Rachael Ray 365:No Repeats by Rachael Ray (2005)

I have watched Rachael Ray off and on for several years. Did you know she used to be a food buyer for a gourmet restaurant? Did you know she used to have a LIVE audience and she would do the same thing, prepare 30 minute meals right in front of them? Now that's some hustling! That was in the early days before she became a star!

I purchased this book at a book signing 2 weeks ago. I know I will love making the recipes. I work 2 jobs and I need a way to make interesting meals without making the same thing over and over! Rachael has been criticized by FOODIES (gourmet food addicts & experts) for the very thing that makes her great. FOODIES say she doesn't use gourmet foods and when she is cooking she talks so that even the inexperienced cook can understand what to do.

Is she really cooking in 30 minutes? On Rachael Ray's show, she cooks from start to finish in 30 minutes. One must realize that she is well practiced at this but she gives you tips on how you can do it too. In fact, I learned some of those same tips when I was in some CULINARY ARTS classes in college. It's like you get the knowledge without attending the class! (Now these tips are not all that I have learned, but I thought they would help)

1. Use a GARBAGE BOWL for all your garbage until you're done.

2. Pre-wash your vegetables and herbs (Rachael does it after shopping)

3. Use proper cutting techniques and good knives. (a dull knife requires more work and effort and is actually dangerous to use)

4. Use a tray to collect everything you need and get it out all at once at the beginning of your cooking.

5. Have a well organized kitchen. Now I did watch an episode where even Rachael couldn't find one of her utensils, but for the most part she knows where everything is. The only thing that really changes on her set is the ingredients that are in her little cabinet. I will say this, it is very easy to have too many pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and ingredients. Right now, I know I'm about to get there if I don't act fast and tidy it up. You really don't need 10 wooden spoons and 5 spoonulas. If you pare down your kitchen equipment, it will be easier to find what you need.

6. Plan your meals. You can plan your meals even up to a month ahead. Shop based on your menu. Keep in mind what is on sale and in season.

7. Know your recipe. Yes you can cook more than one thing at a time! It has taken some practice, but my family appreciates when everything is done at the same time. Start with the most complicated or longest cooking item first (usually an entree or meat dish). If you're having rice and steamed vegetables, get those pots ready and hot. Then get those cooking while you're working on the first menu item.

8. Take shortcuts. One of Rachael's favorite shortcuts is the use of chicken stock. She says it often gives that all-day-cooking kind of taste. There's even some tips on shortcuts in this book.

9. Make variations of a recipe. Once you know a master recipe really well, you can make a variation by substituting ingredients.

10. Use cuts of meat that cook quickly. If you have a large chicken breast, you can cut it into smaller portions so that it will cook faster. Also, if you cut your vegetables all about the same size, they will cook more evenly and will be finished cooking at the same time!

I hope this helps! Please send me a message if you have any questions. Please also see my auction for Rachael Ray's SIGNED 365: No Repeats

This is a great cook book with many different recepies. I got this book for my mother. And, being a everyday cook, she found the book very helpful.

this is a great cookbook for people who dont like to cook or dont know how.my husband is cooking alot more now.we watch rachael ray on her cooking show and love her attitude toward food.this cookbook has so many wonderful reciepts,and 365 of them.the chapters cantain romantic reciepts,comfort food chaptr ect.there is acheck list in the book 'try this later 'and"its a keeper' this cookbook is so much better compared to others,its light and really brings a smile to your face,especialy when your husband does the cooking(ha ha ha) so i strongly recommend RACHEAL RAY 365: NO REPEATS.

I like how many different kinds of recipies there are, but I do not like the fact that there arent more pictures. There is maybe 20 pictures of some of the food, but there are 365 recipies that you have to guess if it is what it is suppose to look like. :)

I have made several recipes out of this book so far and most of them were really good, a few i didnt like but everyone has there own taste, they are easy and fun to make and it makes enough to feed your family.

I had bought this cookbook twice, once for my niece and then for me. It's a joy to use, has great ideas and Rachael is so fun to watch that I wanted the cookbook for the range of her recipes.

I love this cookbook ! I am so glad that the seller was able to sell it as such a good price ! I know that the Rachael Ray 365 : No Repeats was used but the seller was able to keep it in good shape ! I would buy off this seller again with no doubt ! I hope the seller is able to keep them coming ! I thought I would be getting a really worn cookbook but it was a lot better condition than I had hoped !

i love to watch rachaels show on tv and have tried many or her recipes. this book all in all was well worth the price i paid for it, it does have a lot of variety in quick fix meals.
my only disappointment is probly the lack of pictures for the finished dishes and some of the instructions were lacking clarity.
but if you have any cooking experience it's a winner.

I was looking for Rachael Ray cookbooks and I didn't have this one and the price was great. So I was able to get a great cookbook for a great price. Thanks ebay.

I have a number of her books and have enjoyed each one I've tried. She really does want to help each of us cook a variety of good flavorful meals for ourselves and famlies.

I was very pleased with the price, the fast shipment and the good quality of the product. I would buy from this seller again.

I loved the easy way this book is written. Everything is so easy to make and Rachael Ray even uses the same recipe with a few changes in it for a new taste. It is a great cookbook for anyone who has a hard time thinking of what to make and not at all creative in the kitchen.

Easy, fast shipping, great price and item received in perfect conditions.
Will definitely buy from seller again! Thanks!

LOVVEEEEEEE RACHEL RAY'S RECIPES!!!!!! I use this book nearly everyday...tweak an ingredient here n there for a new dish or follow exactly - never disappointing meals that are sooooo easy, straight forward and delicious.and also easy to maintain a shopping list and uphold the budget at the same time.I give this book as a housewarming gift and everyone raves about it.

LOVE< LOVE< LOVE!!!! Rachael Ray's cookbook has a meal idea for everyday, so you dont have to eat the same stuff over and over. Her recipes are easy and quick for those of us who are busy and barely have time to eat, let alone cook. I also love how you can keep a recipe, and she tells you what to omit and add, so you can try different variations of a dish you may love. Great cookbook!!

I BOUGHT THE BOOK FOR MY SON WHO LOVES TO COOK. HE LOVES IT AND I LIKE IT TOO! IT IS LAID OUT NICELY AND WELL WRITTEN. THERE ARE MANY,MANY DELICIOUS SOUNDING RECIPES IN IT.

Fast shipping, item came with the exact description. difinitely will do more business! Thank you!!

Our youngest married daughter needed help in the kitchen! She enjoyed it as a gift, we both enjoy trying new recipes and Rachael Ray!

Excellent book - first RR cookbook I have purchased - great array of recipes - easy to follow - would love to see more pictures but not necessary - would recommend this book!

I love her shows, I love her magazine, and I loved several of her other books. This one did not disappoint. There is a lot here to like. Many of these recipes I would repeat because they are very good.

I have two cautions that could be important considerations for you if you want to buy this book:

1. These are not ALL 30 minute recipes. There is more cooking time and sometimes there are many ingredients involved in some of these.
2. If you or someone you cook for has a shellfish allergy (as I do) or just a shellfish or general seafood aversion, about 20% of this book will be unusable to you.

If you like to cook, you like variety, and you don't mind it taking a bit longer than 30 minutes sometimes, then I highly recommend this book.

I purschased this book and yhe companion book as Christmas gifts.I received excellent service even though one book was backorded but was sent as stated in the backorder.I am very satisifed with the service and with Ebay's service.Thanks Rollie

the cookbook was in excellent shape when I recieved it.
It was a gift for a friend, she seemed to enjoy getting it.

I love her show. The book was purchased as a gift for a friend for Christmas. She is a very busy working mom and since most of the recipes are simple I thought this would be a great gift. When I received the book, I took the time to look through it, wondered why I thought that this was supposed to be a gift, I wanted to keep it. Wonderful recipes, easy to follow and light humor within.

Expected more photos and prefer to see what I'm supposed to be cooking. Found the contents disorganised. Consequently have not been inspired to cook anything yet so can't comment on that. Love watching her cook on the TV. Overall I found the book is a little disappointing.

Great cookbook as all her cookbooks are. Can you tell that I am a fan? Not only does this cookbook have 365 recipes, but she changes the recipes. She will add and subtract ingredients to make the recipe different. However, I wished that she had put a list of recipe needs along the side of each page, like she did in her Express cookbook. That is very helpful to me. Her cookbooks and recipes make me feel like a great cook. Every recipe comes out well and YUMMO. I am so pleased with the compliments that I get on my cooking using her recipes. I don't even measure any more unless I am baking (which Rachael doesn't do).