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A Month of Weekday Meals From Rachael Ray

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Pressed Picnic Sandwich

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

Make-Ahead Vegetarian Burritos

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

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

Foie Gras in a Pumpkin Terrine

Recipe | Courtesy of Ariane Daguin
Total Time:
2 hours 42 minutes

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

Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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5 Make-Ahead Apps to Serve While the Turkey is Roasting

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Kelsey Make Ahead Thanksgiving

Video | 00:23
Kelsey Nixon reveals dishes to make ahead and freezes for Thanksgiving.
Kelsey Make Ahead Thanksgiving

Turkey Stuffing Meatloaves

Video | 02:19
Individual meatloaves of turkey and stuffing make any day Thanksgiving.
Turkey Stuffing Meatloaves

Dinner With Grandpa

Video | 01:59
Rachael shares memories of her grandpa and describes his influence on her.
Dinner With Grandpa

Easy Holiday Breakfasts for Guests

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Comfort Food Potluck Party

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Sausage-Pepper-Onion One Pot

Video | 02:49
Be sure to have plenty of crusty bread on hand to soak up every last drop!
Sausage-Pepper-Onion One Pot

Portabella-Porcini Cacciatore

Video | 03:43
With 'shrooms galore, who needs meat in this Portabella-Porcini Cacciatore?
Portabella-Porcini Cacciatore

Louisiana Style Shrimp

Video | 02:43
Think you can't make seafood dishes ahead? Rachael shows how it's done.
Louisiana Style Shrimp

Roman-Style Chicken

Video | 06:10
Make this dish ahead of time and heat it up when you're ready to serve it.
Roman-Style Chicken

Meaty Meatless Chili

Video | 03:56
If this chili's meatless, where does the meaty taste come from? You'll see!
Meaty Meatless Chili
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