30 Minute Meals
30 Minute Meals is a Food Network show hosted by Rachael Ray. Her first of four shows on Food Network, its original run aired from November 17, 2001, until May 5, 2012. The show specializes in convenience cooking for those with little time to cook. The show is recorded live-to-tape, with Ray doing almost all preparation in real time. The show was awarded an Emmy for Best Daytime Service Show in 2006.
| 30 Minute Meals | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Mark Dissin |
| Starring | Rachael Ray |
| Theme music composer | Lionel Cartwright |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Mark Dissin and Bob Tuschman |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Food Network |
| Release | November 17, 2001 – November 9, 2019 |
A common feature on the program is the creation of new versions of classic dishes (including clam chowder and macaroni and cheese), some of which are traditionally slow to cook. Ray focuses on creating meals in less than 30 minutes. Ray has also done two specials with the title Thanksgiving in 60, about preparing a Thanksgiving dinner in one hour.
Each episode Ray opens the show by saying "Hi there, I'm Rachael Ray and I make 30-minute meals. Now that means in the time it takes you to watch this program, I will have made a delicious and healthy meal from start to finish."
A 30-episode revival was announced on January 25, 2019 and began airing on April 1, 2019.