Ever wonder what Rachael Ray cooks when the cameras aren't rolling? Here she gives you an inside look into her kitchen for one full year. My Year in Meals offers intimate access to tasty dishes that will take you from breakfast to dinner. From the meals she whips up at a moment's notice to family feasts, and dishes inspired by her travels around the world, you can now enjoy twelve incredible months of Rachael's homemade favorites.

Need something to get you out of bed in the morning? Try the Almond Custard Brioche Toast or Eastern Egg Sandwiches with Bacon. Looking to fire up that backyard barbecue? Try the Baby Back Ribs with Bourbon BBQ sauce. For something simple that will knock your guests' socks off, try Rachael's Egg Tagliatelle with Truffle Butter and Butternut Squash Risotto. Rachael even shares her husband John Cusimano's amazing cocktail recipes, guaranteeing that you'll never reach for store-bought Margarita mix again. To top it off, Rachael includes personal stories behind many of the dishes and her own never-before-seen photos of these culinary creations. In no time at all, you'll feel like you've stepped into her home for a change!

Rachel Ray, born on August 25, 1968 in Glens Falls, New York, is a talk show and Food Network host and author of several bestselling cookbooks. She grew up in Lake George, New York. Her family owned a restaurant in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and her mother managed restaurants in upstate New York. Ray says that her grandfather, Emmanuel Scuderi, and her Cajun ancestory were also strong influences on her cooking. In 2006, Ray's "30 Minute Meals" received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Service Show. In September of 2006, "The Rachael Ray Show" premiered as a daytime talk show. Ray also received an award, the Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment, for her show in 2008. With the help of Bill Clinton, Ray launched the charity, "Yumo-O! Organization" in 2007 to help combat childhood hunger and to educate children and families on healthy eating.