Season 5

1. Poker Night

Clams Casino Royale; Shrimp Dean Martinis; Spicy Chicken Cigars

2004-03-21 • 30 min

2. After Hours

Herb and Egg Scramble With Garlic Toast and Sliced Tomatoes; Oven Home Fries With Peppers and Onions

2004-03-28 • 30 min

3. Easter Feast

A classic Easter meal that you can eat all year long. Egg Pasta Frittata; Ham Steaks; Peas And Carrots Spring Salad; Coco-Nut Caramel Chews.

2004-04-03 • 30 min

4. Supper Express

Rachael whips up a fast meal to show you it can be done. Linguini With White Clam Sauce, Beans And Greens Salad.

2004-04-04 • 30 min

5. Taste of Spring

A meal that'll make it feel like Spring all year long. Lambchops With An Arugula Dipping Sauce; Primavera Orzo; Sorbet Eggs.

2004-04-10 • 30 min

6. Now and Then

A meal from yesteryear that tastes even better today. Retro-Metro Fancy Tuna Casserole, Iceberg Lettuce Salad With Tangy Tomato-Tarragon ""French"" Dressing.

2004-04-11 • 30 min

7. 30-Minute Passport to Quebec

Travel to Quebec through your taste buds. French Onion Tartlets, Crispy Duck Salad With Bitter Orange Vinaigrette.

2004-04-13 • 30 min

8. 30 Minutes to Say You're Sorry

There's no better way to apologize than with a great meal. Pate Bites And Herb Brie Board, Chicken In Tarragon Cream Sauce, White And Wild Rice With Walnuts, Triple Chocolate Parfaits.

2004-04-17 • 30 min

9. Unlocking the Host in You

A meal to take the fear out of entertaining. Black Bean Salsa With Exotic Fruit And Vegetable Chips, Cuban-Spiced Pork Tenderloin And Soffrito Rice, Mixed Sorbets.

2004-04-18 • 30 min

10. From Russia With Love

A meal straight from Russia in 30 minutes. Beef Strogonoff; Radish, Apple And Onion Salad.

2004-04-20 • 30 min

11. Dinner Theater

Turn your living room into a screening room with this movie-friendly meal. Veggie And Bread Sticks With Groovy Green Goddess Dip; Chicken Cacciatore Subs; Alfredo's Popcorn.

2004-04-24 • 30 min

12. Accessible Elegance

A fancy and classy meal is only 30 minutes away! Crab Stuffed Portabellas, Citrus-Mustard Dressed Greens, Trifle Cake.

2004-04-25 • 30 min

13. He-Man Helpings

A meal to satisfy even the hungriest mouths. John's Polish Stir Fry, Pierogies Pot Stickers With Herbs And Sour Cream

2004-04-27 • 30 min

14. Destination: Couch

A meal for those nights when it's just you, the couch, and the remote control. Super Stuffed French Bread Pizza Rustica, Chips And Veggies With Sun Dried Tomato Dip.

2004-05-01 • 30 min

15. Rainy Day Relief

A meal to keep you cozy on a rainy day. Sausage, Beans And Broccoli Rabes Soup, Italian Grilled Cheese -N- Tomato Sandwiches.

2004-05-02 • 30 min

16. Beach Body in 30

A meal to help you shed those winter pounds. Fruit Soup with Cantaloupe and Kiwi, Beef and Broccoli Salad.

2004-05-08 • 30 min

17. Check Your Carbs

A meal that's low in carbs but high in flavor. Paco's Fish Tacos In Lettuce Wraps, Guacamole Salad, Mexican Zucchini Oven Fries.

2004-05-09 • 30 min

18. Leave Your Carbs at the Door

Stay true to your low-carbs diet. Cacio E Pepe Spaghetti Squash, Pork Chops With Sweet and Hot Peppers, Wilted Spinach with Garlic Chips.

2004-05-16 • 30 min

19. 30-Minute Picnic

A meal that you can pack up in a hurry or eat right at home. Tuna and Artichoke Stuffed Tomatoes, Red Pepper, Feta and Chick Pea Stuffed Zucchini, Nut and Brown Sugar Stuffed Macintosh Apples.

2004-05-22 • 30 min

20. Quick & Easy

A meal that's so simple and fast, anyone can do it. Smoky Sirloin Stew With Watercress Dumplings; Hot Spiked Cider

2004-05-23 • 30 min

21. Open House

A meal to show the neighborhood you're here to stay. Filet Of Beef Steaks With Horseradish Sauce, Buttered Beets And Peas With Onions.

2004-05-30 • 30 min

22. Endless Summer

A meal that tastes like summer all year long. Oil And Vinegar Slaw, Devilish Chili-Cheese Dogs, Summer-Ish Succotash Salad

2004-05-30 • 30 min

23. Raising The Bar-B-Que

Taking the all-day aspect out of great barbecue. Grilled Green Quesadillas With Brie And Herbs; Barbecued Salmon With Grilled Romaine and Citrus Vinaigrette.

2004-06-05 • 30 min

24. 30-Minute Versatility

Rachael whips up a meal that's easy enough for everyday eating but impressive enough for a last minute dinner party. Baked Fish with Tomatoes, Wine, Parsley and Angel Hair Pasta; Green Beans with Onions; Rhum Baba Tart.

2004-06-15 • 30 min

25. 30-Minute Wedding Bruch

An easy plan for the second most important meal of your wedding. Crunchy Vanilla-Almond French Toast With Fancy Fruit Topping; Sweet N' Smoky Bacon; Mimosas.

2004-06-19 • 30 min

26. Rays' Eye For The Hungry Guy

Rachael intervenes for viewers who need a meal overhaul. Big Mussels With Garlic And Vermouth; Steak Pizzaola With The Works; Romaine Salad With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette.

2004-06-20 • 30 min

27. Hesitant Host

Rachael turns even the shyest chef into the host with the most with this easy crowd-pleasing meal. Oven-Poached Salmon with a Cucumber Relish; Broccoli Rice; Angel Food Cake with Mixed Berries and Sauce.

2004-06-22 • 30 min

28. Open All Night

Food to satisfy your late night cravings. Super-Stuffed Monte Cristo Sandwiches; Yogurt Crunch Parfaits.

2004-06-26 • 30 min

29. Dinner and A Song

A meal to chill out with as you listen to some tunes with your friends. Vinyl Pizza, ""Pop-Sta"" Pasta Bar.

2004-06-27 • 30 min

30. Burger Time

Rachael spices up the classic burger. Southwest Turkey Burgers; Spicy-Onion Rings.

2004-07-03 • 30 min

31. Entertaining Maximizers

Rachael shares a few simple tips that'll send you on your way to easy entertaining. Jumbo Shrimp Wrapped with Arugula and Prosciutto; Pita-Sa-La- Dip; Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Crudite.

2004-07-04 • 30 min

32. Steak Amplified

Rachael makes steak meal and some awesome sides to go with it. Peeper Steak; Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms; Simple Mixed Salad with ""House"" Dressing

2004-07-10 • 30 min

33. Low-Carb, Not No-Carb

Rachael demonstrates that it's just as easy to whip up a low-carb feast all on your own. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Scallops; Barbecued Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps

2004-07-11 • 30 min

34. Midsummer Mixer

How to cook for a hungry summer crowd. Gutsy Red Pepper Gazpacho; Sugared Sirloins With Jalapeno-Lime Corn On The Cob; Angel Food Cake With Berries and Whipped Cream

2004-07-17 • 30 min

35. Mellow Out in 30

Rachael makes a low-carb meal that'll leave you satisfied. Mini Cheeseburger Salad with Yellow Mustard Dressing; Haricots Frites.

2004-07-18 • 30 min

36. Chicken 365

A whole new way to look at chicken. Cordon Bleu Chicken Burgers, Herbes De Provence Red Potato Oven Fries, Five-Minute Pro-Quick-Erols.

2004-07-24 • 30 min

37. Fittin' In

Rachael makes a healthy, sensible and satisfying meal for the dieters out there. Blackened Chicken Pizza with Yellow Tomato Salsa; Lowfat Ranch Dressing over Chopped Salad; Monkey Chunky Shakes

2004-07-25 • 30 min

38. 30-Minute Surf and Turf

Rachael makes a fun new take on surf 'n turf. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles; Sirloin Burgers on a Bed of Lettuce with Grilled Shrimp and Horseradish Chili Sauce.

2004-07-31 • 30 min

39. Kickin' Out the Carbs

Rachael makes a low-carb meal with lots of flavor. Lamb Mini Burger on Mixed Salad with Fennel; Ham and Cheese Cucumber Snackers.

2004-08-01 • 30 min

40. Quick & Cool

Rachael makes some quick and easy recipes that'll keep you and your kitchen nice and cool. Turkey Club Salad with Avocado Dressing; Easy Cheesy Snack; Frothy-Chilly Fruit Smoothies

2004-08-07 • 30 min

41. Results Guaranteed

Rachael makes a meal with guaranteed results. Marinated Grilled Flank Steak; BLT Smashed Potatoes; Garlicky Broccolini

2004-08-08 • 30 min

42. To Busy To Cook?

Rachael makes a simple meal for people who are too busy to cook. Mexican Lasagna; Fruit and Vegetable Salad with a Chili Vinaigrette

2004-08-14 • 30 min

43. Kitchen Survivor

Rachael creates a brand new dinner menu that's gonna bring your meals back to life with gusto! Chicken, Chorizo and Tortilla Soup; Pecan Pie Sundaes

2004-08-15 • 30 min

44. Give 'Em a Break

Rachael shows you how to make a satisfying meal for tired chef in your life. What a face! Open Faced Hot Turkey Sammies; Sausage Stuffing; Gravy; Warm Apple-Cranberry Sauce; Smashed Potatoes with Bacon.

2004-08-22 • 30 min

45. The Heat Is On

A meal for those of you who like it HOT. Turkey Chipotle Chili With Pepper Jack Cheese Corn Cake Toppers; Cranberry Frozen Margaritas; Mexican ""Fried"" Ice Cream.

2004-08-21 • 30 min

46. Home Improvement

Rachael shows you how to makeover your menu. Italian Mini Meat Loaves with Mac and Three Cheeses; Seared Greens with Red Onion and Vinegar.

2004-08-29 • 30 min

47. Turbo Classics

Rachael uses a few well-placed short cuts to get all day flavor without spending the day in the kitchen! Garlic Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon; Pesto Mashed Potatoes; Sweet Bitter Greens with Gorgonzola Dressing.

2004-08-30 • 30 min

48. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Rachael makes a versatile meal you'll be eating morning, noon, and night. Green Ranch Hand Eggs; Mexican Coffee.

2004-09-04 • 30 min

49. 30-Minute New Beginnings

Rachael makes a low-carb dinner. Stuffed Pork Chops with Sausage and Apricots; Sauteed Yellow Squash; Baked Beets

2004-09-05 • 30 min

50. To The Max

Rachael makes a rib-sticking meal with maximum flavor. SKIRT STEAK LACED WITH BLUE CHEESE BUTTER; SHERRY CHERRY TOMATOES; ROASTED ASPARAGUS TIPS

2004-09-11 • 30 min

51. Long Live the King

Rachael whips up a classic meal in a flash. CHICKEN A LA KING; ICEBERGS IN RUSSIA SALAD

2004-09-12 • 30 min

52. The Best of the Boot

Rachael makes the best of the boot. VEAL CHOPS WITH PEPPERS; BUCATINI ALL' AMATRICIANA

2004-09-18 • 30 min

53. Big Flavor Brunch

Rachael makes a flavorful brunch for you to invite the gang over and enjoy. Pasta Salad with Lemon-Pesto Dressing; Sweet Italian Sausage Patties; Birds in a Nest.

2004-09-19 • 30 min

54. Now That's A Sandwich!

Rachael makes a super sandwich with all kinds of hot and delicious stuff spilling out of the middle. SUPER EGGPLANT SUBS; SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

2004-09-25 • 30 min

55. Meal Therapy

A simple straightforward meal for a relaxing night at home. minestrone alla genovese - vegetable and bean soup with pesto; panini con rucola e prosciutto - sandwiches with arugula and ham.

2004-09-27 • 30 min

56. Dishes Are A Drag

A meal that's easy to east and even easier to clean up. Latin chicken and rice pot olive and pepper salsa; avocado and garlic sour cream.

2004-09-28 • 30 min

57. Breakfast Makeover

Rachael adds a kick to your usual humdrum breakfasts. black pepper and asiago scones; salami scrambles; pink sunrise cocktails.

2004-09-29 • 30 min