Rachael shares some great tips and does cook pretty good meals in 30 minutes using minimal "prepared" products. However, I think she uses too many herbs. Take notice of how much herb chopping she does in 30 minutes. Also, I wonder if she really writes all of her own recipes?

I'm not a big fan of Rachael Ray, but "30-Minute Meals" does offer some pretty good ideas for home cooks. I appreciate the way Ray uses basic items to prepare her dishes, and she's not snobby like many celebrity chefs. However, Ray's use of cutesy cooking terms and her cheesy humor can really push me over the edge. I'll probably stick to her magazine to avoid the annoyance!

Rachael Ray has some really good ideas. It's hard to believe she cooks all that food in just thirty minutes.

I sort of got a kick out of her when I first came upon her on TV, but by now, she's ubiquitous, and more and more grating. That perpetual giddiness, the constant Joker-like grin, the idiotic expressions like "Yummo",  the near-orgasmic ecstasy when she bites into a piece of food, any piece of food...I don't hate her like some well-advertised websites do, or as Anthony Bourdain seems to (I like his show and his books), but he's made a valid point about her. Bourdain sees cooking as an art form; Ray, who has had no culinary training in her life, boils all that "art" down to its most prosaic elements. According to Bourdain, the average schlub sitting in his armchair watches her show and thinks, "Hey, I could do that...if I wanted to...but then I'd have to heave my fat posterior outa the chair, and amble into the kitchen, and actually do something other than vegetate..." To some, Bourdain's attitude might seem elitist, but after watching Ray enough times, you get his point. I used to occasionally watch her "Eating on $40 a Day" show, but Bourdain notes that anyone can eat on $40 a day if they're willing to stiff the waiters on their tip.

I Really dislike what she makes, but the show is very entertaining with her voice and postitve attitude for cooking.

I liked this for in the beginning but now I feel that she makes things I couldn't get my nieces and nephews to touch.  The only meal I've ever taken from her is the Chicken Cordon Bleu Burgers which are awesome but thats about it.

If she could start the show without so much hand gesturing, that would be great.

Great receipes,,,,,easy to use! Love Rachel.

Another "discovered" celebrity with no brains. She and Paula Deen need to take a 3 year cruise, and give everyone's ears a rest. Rachel is loud, annoying and contributes next to nothing...that's why she got HER OWN DAYTIME SHOW!!

Love it. She makes dishes that anyone at home can make easily. I could do without the "EVOO" acronym all the time, but overall I really like the show.

Before today, I had never watched Rachel Ray, though I have heard of her. After seeing so many negative comments on Rateitall this morning about her, I decided to turn on the Food Network and watch one of her programs. All I can say now is....if you guys would rather look at old reruns of Julia Child, then go right ahead. HAR HAR HAR

Rachel is a cute as a button and actually has inspired my 20-something daughter to finally start to cook for herself! So thank you Rachel! You're going to be very busy, they say, but stay nice, please???

Good idea, but she's drunk half the time on the show. She's a little overexposed too. I dig her because she's still an Adirondack gal who is kinda funky. I think she's kinda
wicked too.

Having such a large family, this show is a big help in monthly meal planning! Would like to see more on Salmon.

A key component to Rachel Ray's continued success (she currently hosts three separate tv shows and has released numerous food-related books) has been that the average American - female or male - can easily relate to her shining personality and winning style. Simply said, she's a hard person to outright dislike. As a host, she typically comes across as easy going, amusing, relaxed and unpretentious. As a cook, she has a creative yet simple approach to her culinary creations. She's smart, yet attractive, without being excessively girlie girl (i.e. Sandra Lee). Her recipes/advice tends to be practical, interesting and always informative. Refreshingly, there's no air of elitism in her style, as seemingly, she understands that average people often have little time to prepare meals and are always looking to find/make great food at inexpensive or moderate prices.

Rachael Ray is absolutely awful. The worst celebrity (note I did not say "chef") on the Food Network.

While she is a little too hyper for my tastes (maybe because she's rushed in that little 30-minute time span?), the show and her recipes are great. Great premise for a cooking show (to make a full meal "from start to finish" in 30 minutes or less). I could probably do without her abbreviating "Extra Virgin Olive Oil" to "EVOO" every time she mentions it (it might be easier to write, but it doesn't save any time verbally, and she ends up explaining what it means again, anyway). Overall, good show.

What an inspiration to watch this show. Never a dull moment, always tutorial every second of the show, unlike like some shows that put you to sleep. For the people who don't care for her format, I have a suggestion. DON'T WATCH IT! Jeesh!!

She makes quick easy meals and is sweet and very cute.

listen. I know there are people who like her and people who dont. I think her attitude is down to earth and likeable. i think she's fun and has good ideas, i have used a couple of her recipes- they were yummy!! Her attitude is refreshing amidst people who think their **stuff** doesn't stink..hahaha. and as for her vocabulary i think the whole purpose is to make sure the average Joe can understand it. I don't think she's ditzy at all. She seems normal, and my 5 year old thinks she's cute. I can turn off cartoons to try and figure what i want for dinner!! It's great. hahaha. chow down peoples!!!

Love this show!!!!!!!!

ugh, it is time for her to go. she was great at first, but geez, it is sickening now.

Oh My God. Has anyone seen Rachel Ray's show lately? She looks like someone else. Someone skinny who wears nice makeup and quite quiet and classy. Did she and her producers read this site? She actually had on tight skinny little black pants. Looks like she took classy classes.

Rachel Ray is cool: However she is just a little to goofy for me, and I never see her wash the meat off before she cooks it. " I hate that lil sayin she does, "How good is that" --- I say " How annoying is that"? Ms. Katina Smith

I am certain that I am going to surprise a lot of the women on here. This Rachael Ray was voted one of the sexiest 100 women of 2004. She is in 92nd position... Demi Moore is in 86th position. This survey was done by FHM (For Him Magazine). It's a very tame version of Playboy or maybe GQ is a better match. Still hides the important things. Maybe it isn't a surprise as women always seem to know how attractive other woman are, whereas guys don't have a clue to what guys look good. At best we can judge them on not being fat or dirty and even that's sort of iffy. I thought she had a big rear-end since she seems to try to hide it as much as possible and it seems she's real curvy in the jeans that gives the impression that fat is held in. I about fell over when Yahoo had a link of the most popular things people were searching for. She has a real good body and a lot of bathing suit photos. On camera she just looks like she weighs 30 lbs more than her pool photos. Anyway, here is this girl's claim to fame: No-one... and I mean no one can carry so much stuff from one counter to the stove in one movement. I'm willing to bet this lady has a lot of experience as a waitress. While she is rattling her mouth at 7,000 RPM, I'm watching what is going to fall first. Just about the time that I have identified something that will likely fall, she grabs something else and stacks it on top. I've never duplicated any of her recipes as they don't impress me as they would taste very good. So I pretty much watch how much stuff she can carry and expand my ability to receive and understand a high quantity of words per second. I lose about 5 lbs per show watching her since I have to take a break and rest afterwards. My guess is that she is going to burn out by 40 if we can't get any Valium to her in time.

Rachael Ray is hot!!! I love her show. Yes, she seems like she's hopped up on a permanent sugar rush, but that's what's so great about her. Her cookbooks are awesome as well. Yummo!

Okay, I watched it by sheer accident - but hey, I thinks she extremely inventive and entertaining. Love the gnocci/bread cube idea with Tomato & Basil sauce. Great ideas for time robbed people like me who love to eat and can't spend to much time in the kitchen. Thanks Rachel - WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

With her load mouth and gating voice I was just sure her grandmother was Martha Raye. Apparently not.

A good show to watch to kill time.

kiss the cook, saying you enjoy watching her show is an understatement at best. Rabid wolves could not keep you from missing Rachel Ray. helmut(hitting his thumb with a hammer): OUCH!!! kiss_the_cook: Hun, could you be quiet? I'm watching 30 Minute Meals!

I have 2 kids and a husband in the air force and not alot of time to make meals

Give this girl some valium or prozac please. Anything that will stop that giggle would help. May be one of the top 10 anoying people on the tube

i love the show. you just love her shes always so happy why anyone would want to remove a positive thing

I Looove Rachael Ray. She rocks! And for all these people with silly comments to make about her, you are obviously depressed and need a bit more sunshine in your life(though I get a kick out of reading the hilarious comments as some of them are true). But hey, it's just tv. I look forward to whenever $40 a day or 30 minute meals come on, just so I can enjoy her quirky personality. Go on, girl!!!

Rachael is terrific. Her recipes are well thought out, easy, and contain ingredients you either already have, or will find in your grocery store. I've also learned a lot from Rachael, including how to chop, using the correct utensils, and some wonderful new brands of basics I always have on hand (such as canned tomatoes).

I like this show that Rachael does. If more people would get in the kitchen and spend 30 minutes to prepare a good meal instead of spending 5 minutes going thru the drive thru,I think more people could maintain their weight better.

I have a crush on Rachel..... and she can cook, too.

Rachel I LOVE YOU !!!! The food is great and I love how you make me hold my breath every time your load yourself up and head for the counter. And you make it every time!!! WAY COOL

Rachel has to be one of the worst cooks on TV, this includes her gandpa also, her false laughing bouts, everything she does can be repeated by a chimpanze, and the wasted food that she tosses into the Garbage bowl is a sacrilege to say the least.....my granma would turn in her grave if she seen such good food being tossed away...

Awesome, Awesome show!!! What I like best is she is REAL! She just makes you feel like you can cook too!! I used to be so intimidated by cooking and now I look at it as FUN! Rachel you do ROCK

In think she Is fantastic on the show.I print a lot of her recipes

I have not tried your recipes yet,however I will. I am going to the mall first chance I get to buy one of your cookbooks. I wanted to make a comment about your laugh. It comes from your heart.Dont let any of those comments bother you. As they dont have a cooking show, You do, YOU DO ROCK, from a 65 yr old Grandma that really likes you and your show. dolly

I just made Rachel Ray's cream cheese smashed potatoes, and my family is now considering throwing a party in my honor! They were SO AMAZING! I have tried many of her recipes, and they've all been easy and great. Her lame sense of humor cracks me up, too! She rocks!

Loved Rachael Rays 30-Minute Meals Cooking Show!!! Had some wonderful recipes. Will watch again when given the chance.

i can't stand rachel ray. she says cauliflower like collie-flower and she laughs at herself much too much.

The show is good to watch, but I can't stand her shrilly laugh. Some of her recipes are too bland for me. Turkey burgers? Yeech.

Rachel Ray and her humor makes me feel very queasy. I am sure anyone can whip up a 5 course meal w/ some tv magic and lots of practice w/i 30 mins.

This is the best cooking show on right now. Wonderful food in 30 minutes!!!

Rachael is a single guy's goddess in my opinion. Doesn't hurt that she has a great personality. But she makes cooking fun would it should not be a chore. Rachael if you are out there reading any of this, you ROCK!!!!!

I love Rachel Ray! This is pretty much the only cooking show I watch these days. Even my kids like it. RR is like a breath of fresh air.