How Rachael Ray Built a Successful Cooking Empire

Gourmandize Staff, 10/05/2020

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Who doesn't love Rachael Ray? She's one of our favorite Food Network stars, thanks to her down-to-earth, approachable cooking style and bubbly personality.

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She Saw a Problem and Found a Solution

Rachael Ray became a household name thanks to her 30-minute meals concept. She first came up with it when working for a gourmet grocer in Upstate New York. Customers loved the ingredients found there, but dragged their feet when it came to cooking. So, she began demonstrating how to make meals that were both quick and delicious. Soon, she started doing these demos on local TV channels, and then the Food Network—penning several cookbooks in the process.

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