Rachael Ray's Open House Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes for Easy Entertaining

by Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray's new Open House Cookbook provides a fabulous collection of tempting, easy recipes to entertain a crowd.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Reference, Food

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 21, 1999

About the author

Rachael Domenica Ray is an American cook, television personality, businesswoman, and author. She hosted the syndicated daily talk and lifestyle program Rachael Ray. Other programs to her credit include 30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels, $40 a Day, Rachael Ray's Week in a Day, and the reality format shows Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off and Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off. Ray has written several cookbooks based on the 30 Minute Meals concept, and launched a magazine, Every Day with Rachael Ray, in 2006. Ray's television shows have won three Daytime Emmy Awards.

Reviews

[Margie · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's okay, but not great. I thought the recipes were a bit too simplistic.

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of Rachael's first cookbook, this one focuses on entertaining for larger groups. As usual for Rachael there are few desserts as she's not a baker, but I'm intrigued by one of her recipes for a peanut butter kiss cookie. For larger groups, she includes menus and recipes for a tapas party, an Italian feast, a mix-n-match party with a selection of dips/spreads, what she calls pick-ups and nibbles.

[Stephanie Addie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rachael Ray has some awesome recipes in the cookbook. I really appreciate the recipes

[Artina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rachael's recipes make me excited to host gatherings and are easy to follow. I can't wait to try the tapas and dips.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just bought this book for $1 at the used book store in our local library.

I have to admit, I can't stand to watch Rachael Ray on TV. If you can't stand to listen to her, you know what I mean.

However, when I skimmed through the book, I realized a few things. 1. I immediately saw several recipes that I would make. 2. it was only $1.
3. I didn't have to listen to Rachael Ray on TV! :)

I love this book! The recipes are delicious, beautiful, and for the most part, easy. I also like her ideas for entertaining. She gives great tips, plans entire get together menus and stresses the importance of the enjoyment of the person throwing the party.

To quote her introduction:

"There was a time before video games, VCR's, and personal computers when people - friends, family and neighbors - were their own entertainment. We did not plan and schedule every minute of every day. We had no use for home-entertaining divas and gurus because we did not care to formalize and accessorize our leisure time. Work was hard, and when it was over, this was our time to relax, visit with each other, and eat. Life was informal and we would drop in on one another. Somehow there was always enough food and drink to go around. This book is a plea to return, if only for a moment, to this other time and place."

Makes me want to have a party!

[Kim M-M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe they were a little too easy. If you don't have the time to write down your own recipes, this book will do. Not very impressive, but it might be good when you are frazzled and can't think properly.

[Gabrielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

i have RELIZED THAT THIS BOOK ROCKS

[Rowleen]

browsing love idea of 30 min to make a meal...i think i may make Tortelloini en Brodo!

[Beka · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very mediocre.

[Evelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything looked yummy, and it was like reading short stories! Wanted to cook so many of the recipes. Somethings to try over Holiday break.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very simple recipes.