30 Minute Meals Season 5, Episode 9: Unlocking the Host in You

1

Poker Night

Clams Casino Royale; Shrimp Dean Martinis; Spicy Chicken Cigars

30 min

2

After Hours

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

30 min

10

From Russia With Love

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

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.

30 min

12

Accessible Elegance

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

30 min

28

Open All Night

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

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.

30 min

30

Burger Time

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

30 min

41

Results Guaranteed

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

30 min

51

Long Live the King

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

30 min

52

The Best of the Boot

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

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.

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

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.

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.

30 min

57

Breakfast Makeover

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

30 min