Every cook deserves a Dutch oven - and some great recipes to go with it!

Not just for cooking over a campfire anymore, Dutch Ovens are now the fashionable gourmet kitchen tool. From ceramics in bright hues made by upscale kitchenware companies like Staub and Le Creuset, the Dutch Oven is the must-have item in the modern kitchen.

“Whenever I have dinner parties, I break out my Dutch oven. I can cook right on the stovetop, so the oven is free for other dishes. Plus, cast iron keeps everything warm on the table.” - Teri Tsang Barrett, Food Editor for Every Day with Rachael Ray (more…)

Make your child’s next birthday party REALLY BIG! In the March issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray, you’ll find recipes, games and even a play list to make your child’s birthday one for the record books – starting with a 7 inch JUMBO Cupcake!

On the Menu: Jumbo Cupcake, Big Broccoli, Humungo Hamburger, Macho Nachos, Mega Milkshake (see recipes below)

Game On! Play these easy party games: (more…)

My Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Breasts, published in Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats is one of the most popular recipes I’ve ever written over in the last decade (and I’ve written literally thousands!). Here, I’m turning the recipe into a family favorite using the kid crowd-pleaser: chicken tenders! To bump up the health factor, I used whole grain pretzels and added zucchini sticks, too. (more…)

Let your sweetie know you love them this Valentine’s Day!

Go to www.RachaelRayMag.com/February and send your special someone a Valentine e-card featuring a recipe for a tasty dessert – plus your personalized note.

Pick from a delicious Almond Joy Mousse Cake, Apple Dumplings, Champagne Chocolate Mousse, Dulce de Leche Cheesecake and more. (more…)

Celebrate Fat Tuesday the old-fashioned way – with a classic Bayou feast! For additional recipes pick up the February issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray - on newsstands now!

Classic Hurricane Cocktails
Makes 8 Drinks

½ cup sugar
Ice cubes
2 cups rum
2 cups passion fruit juice
2 cups orange juice
2 cups pineapple juice
½ cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
Juice of 4 limes (about ½ cup)
Bitters, such as Angostura
8 fresh pineapple wedges (more…)

KIDS RECIPE: Make this easy, cheesy cauliflower pasta - a new family favorite.

To-Tasty-to-be-Good-for-You Cauliflower Mac ‘n’ Cheese
4 Servings

Ingredients:
Salt
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 pound whole wheat pasta
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups shredded shard cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Pepper (more…)