If you've ever wished there were an easier and better way to get dinner on the table every night, you need Rachael Ray's Week in a Day. The woman who taught America how to make a meal in 30 minutes is back with an even bigger promise: one day of cooking, up to five days of eating! In every episode, Rachael will show you five meals you can put together in a single day. So when you come home from a hard day of work, the hard work in the kitchen's already done. Using the recipes, strategies, and tips from Week in a Day, you can eat well every night - even on those days when the clock is working against you.
20 Make-Ahead Meals

Make-Ahead Meals 20 Photos

Get a jump-start on weeknight dinners with Rachael Ray's easy make-ahead meals.

One Day, Five Worldly Meals

Worldly Favorites 5 Videos

Take your tastebuds on a world tour with five mouthwatering meals from all over the map.

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Rachael's Black Bean Chilaquiles 31 Photos

This bacon, beans and egg dish fits into one bowl but has a taste as big as Texas. Top it with creamy avocado bites.

Hearty Classics

Zinfully Delicious Short Ribs

A whole bottle of zinfandel makes these beef short ribs very happy indeed.
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Turkey Stuffing Meatloaves 02:20

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Portabella & Spinach Bolognese 03:48

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Ragu With Drunken Papardelle 03:44

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Season 1, Episode 6

Thanksgiving Anytime

It's Thanksgiving reinvented: an any-time-of-year turkey, plus four more dishes that can bring that turkey day flavor to your table any time of year. Roasted, Brined Turkey Breast With Maple Worcestershire Gravy and Fruit and Nut Pilaf; Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin Mac 'n Cheese; Roasted Mushrooms; Parsnip, Potatoes and Spinach Casserole; Ginger-Soy Carrot Soup; Turkey and Mushroom Creamy Tomato "Gravy" With Gnocchi.

Monday
Nov 13
7am | 6c
Season 1, Episode 5

Holi-Week

If holiday stress is putting a damper on your season, you need this: five no fuss meals that'll have your whole family feeling jolly. Italian Roast Beef; Portobello Cream Sauce With Whole Wheat Linguini; Stuffed Eggplant With Veal or Pork and Spinach; Fleuri's Curry Lentil Soup; Italian Barbecued Beef Sandwiches With Hot and Sweet Caprese Salad.

Monday
Dec 4
7am | 6c
Season 4, Episode 1

Season's Servings

Feed hungry friends and family with five holiday worthy meals that can be made in just one day. Ruby Port Braised Short Ribs and Mashed Potatoes, Prosciutto or Pancetta Wrapped Pork Roast With Fennel and Golden Raisin Stuffing, Pastitsio With Lamb and Sausage, Winter White Coq Au Vin, Risotto Timbale

Monday
Dec 4
8am | 7c

Most Popular Recipes

All Rachael Ray's Week in a Day Recipes

All-Day Roast Pork, Spicy Apple Chutney, Mashed Citrus Sweet Potatoes, Sauteed Chard

Creamy Apple and Celery Root Soup with Grilled Cheddar, Bacon and Apple Honey Mustard Sandwich

Smoky Chicken and Cider

Roast Chicken Enchilada Suizas Stacked Casserole

Make-ahead Meal 3 Minute Steak Hoagies with Homemade Steak Sauce

Braciola and Sausage Sunday Gravy

Chipotle Chicken Thighs with Chunky Guacamole

Eight-Spice Squash and Chicken Thighs Stew with Lentil Rice

French Stewed Chicken Thighs

Spanish Chicken and Rice Soup

Brisket Supper with Mushroom-Sage Polenta

Suped-Up Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup

Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin Mac n Cheese

Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs

Ham, Bean and Bacon Soup with Sauerkraut

Reuben Style Casserole with Pastrami Meatballs, Sauerkraut and Barley

Zucchini Chili

Crab Cake Mac N Cheese

Ratatouille with Poached Eggs and Garlic Croutons

Mexican Chorizo and Turkey Chili

Savory and Sweet Pork Stew with Ancho Chiles

Louisiana Style Shrimp

Chile-Cinnamon Brittle with Mixed Nuts

Halloween Ground Meat Ghoul-ash

Garlicky Beef

Ratatouille Stuffed Jack-o-Peppers

Pumpkin, Penne and Cabbage

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About the Host

Rachael Ray

According to Rachael Ray, she grew up in food. “My first vivid memory is watching my mom in a restaurant kitchen. She was flipping something with a spatula. I tried to copy her and ended up grilling my right thumb!

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