Spinach and Garlic; Crusty Bread.
S01E16 One Pot Meal
December 28, 2001 30 min
Mediterranean Rustic Meat and Bean Pot; Super Simple Salad with Dijon Tarragon Dressing.
S01E17 Pastabilities
30 min
Quick Chicken Cacciatore; Romaine and Fennel Salad Served.
S01E18 Pasta Made Fasta
30 min
Rigatoni With Manny's Manly Meat Sauce; Basic Tossed Salad; White Bean Dip.
S01E19 Pasta Pronto
30 min
Grandpa Emmanuel's Macaroni, Sausage and Beans; Insalata Tri Colore & Crusty Bread; Rapini & Garlic.
S01E20 Super Salad Suppers
30 min
Beef Brutus (Caesar and Sliced Steak); Marc Anthony's Scampi Salad; Cleopatra's Chicken Salad.
S01E21 Sandwhich Night
April 20, 2002 30 min
Grilled Honey Lime Chicken Sandwiches; Five Vegetable Slaw Salad; Chili Roasted Oven Fries.
S01E22 Classic Cravings
30 min
Meatball Subs; Oven Fries; Chocolate Fudge Sundae.
S01E23 Crazy For Calzones
30 min
Spinach Artichoke Calzones; Sausage Calzones.
S01E24 Soup's On
May 11, 2002 30 min
Minestra; Roasted Peppers Panini; Stuffed & Wrapped Figs.
S01E25 New England Nights
30 min
Portuguese Chorizo and Kale Soup; Spiced Coffee with Liquor; Date Nut Bread with Chutney Spread.
S01E26 Tailgate Greats
30 min
Antipasto Pie; Macho Gazpacho; Spitfire Shrimp
S01E27 Vegetarian Tex-Mex
30 min
Veg-Head 3-Bean Chili; Ttaqueria Guacamole; Pico De Gallo Quick Salsa.
S01E28 Yes, The Kids Will Eat It Too
30 min
Meatloaf Patties; Smashed Potatoes and Pan Gravy; Baby Carrots.
S01E29 Last Minute Get-Together
30 min
No-Pain Lo Mein; Spring Roll Dipping Sauce; Chilled Sliced Fresh Fruit with Ginger Syrup.
S01E30 Small Kitchen, Big Flavor
30 min
Taco Pockets; So-Mild Salsa
S01E31 Single's Pad
30 min
Pork Chops with Cran-Apple Sauce; Parsley Potatoes; Sugar Snap Peas; Mulled Cider.
S01E32 Healthy Veggie Pizzas
30 min
Zucchini-roni Pizza; Asparagus and Plum Tomato Pizza; Green Olive and Tomato Salad.
S01E33 Soup 'n Sammy
30 min
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herb Mayonaise; Creamy Tomato Soup with Cheesy Soup Toppers.
S01E34 Thanksgiving
30 min
Turkey and Stuffin' Soup; Vegetable Chunk Salad; Cran-Fruit Sauce Over Pound Cake a la Mode.
S01E35 Holiday
December 4, 2004 30 min
Turkey and Stuffin' Soup; Vegetable Chunk Salad; Cran-Fruit Sauce Over Pound Cake a la Mode.