“30 Minute Meals” is a program on the Food Network, hosted by Rachael Ray. It was her inaugural show on the network, premiering in the autumn of 2001. The series focuses on quick and easy cooking for those who are short on time. Filmed in a live-to-tape format, Ray prepares nearly all the dishes in real-time. In 2006, the show received an Emmy for Best Daytime Service Show.

A notable aspect of the show is Ray’s ability to reinvent traditional recipes, some of which typically require lengthy cooking times. Her goal is to prepare meals in under 30 minutes. Additionally, Ray has hosted two special episodes titled “Thanksgiving in 60,” which revolve around preparing a Thanksgiving feast in just one hour.

At the start of each episode, Ray introduces herself 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.”