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Tune in and cook along with Rachael this week! Here's a list of all the ingredients in the dishes you’ll see Rachael prepare every day. Watch the show to find out what's for dinner each night, and then check back online for in depth step-by-step instructions.

thursday

November 27, 2008

Fruit and Cheesecake Bite Skewers

• 1 container (about 40 pieces) Sara Lee cheesecake bites
• 1 whole fresh pineapple, cut into bite-size chunks
• 16 medium strawberries
• 8 wooden or metal skewers

Potato Soup with the Works

• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 4 leeks, green parts removed and discarded, white parts chopped
• 4 to 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme, removed from stems
• 1 tablespoon paprika, plus additional for garnish
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
• A dash of hot sauce (optional)
• 1 cup shredded New York-style cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano
• Scallions, for garnish
• Sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Lusciously Rich Hot Chocolate

• 4 cups milk, divided
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 7 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels