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A Month of Weekday Meals From Rachael Ray

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Comfort Food Potluck Party

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Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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Easy Holiday Breakfasts for Guests

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Make-Ahead Vegetarian Burritos

Video | 04:53
Add beans, cheese, and roasted vegetables to this freezable burrito recipe.
Make-Ahead Vegetarian Burritos

Beach Picnic Menu

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Break out the beach blanket and snack on these recipes that make beachside feasting a breeze.
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Beach Picnic Menu

Emeril's Chili

Recipe | Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse
Total Time:
2 hours 15 minutes
Emeril's Chili

Pressed Picnic Sandwich

Video | 01:15
Kelsey's Pressed Picnic Sandwich is the perfect make-ahead meal-on-the-go.
Pressed Picnic Sandwich

Ham, Bean and Bacon Soup with Sauerkraut

Recipe | Courtesy of Rachael Ray
Total Time:
55 minutes
Ham, Bean and Bacon Soup with Sauerkraut

Backyard Picnic Menu

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Pack these recipes in your picnic basket and head out the backdoor for outdoor eats conveniently close to home. 
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Backyard Picnic Menu

Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

Recipe | Courtesy of Rachael Ray
Total Time:
1 hour 20 minutes
Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

Dinner With Grandpa

Video | 01:58
Rachael shares memories of her grandpa and describes his influence on her.
Dinner With Grandpa

Make-Ahead Mexican Pork Stew

Video | 04:27
Rachael stews her Mexican pork in a nut, raisin and ancho chile puree.
Make-Ahead Mexican Pork Stew

Reuben Style Casserole with Pastrami Meatballs, Sauerkraut and Barley

Recipe | Courtesy of Rachael Ray
Total Time:
1 hour 35 minutes
Reuben Style Casserole with Pastrami Meatballs, Sauerkraut and Barley

White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding

Recipe | Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse
Total Time:
8 hours 30 minutes

Oxtail Stew

Recipe | Courtesy of Sunny Anderson
Total Time:
8 hours 20 minutes
Oxtail Stew

Chipotle Turkey Mini Meatloaf

Video | 03:37
Chipotle barbecue sauce heats up Rachael's turkey mini meatloaves.
Chipotle Turkey Mini Meatloaf

Tres Leche Cake

Recipe | Courtesy of Alton Brown
Total Time:
9 hours 10 minutes
Tres Leche Cake
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