Another week with five all new episodes. Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

One recap show on Monday and then the rest of the week is all reruns. Now's your chance to catch up! Only one new episode this week, on Monday, but it looks like a good one. Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Another week with five all new episodes. Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Hey look! It's McSteamy! Another week with five all new episodes this week. Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so you must already have your meal planned right? We just decided we'll be hosting this year's festivities, so my menu is still in what we'll call a "development stage." However, I'm already planning ahead to what I will do with the leftovers.

Like my mother, I can only cook Thanksgiving for 15 people, even if I only have 5 attending, so it's all about unique ways to reuse that turkey and the sides. Here are few that I am thinking of trying out this year. If you try any of these, let us know in the comments so we know for next year!

Only one new episode this week, on Monday, but it looks like a good one. Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Looks like a whole bunch of repeats this week. Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week according to her weekly newsletter, with my comments in brackets. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Rach's "Biggest" Mystery Taster. The elevator is coming down with a superstar, and he's literally our biggest Mystery Taster ever! Plus, Dancing with the Stars winners Helio and Julianne are dancing into Rachael's studio ... and even taking her for a spin! [Brasciole and Abby's Arancini & Tomato Dipping Sauce are what's for dinner.]

Another week with five all new episodes. Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Another week with five all new episodes. Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Another week with five all new episodes. Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

This week has a Girls Club theme, so sorry guys. Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Monday: Mariska Hargitay. Emmy Winner Mariska Hargitay stops by and Anima Guy Jarod is back with five wild animals. Rachael shares a recipe that every girl should know. Weeknight Pot Roast is what's for dinner.

Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week according to her weekly newsletter, with my comments in brackets. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

I usually do my "This Week" posts on Sunday, but I got some sort of crazy monster flu bug that knocked me out this weekend, so today it's making a special Monday appearance. Just do the smart thing and don't leave your house until flu season is over. Trust me on this one.

Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Writer and actress Nia Vardalos is sponsoring a toy drive at Raleigh Studios on Monday, November 26th. The event will take place from 10am-1pm at the Van Ness gate (south of Melrose Avenue). All WGA, SAG, Teamsters, AFTRA, other unions and supporters are welcome.

Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week according to her weekly newsletter, with my comments in brackets. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Valerie Bertinelli. Her bombshell book hit #1 and now for the first time Valerie opens up about life after the tell-all. See her personal video diary from the road, and find out what her parents really think about the racy revelations from her past. Plus, we're breaking big Bertinelli news on the next chapter in her life! [Fish Tacos with Quick Slaw, Avocado Sauce and Green Rice are whats's for dinner.]

Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Monday: Bindi and Terri Irwin. In a show aimed at kids who are home for the day, Bindi Irwin stops by with her mom. Rachael makes a meal for picky eaters and Matt Dallas of Kyle XY is brings dessert. Racahel also tries to get back in with a little girl who "desperately wanted Rach at her birthday party."

Back to new shows this week! Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Back to new shows this week! Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Monday: Baking with Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Julia Louis-Dreyfus stops by to give Rachael a baking lesson. As part of its search for America's Coolest Kitchens Rachael gives us a tour of her own home kitchen. Get a chance to win Rachael's garbage bowl, a moppine and more!

Last year, I did a whole week's worth of Rachael Ray Christmas related posts all at once. This year I decided to space them out a bit so as not to overwhelm you (or myself) with all the choices and planning! I also wanted these posts to serve as an update to the last round, so I won't be including recipes I previously posted about. To check out last year's brunch recipes, go here.

Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week!? What the heck? Macy's even has Christmas decorations up already. Sigh. So, to help us get ready, here's a list of Rachael Ray's Thanksgiving recipes. I included both full menus and individual recipes. The ones I make every year are the Southern Green Beans and the Apple and Onion Stuffin' Muffins.

Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week according to her weekly newsletter, with my comments in brackets. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

"Hey, Can You Cook?!" Finale
It's the final battle in our "Hey, Can You Cook?!" showdown and the two remaining contestants face TV's toughest judge, Hell's Kitchen's Gordon Ramsay. Only one will pass the ultimate test and survive to win it all - including a trip to Paris!

Valerie Bertinelli & Leah Remini

I had a great weekend last weekend! Darcy and I headed out to a party all by ourselves, which was a first. We were lucky enough to attend the second Sacramento Food Bloggers Potluck. As a result, I updated by blog roll to include all the new blogs I discovered while chatting with people at the event. (Actually, I pretty much stole Garrett's, since he is our Social Chair.) A highlight in my book was Garrett's Chipotle Flourless Chocolate Cake and you can find the recipe over on Simply Recipes.

How's everyone liking Rachael Ray's new haircut? I'm thinking it looks great and is a nice change from the longer looks she's had for awhile. Anyway, back to business. Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week according to her weekly newsletter. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Cooking School with Mandy Moore. Rachael's cooking school is in session and her first celebrity student is Mandy Moore! Then, Colby's snoring is so bad that even his dog won't sleep with him, so he's testing out three products in our "Human Lab." Plus, play "Celebrity Face-Off" to see which Emmy Award winner is coming by!

Rachael Ray is looking awfully flirty on the cover of her December-January Issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray, don't you think? It's only appropriate though, since this is the New Year's issue. I sad to say that this is a double issue, which means we have a long wait until the February issue hits the stands.

It's Super Bowl time again! We're having a few friends over for the game and I'm just now starting to figure exactly what to serve. I try to have at least three or four different things that are good at room temperature, so people can pick at them throughout the game. Now, serving chips and salsa just seems too easy, so I try to avoid that. For me, the Super Bowl = dips!
Here are a few ideas I have for this year, taken from Rachael's recipe collections on the Food Network, her talk show, and her magazine:

Here are the highlights and recipes from Rachael Ray's talk show this week according to her weekly newsletter. For the recipes from this week's shows, check out the shopping list and the recipe archive.

Tom Colicchio. Top Chef Tom Colicchio is showing you how to host your own "panini party" and talking about the show's brand new season. Then, just as weddings are celebrated with a ceremony, now women are throwing divorce parties to mark a new chapter in their lives. Find out about the trend, and see why Lipstick Jungle's Lindsay Price is plotting a little revenge on her co-stars.