Articles

Below are links to a sampling of my articles, videos, and recipes. There’s much more, so if you are looking for my writing on a particular topic, either Google it, or get in touch with me.

For more of my recipes, simply click on the Recipes tab at the top of the page.

EVERY DAY WITH RACHAEL RAY

Honk If You’re Hungry: The Folio Award Winner for best travel story of the year. Read about the Hudson Valley NY Chocolate trail, Wisconsin Cheese trail, California Olive Oil trail, Mississippi Tamale trail and the Michigan Cherry trail.
Eat Your Way to Better Sleep
Diner Do-Overs: making classic diner dishes healthier

ASK MARGE: An etiquette/advice column

Your burning questions, answered. Here’s a quick sampling:

Am I supposed to serve the wine my guest brings to dinner?
Was it rude for my friend to bring an unexpected guest to my dinner party?
I think my friend is faking her food allergy- can I say something?
Help! My mother-in-law is feeding my kid sugar against my wishes.

ANOLON VIDEOS

We created these recipes and the videos were shot in our home kitchen (by Matt-Taylor Gross). For more, go the the Anolon Facebook page.

How to Poach Eggs: Lebanese Inspired Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions and Poached Eggs

Tomato Tart Tatin with Anchovy Crema (link to recipe is beneath the video)

How to Get a Perfect Sear: Seared Salmon with Pine Nut, Caper and Fennel Topping

NEWSDAY (column)

Each week, my long-standing column delivers Three Simple Recipes (and one pretty picture).

VIDEO CLASS

Cooking Essentials: All About Chicken

MY RECIPES: ASK THE EXPERT

Wherein I answer hundreds (really– hundreds!) of frequently asked cooking questions, via video and writing

Here are some of the most popular questions:

How do I get rid of the smell when I cook fish?

Is coconut oil healthier than canola oil?

Can I substitute soy milk for whole milk?

Does adding salt to the water make it boil faster?

How do I get rid of garlic and onion smell?

How should I defrost chicken and meat?

How can I bake crisp roasted potatoes?

What is the difference between bruschetta and crostini?

How long should I cook my turkey?

Should I wash chicken before I cook it?

Which is better, wood or plastic cutting boards?

COOKING LIGHT

Menu Navigator Do you wonder what the healthiest choices are in restaurants? From barbecue to Thai to pizza joints, you’ll know just what to order when you’re following a healthy eating plan– and which dishes might be more of an indulgence than you thought. This monthly column walks you through the smartest– and the most calorie, fat or sodium-laden choices– in all kinds of dining situations.