Rachael Ray · SEASON 16
Rach's Pasta with Herb Ricotta and Fresh Tomato Sauce + Dr. Ian Smith Talks New Book "Plant Power"
Episode 123 · 2022-04-12

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Episode overview
For dinner, Rachael's making a pasta with herb ricotta and fresh tomato sauce. Then, Dr. Ian Smith is back with his new book Plant Power. He breaks down how to tell if plant-based meat substitutes are actually healthy choices. Next, style expert Jenn Falik is sharing more unbelievable savings on a stand mixer, weighted blanket, skincare essentials + more. Plus, meet a powerhouse 77-year-old grandmother with a black belt!
41 minutes
Season 16 episodes
1. Season 16 Premiere: Go Inside Rach's Newly Rebuilt Home + Emotional Surprise From Jessica Alba2021-09-13
2. Behind the Scenes of Rach's Italian Villa Renovation + Chef Scott Conant's Spinach Ricotta Gnudi2021-09-14
3. Rach's Spaghetti alla Puttanesca + 3 of Our Chef Friends Share the Recipes They Wish They Wrote2021-09-15
4. Kate Hudson Dishes On Truth Be Told Season 2 + Smokehouse Stack Burger from LA's Hottest Food Truck2021-09-16
5. Justin Long Talks Upcoming Projects + Surprise For One of Our Most Inspiring Guests EVER2021-09-17
6. 1 Hour, 3 Desserts: Buddy Valastro, Milk Bar's Christina Tosi + Gail Simmons Celebrate Our Sweet 162021-09-20
7. Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski's Easy Sheet Pan Chicken From New Cookbook + Rach's Red Wine Risotto2021-09-21
8. GMA's Robin Roberts Talks Inspiring New Docuseries + Swoon-Worthy Caramel Apple Shortcakes2021-09-22
9. Brooke Shields Gives Us a Recovery Update After Devastating Injury + We Surprise a Super Mom of 102021-09-23
10. Rach & John Celebrate Their 16th Wedding Anniversary + The Morning Show's Billy Crudup On Season 22021-09-24
11. Rach's Pasta with Pumpkin & Brown Butter + David Burtka's Home Garden Tour2021-09-27
12. Jason Biggs Talks New Hosting Gig + Rach Makes Subs Stuffed with Chicken TENDERS2021-09-28
13. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg Dishes on the Newest Season of Masked Singer + Rach's Fried Stuffed Peppers2021-09-29
14. Country Music Megastar (& Talented Cook) Trisha Yearwood + Queer Eye OG Thom Filicia2021-09-30
15. Rock & Roll Legend Stevie Van Zandt on Memoir + The Kitchen's Jeff Mauro2021-10-01
16. The Resident's Malcolm-Jamal Warner + Rach's Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers2021-10-04
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18. Chef Bobby Flay's Salisbury Steak Twist + Legendary Musician Peter Frampton2021-10-06
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28. Jeremy Sisto Dishes on "Law & Order" Revival + Rach's Greek-Style Burger Patties2021-10-20
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30. Rockstar Nikki Sixx from Mötley Crüe + Broadway Superstar Laura Benanti2021-10-22
31. Chef Missy Robbins' Homemade Cheese Ravioli + Ron & Clint Howard Share Family Stories from New Memoir2021-10-25
32. Stacy London Shares Her Menopause Diary + Dr. Kristi Funk's Tips for Breast Cancer Awareness Month2021-10-26
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34. Rob Lowe Gives the Lowdown on His New Projects + Rach's One-Pan Chicken with Greens2021-10-28
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38. David Duchovny Answers Audience Qs + Rach Makes Eggplant Schnitzel From Her New Book2021-11-03
39. Rach's Everything Chili + Former NY Jet Nick Mangold's Smoky BBQ Chicken Sandwich2021-11-04
40. Rach Makes Linguine with Clams From New Book + Constance Zimmer Dishes on New Thriller Series2021-11-05
41. Alan Cumming Shares Wild Stories From His Career + 2 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Dishes2021-11-08
42. Rach Celebrates Her 27th Book With Harlan Coben + Turkey Roulade with Gravy2021-11-09
43. Oprah's Favorite Things Is BACK! Gayle King + Adam Glassman Show Off 2021 Picks2021-11-10
44. Meet an Inspiring Vet in Honor of Veterans Day + 3 Veggie Thanksgiving Sides2021-11-11
45. Rach Makes Turkey Cornbread Meatballs + Answers Tday Questions With John2021-11-12
46. Tony Hale Dishes on Clifford the Big Red Dog Movie + It's Soup & Pizza Night at Rach's2021-11-15
47. Maria Shriver's Brain-Boosting Snack + Rach's Minestra Soup with Garlic Bread Croutons2021-11-16
48. Ranch Mashed Potatoes (no peeler needed!) + America's Funniest Home Videos Host Alfonso Ribeiro2021-11-17
49. Rach & John's Upstate Home Rebuild Is Complete—and They're Giving Us a Tour!2021-11-18
50. Sopranos Stars Michael Imperioli & Steve Schirripa + Chef Marc Murphy's Stuffing TWO Ways2021-11-19
51. Turkey Carving 101 With Chef Sara Moulton + No More Thanksgiving Disasters!2021-11-22
52. Rach's Pumpkin Popper Mac 'n' Cheese + Daphne Oz's Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Bars2021-11-23
53. Delish Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas From Rach + Curtis Stone2021-11-24
54. Molly Yeh's Chocolate Sea Salt Rugelach + Rach's Ricotta Dumpling Dinner2021-11-30
55. Buddy's New Holiday Cake (+ how to get one!) + Rach's Sicilian Spiral Pasta2021-12-01
56. Get Inspired by Bobby Berk's Holiday Decor DIYs + Dollar Store Decorating Ideas2021-12-02
57. James Corden Joins Rach For the First Time + Rach's Cozy Tortilla Soup2021-12-06
58. Christmas Gift Ideas From Ed-in-Chief of Rach's Mag, Blogger with 15M Followers + More2021-12-07
59. Rach Gives Tour of Her Holiday Home Decor + Vanessa Lachey Talks Island Life With Nick Lachey2021-12-08
60. Clinton Kelly's Go-To Holiday Appetizer + A Magical Holiday Surprise for Inspiring Family2021-12-10
61. Genevieve Gorder Takes Us Behind the Scenes of White House Christmas Decor + Rach's One-Pan Pasta2021-12-13
62. Michael Symon's Gluten-Free Fried Chicken + A Sweet Surprise Reunion2021-12-15
63. Michelle Obama On Providing 1 MILLION Meals to Families in Need + Kristin Chenoweth's Christmas Song2021-12-16
64. Whoopi Goldberg Shows Off New Holiday Sweaters + Rachael's Festive Risotto2021-12-17
65. Rach's Holiday-Ready Pork Roast + Chef Andrew Zimmern's Holiday Favorites2021-12-20
66. Dr. Phil Weighs in On Holiday Family Feuds + Rachael's Beef & Chorizo Tacos2021-12-21
67. An Incredible Story Involving Mysterious Letters to Santa + Holiday Superfoods2021-12-22
68. José Feliciano Performs Feliz Navidad + Rach's Holiday Feast2021-12-23
69. Rach's Holiday Winter Brunch + A Christmas Eve Performance From John's Band The Cringe2021-12-24
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71. Instagram-Worthy Pork Chops + Rachael's Spanish-Style Lentil Soup With Potatoes2022-01-04
72. Rach's Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes + Financial Tips That Could Save You Thousands2022-01-05
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74. Rach's Tuscan-Style Chicken Cacciatore + What to Binge-Watch in 20222022-01-07
75. Fault-Line Cake?? Buddy Valastro Shows You How to Make This Trendy Showstopper Dessert At Home2022-01-10
76. Pistachios & Pillows Could Be The Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep + Overnight Skincare Wonders2022-01-12
77. Rach's Game Day Burgers + Josh Capon's Tailgate-Ready Meatball Hero Bar2022-01-14
78. Michael Strahan Dishes on His Trip to Space + Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Chili2022-01-17
79. Rach Is Making a Steak Night Supper + Dr. Ian's Budget-Friendly Turkey Chili2022-01-19
80. Beat the Winter Blues With All-New Deals + Rachael's Marsala Melts2022-01-21
81. Rachael's Flatbread Pizza 3 Ways + Katie Lee Biegel's Chicken Drumsticks2022-01-24
82. ABC Meteorologist Ginger Zee Talks New Memoir + DIY Upgrades for Less $$2022-01-25
83. Valerie Bertinelli Is Dishing on New Memoir + Baking Her Mom's Upside-Down Cake2022-01-27
84. Dolly Parton Talks New Book, Album and Dolly Cakes + Rach's Chicken & Dumplings2022-01-31
85. Rach's Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Chops + The Ugliest House in America?!2022-02-01
86. Save Money With Budget-Friendly Freezer Meals + "Top Chef" Antonia Lofaso's Rigatoni Vodka2022-02-02
87. Hairstyle Help With Jonathan Van Ness + It's Pasta Night at Rach's!2022-02-03
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89. One of Rach's First-Ever 30 Minute Meals + Brooklyn Beckham's "Squish Burgers"2022-02-07
90. Carson Kressley Pulls Off Jaw-Dropping Makeover + Rach's Eggplant Parm2022-02-08
91. Michael Symon Judges Our 15th Annual Super Bowl Recipe Playoff2022-02-11
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93. The Hilarious Ike Barinholtz Is Here + Chef Millie Peartree Makes Hush Puppies and Honey Butter2022-02-17
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95. Bottom-of-the-Jar Cookies, Oven Fries and More + Rach's Spinach Lasagne2022-02-21
96. Rach's Feta & Tomato Sheet Pan Dinner You Can Make with Chicken or Shrimp2022-02-22
97. An Expert's Sleep Dos and Don'ts + Rach's Chicken Wrapped in Bacon2022-02-23
98. Rach's Mini Meatballs with Orecchiette and Escarole + How To Use Food Scraps2022-02-24
99. Tom Selleck on the Success of "Blue Bloods" + Rach's Steak & Eggs2022-02-25
100. Jay Leno Joins Rach From His Kitchen...In His Garage + Rach's Crunchy Tortilla Wraps2022-02-28
101. One of Rach's Favorite Pizza Places + Farmer Lee Jones Talks Winter Veggies2022-03-01
102. Rob Lowe Talks "9-1-1: Lone Star" + Opens Up About His Bond With His Sons2022-03-02
103. Rach's Portabella Phillys + Gabrielle Bernstein on How to Help Beat Anxiety2022-03-03
104. It's Taco Night at Rach's House + Can You Slow Aging By "Renovating" Your Gut?2022-03-07
105. Legendary Mamma Leone's Veal Parm + Island Wings With Spicy Pineapple Sauce2022-03-08
106. Sunny Anderson's Easy Green Gazpacho + Ryan Michelle Bathe2022-03-10
107. Molly Sims' Beauty Must-Haves + Christina Tosi's Strawberry Shortcake Truffles2022-03-11
108. Our 3-in-1 Show: Chef Sara Moulton's 3 Ways To Use Up Sliced Bread + More2022-03-14
109. Rach's 3-Cheese Rolled Lasagna + A Suitcase That Unpacks Itself?!2022-03-15
110. Tim Tebow on His TWO New Books + Rach's Make-Your-Own-Takeout Chicken Teriyaki2022-03-18
111. Nutritious Mini Meatball and Chicken Soup + TikTok-Famous Salads2022-03-21
112. Camila Alves McConaughey's Sheet Pan Nachos + Rach's Tuscan-Style French Onion Soup2022-03-23
113. Chicken Fried Steak + Rach's Takeout Twist on Chicken Noodle Soup2022-03-25
114. Rach's Garlic Bread Rolls + Man's First Haircut in 24 Years2022-03-28
115. Kristin Chenoweth on If She'll Sing at Her Wedding + Author Harlan Coben's 35th Book2022-03-29
116. Stacy London's Menopause Makeover + Rach's Rotisserie Chicken Meal2022-03-30
117. "Shark" Barbara Corcoran's Advice for Explaining Resume Gaps + Pierogis!2022-03-31
118. Ranch Smashed Potatoes + Hair Hacks from Kim K's Hairstylist2022-04-01
119. Richard Blais' Orange Chicken + Rach's Butter Chicken2022-04-04
120. Sheet Pan Power Hour: 7 Dishes That'll Cover Breakfast Through Dessert2022-04-05
121. Instant Pot Champagne Chicken + Rach's Italian Chicken and Rice Stew2022-04-08
122. Air Fryer Frittata Cups + NY Times Food Writer Melissa Clark's Red Wine Risotto2022-04-11
123. Rach's Pasta with Herb Ricotta and Fresh Tomato Sauce + Dr. Ian Smith Talks New Book "Plant Power"2022-04-12
124. TikTok's Famous Foodies: "PoppyCooks" Makes Crispy Parmesan Potato Cubes2022-04-13
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127. Old-Fashioned Pot Roast From a TikTok Star + Rach Visits Farmer Lee Jones2022-04-18
128. Rach's 10-Ingredient Roast Chicken + DIY Decor Tricks for $10 or Less2022-04-19
129. British Cookbook Author Rosemary Shrager's Sticky Toffee Pudding + a Quick & Easy Comfort Food Dish2022-04-21
130. Shortcut Pappardelle with Beef Ragu + How To Make Thousands Flipping Furniture2022-04-25
131. "Million Dollar Listing's" Ryan Serhant's Tips To Upgrade Your Space + Spicy Eggplant Pasta2022-04-26
132. A New Look for a Deserving Viewer (+ Surprise From Scarlett Johansson!)2022-04-27
133. Rapper Lil Jon on His Surprising New Design Show + Daphne Oz Is Making "Magic" Pancakes2022-04-28
134. The First Meal Rach Ever Made on TV + Updates From Our Most Memorable Stories Over the Years2022-04-29
135. Kyan Douglas Shares Huge Announcement + Rach's Mac & Swiss Cheese with Ham2022-05-02
136. Spicy Lemon Potatoes + Meet a Man Who's Rescued 100+ Animals2022-05-03
137. Rach's Simple Sliced Steak Dinner + Jacques Torres' Go-To Party Dessert2022-05-04
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