Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0307383180
Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
Release Date: 2007-11-06
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Editorial Reviews
Book Description:
In this irresistible collection Rachael continues to work her 30-minute magic with nearly 100 awesomely delicious brand-new recipes. From pasta to pizzas, soups to sammies, and chicken, fish, and meat, you’ll find a 30-minute-meal to suit every appetite.
But what if you don’t have even 30 minutes? No worries, Rachael has you covered with her quickest-ever 15-minute meals. Why order pizza when you can have Provencal Tuna Melts, Italian Surf ‘n Turf Salad- even a fabulous paella- on the table in just 15 minutes? You’ll never reach for the take-out menus again when super speedy Pea and Parsley Soup with Canadian Bacon and Skillet Tamale Pie are the delicious alternatives.
And what about those days when you want to slow things down a bit? Rachael’s got the perfect recipes for those times, too. Her 60-minute meals like Paprika Chicken Stew with Potato Pierogies, Chicken, Corn and Tomatillo Lasagna, and Swordfish Rolls with Spaghetti Squash don’t require any more effort from the cook, but they tale advantage of a little extra time in the oven or simmering on the stove to develop those great, deep flavors we all crave on lazy days. Among these dishes are some of Rachael’s “Double Duty Dinners,” recipes that you cook once, serve twice, but look and taste so different that no one will be the wiser (such as Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Chive Egg Noodles in which the base magically morphs into Tarragon-Tomato Chicken and Bread Soup another night).
You’ll also fine fun Rachael Ray signature meals like:
BLD (meals you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner)
MYOTO (Make Your Own Take-Out Meals) that feature ethnic flavors but no mystery or fats
Date Night Dinners and Fancy Fake-Outs that are every bit as elegant as the fare from your favorite little bistro
The Kids Will Eat It meals (besides chicken nuggets) that will bring even the pickiest eaters to the table
This is Rachael’s most versatile book yet, the one that will help you get the very most out of every minute you spend in the kitchen- whether you’re rushing to the beat of the clock or taking advantage of a little extra time to stop and smell the veggies roasting. Either way you’ll be dishing up some of Rachael’s most appealing recipes ever- and all on your own schedule.
Customer Reviews
Almost didn’t buy this, but glad I did! by J. Jones
I own several of Rachael Ray’s cookbooks and I was not blown away by her last two (”Express Lane” and “2,4,6,8″) so I wasn’t even going to buy this one. But I gave in to a weak moment and purchase it a few weeks ago. So far, I’ve been VERY impressed! I really like the fact she has added some 15-minute and 60-minute meals to her 30-minute repertoire.
Last night I made the “French Onion Burgers with Oven Fries and Dijon Gravy” (p. 34) and while the burgers were great the fries and gravy were AMAZING. I’ve also made the “Spicy Sausage, Chicken, and Bean Pot” (p. 98) and - as a big fan of spicy food - this was a winner. The “Cold Chicken Satay Noodles” (p. 112) were very good, and I loved how she used honey in the peanut sauce. She’s right, too, they were REALLY good eaten cold for my lunch the next day. Finally, her “Sorta-Soba Bowls” (p. 118) - one of many MYOTO (make-your-own-takeout) recipes she includes in this book, continue to be one of my favorites since I saw her make this recipe on TV. I add shrimp to give it some protein, but it’s equally good on its own and don’t forget to make the sesame seed sprinkles!
The reason I’m giving this only 4 stars is that, as in all of her cookbooks so far, these recipes are almost impossible to make in the given time allotment (15 minutes, 30 minutes, etc.). The 15-minute cold noodles mentioned above took 30 minutes - maybe it’s my stove, but I just don’t have enough BTU’s to boil water that quickly! Any 30-minute recipe I’ve ever tried has taken at least 45 minutes, and usually well over an hour. The 60-minute burgers/fries I made last night took over an hour just because of the prep time. This doesn’t affect the taste of the recipes, but you do have to allow considerable more time than she tells you.
No pics :s by Muneera
my friend gave me this book because am a Rachael Ray fan i was happy at first but then disappointed somehow !!! there is no pics. for the recipes
and the recipes have weird names … i actually didn’t start cooking from the book … it might be nice but this is the only thing i hated about this book is that it doesn’t have any pics …
Rachel Ray Just In Time by Alexandra C. Nichols
This is the most unspiring cookbook I have ever seen. It looks like it was done on a budget with no photos and unintersting recipe format. I was very disappointed in my purchase of this cookbook.
Fabulous flavors for quick casual and formal meals by Angela M. Hey
I love to whip up quick, healthy dinners. Rachael Ray’s book combines ingredients in fresh innovative ways - e.g. balsamic vinegar with peppers, sultanas (golden raisins), olives on polenta with slivered almonds.
This book has so many fresh veggies and grains that with a few substitutions many of the dishes can be part of a healthy diet.
Substitutions I’d make:
1. replace the EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) which Rachael likes in abundance - with olive oil spray
2. leave out the butter
3. use non-fat yogurt instead of cream
4. use non-fat cheese instead of real cheese
Then many of the recipes in this book might even pass the Pritikin or Ornish criteria for nourishing, low fat meals. Maybe Rachael can give us another one that meet those dietary guidelines.
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