A viewer named Martha appeared on the show a while back, and her similarity to Paula Deen fooled a lot of the audience members into thinking the Southern Butter Lover was in the house! They showed the video, and some pictures, then talked a bit to Martha about it - only to surprise her with the real thing as Paula Deen joined them on stage!

No visit from Paula would be complete without a stop in the kitchen - and this time the southern belle’s makin whoopie! Red Velvet Whoopie Pies, that is… check out all the tom foolery here!

Then it’s time for 39 year old twins Monica and Melody to break out of their rut with a twin makeover! They both feel they’ve lost their stylish look, preferring comfortably oversized t-shirts and pants on a daily basis. They’re fed up though, and want their style back again! Gretta steps up to the plate, and does the makeover - with a twist! One twin is made over with products worth $999, and the other’s brand new look comes care of products from the 99 cent store, to prove you don’t have to spend a fortune to look great! Click here for the big reveal!

Marg Helgenberger joins Rach at the kitchen table to talk about her series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, on which she’s starred for the past 9 years. The skills there have even helped bust her now 18 year old son Hughie! “He could never get away with anything!” Has her son ever been self-conscious about having a star mom? ONly when they asked her to do Playboy and he begged her not too!

She stays in shape now by watching what she eats, but isn’t fanatical about it. Getting older, the 50 year old actress knows her metabolism is slowing so is more careful with laying off the sugar and carbs.

Next up Rach makes a kitchen call, checking in with a viewer named Marie who tried out Rach’s Crispy Parm-Crusted Filet of Fish and Buttery Bowties with Peas and is surprised by a special gift from Rach.

Dinner time!
Crispy Curry Fried Chicken
Lentil Salad

The “queen of hip-hop soul” joins Rachael today, not just at the kitchen table but also in the kitchen! Mary J. Blige laughs with Rach and says that even she can lose her cool, especially when performing for the Obamas! “That was the biggest moment for me” said Mary about her performance at the We Are One concert a few days before the inauguration. She admits she was shaking before she went out, as well as while performing and that’s just not like her. “Michelle Obama looked over at me and gave me this look like ‘You’d better not be nervous! You’d better sing this song, girl!’”

They talk a bit about family - as when Mary married Kendu Issacs, she gained a husband and a family. She says she’s learned confidence from Kendu’s children, and to be very sure of herself, just like they are. Be loose and free, let life be life. She says the kids are picky - they don’t like sauces, mayonase or ketchup. They like chicken and bread - dry, just like their dad.

Does she have any beauty tips? She says she just pampers herself at home with scrubs and exfoliating, and she shows Rach how to make a product she uses - a grapefruit and lemon grass body scrub. She loves Carol’s Daughter products, and that’s her pampering.

Do you hate your voice? Most people do, and voice coach Roger Love understands that. Everyone is different - what’s important is to be the best we can be within that difference. He has a technique which he teaches that can help everyone go from the lowest note to the highest without pressure or straining - and everyone can do it. Everyone has three voices, he says - the chest voice where we speak, the head voice way above and middle voice that hardly anyone knows about in between. If you have all three of the voices “you can pretty much do whatever you want” which is exactly what he teaches. He gives some techniques to some viewers who are desperate for a voice makeover.

Elizabeth wants to sound more mature, less like a little girl, and Roger says that she doesn’t have any bottom to her voice, so no way to get volume. He gives her some techniques and after a few weeks of practicing she shares her new deeper voice - which she loves and no longer minds hearing.

Dawn is desperate to get rid of her NY accent, which has always made her self-conscious and even held her back from speaking at her father’s eulogy. Roger explains that accents are created by placing your mouth in a less than optimal position. He teaches Dawn to drop her jaw more and separate her teeth and she is thrilled with the result and way more confident.

Karen says her voice is way too low, and most people think she’s a man. Roger tells her she’s trapped in the lowest part of her range, and he works with her to connect the middle and head voice to give her the feminine beautiful girly tones. Karen says it was difficult and she slips back easily, but she keeps practicing.

Roger gives three tips to help everyone wanting to improve their voice:

• Melody. “Most of us speak like we’re one note on a piano. A piano has 88 keys — you gotta touch some of the other keys! You gotta go up, you gotta go down and you have to practice that. Melody is key.”

• Volume. “We’ve become a world of whisperers. We’re talking to everyone like we’re not public speakers. I say we are all public speakers. You might be talking to one person or your dog — they’re your public. You don’t have to have a thousand people. We are all public speakers the second it comes out.”

• Breathe. “Most of us are holding our breaths when we speak. You should breathe in through your nose, not your mouth. When you breath in through your nose it sends moist air to the chords. Pretend you have a balloon in your stomach. Fill up the balloon, and then when you’re speaking, the whole time you’re speaking your stomach is supposed to be coming in. If it’s not, then you’re holding your breath.”

Get some more tips here!

What’s for dinner:
Teriyaki Chiken Lettuce Cups
Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Cups
Greek Salad with yogurt Dressing
Sish Kabobs with Spanikopita Orzo

The Biggest Loser trainer, Jillian, stops by today to talk a bit more about fitness, the show, and of course - her new book Master Your Metabolism. When Rachael says she isn’t going to give up her pasta, Jillian reminds her that she can still have it - just make it a whole wheat versions. The whole grain is a complex carbohydrate and breaks down more slowly, which stabilizes your blood sugar. bleached pasta has a lot of chemicals, and can actually damage your metabolism. Rachael agrees, and says that she prefers the nutty flavors of whole wheat pasta anyway, which thrills Jillian as they have a lot of common ground.

When asked about the new season currently filming, Jillian says there’s some truly tense moments. “It’s incredibly aggressive and it’s very hard on them emotionally, and that’s why you see them crying and fighting all the time with me.” She says the season is extremely confrontational, but she feels it’ll all work out in the end.

Rachael decides to give Jillian a challenge - sending her to a burger restaurant to prove she can stick to her regimen when facing temptation. Jillian says it was a test but there’s no menu she can’t tackle. Here’s some tips to help you avoid some of the more fattening options just like she did:

Avoid artificial sweeteners in your tea. “Honey is a better option,” Jillian says. “It has anti-bacterial properties; when used in moderation it can be good for you.”

Order salad dressing on the side. “You will easily save well over half the calories, and it’s not worth it to spend 200 calories on dressing,” she says. “You know what else you can do? Get balsamic vinegar on the side. There’s no calories in that and it’s great for you.”

Avoid foods that are fried or sauteed. Don’t be afraid to ask the wait staff questions about healthy alternatives, such as requesting that a dish is steamed or grilled instead of fried.

Order veggies. “I always tell the contestants on The Biggest Loser that green vegetables are free,” Jillian says. “Go bananas!”

Choose your calories carefully. Before heading to a restaurant, arm yourself with a pocket-sized calorie book or use your cell phone to track the calories in your meals. When you get the menu, Jillian suggests asking yourself a series of questions about the choices. “Stop and think it through,” Jillian says. “Do I really want this? How will I feel after I eat it? Is it going to put me in a tailspin, am I going to regret my decision? Is it getting me closer to my ultimate goal?”

What about desert? Jillian admits to being busted and liking the occasional bite of cake - but assures us that it’s fine to enjoy all things in moderation. See more with Jillian backstage here.

Jeff Goldblum stops by to taste Rach’s dish made just for him “Golden Blum Chicken” but she makes him sing for his supper - which wows the audience. He learned to play the piano from his mom, and he plays Jazz whish is a hobby since that time. He’s been playing out and about in LA with a jazz group called the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. He’s also appearing as Det. Zach Nichols on Law and Order: Criminal Intent. More backstage with Jeff - find out how he annoys his friends!

Next up a smart viewer who can help you feed your family for under five bucks - and Erin’s on hand to share her basic guidelines with us after having created 200 affordable recipies, and starting her $5 dinners blog.

• Make a weekly meal plan based on coupons and sale items for your family’s favorite foods.

• Buy meat on sale and freeze the unused portions.

• Use cash at the grocery store so there’s no temptation to overspend.

• Multiply the savings from coupons by picking up one newspaper for each family member.

She spends about 30 minutes a week following the tips, but saves $50 to $80 a week doing so - it’s worth that time!

What’s for Dinner?
Erin Chase’s Cranberry Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes
Erin Chase’s Bacon and Egg Quesadillas
Brown Rice Pilaf
Cheeseless Quesadillas

Then it’s time for another round of Going Too Far, and they tackle several things items:

Heart Attack Grill - hospital themed restaurant that offers free food to anyone over 300 pounds - and you weigh in as you come in, and their special burger is a Triple Bypass, and the waitresses are dressed as sexy nurses, and they refer to their patrons as patients. Is it going to far? One lady says it’s ok by her, it’s just all in good fun and brilliant marketing. Of course the other side is it’s rewarding obesity and offering free drugs to drug addicts. What does Bob say? He says for him personally that he comes from a family of Heart Attacks in late 40s and early 50s, and he loves a burger, but then he has to work it off. He understands peoples indulgences and loves food himself a lot. He says moderation is the key - maybe change the name - but they end up fence sitting.

Speed round: Decorated Dogs. Groomers compete for the best styled dogs and Bob laughs and says it’s a little too far - I mean, come on, feathers and saddles? yikes.

Sponsor my Implants: Women can post photos of themsleve on a website, and have people help pay for their implants - Bob says whatever, floatation devices always needed!

High Five Ban: A school bans all physical contact including high fives, hand shakes, etc, to cut down on tom foolery because one kid was kicked in the groin. Bob says it’s a little too far, take care of the problem in the people, not taking out high fiving for everyone.

A viewer has discovered his personal diet - a fast food diet! The only way for Dough, who lost 15 pounds after one month of breakfast burritos, grilled chicken and salads at McDonalds,He was able to eat at his favorite place, choose the best foods there, and exercise. It all elad to him losing weight, and Rach congratulates him with his first home-cooked meal in a month: Sliced Flat Iron Steak with parmesan Crusted Oven Potatoes.

Think that’s cool? Check out this pair - Mother and Daughter authors of vampire stories! PC Cast started writing by herself, but her inner 70s teenager started to speak on the page and the words weren’t right, so she turned to 19 year old Kristin for some help. Their fifth book, Hunted, debuted at number one on the USA Today best seller list! Even better, their books have recently been option by Hollywood to be made into movies! Who would they like to see cast? Tom Welling maybe, and possibly Miley Cyrus, or Vanessa Hudgens.

…a disney channel vampire movie? Interesting…

But hey - let’s talk about some food. Beefsteak Tomato Salad with Steak Sauce Dressing, and Spring Stroganoff.

Ugly Betty’s Ana Ortiz joins Rach, and gives her show job a try real life - spending a day in New Yorks Cutler Salon. She’s terrified of the prospect of taking scissors to someone’s head, but works it out in the end. Afterwads, backstage, she gives her number one pregnancy survival tip.

Art Smith is in the kitchen with Rachael, and talks about getting to serve the Obama’s on Valentine’s day - get his Goat Cheese Biscuit recipe here! - but he’s most proud about his efforts to help combat hunger in America. He’s a part of Share Our Strength, an organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger, and has teamed up with Quaker Oats to offer $500 “Quaker Go Grants” to those looking to help feed hungry people in their area. Find out how to apply here, and get Art’s recipe for Meatballs with Toasted Oats, too!

Wouldn’t you love to look 20lbs thinner without putting any exercise into it? All of us would! Two fashion stylists claim to have cracked the fashion code to using proportions to slim down any figure. They even say there’s an exat mathematical equation for how to wear every piece in your closet. Click here for Ruth Levy and her twin sister Sarah’s guide and check out their site The Fashion Code.

Here’s some tips to get you started…

Neckline “The best neckline for all women is a V-neck,” Ruth says. “It transforms your upper body from a beer can and into a wine glass! … We’ve been amazed. For the years that we’ve used it, we’ve not found a single person that it doesn’t work on!”

Slim your hips through your sleeves. “Where do sleeves fall? Right at your hip. If you have extra sleeves there, you have more hip!” Sara says, explaining that fitted clothing will always make you look younger and more trim. “This is a really great secret to take away: Extra fabric equals extra girth. You know, you gain a few pounds and you think you’re covering it with oversize clothing? But the converse is true. You’re just simply adding girth to your figure because nobody knows if that’s air or you, and they assume that it’s you.”

Pant lengths For a sleek look, keep pants long and slim. A longer hemline will give the illusion of a slender figure, because when people look at you their eye has farther to travel to reach the end of the hem. And, if you’re trying to look slender avoid wide pants. They always create wide legs.

Also: Meet a 15 year old chef who’s Public Access show “Oven Luv’n with Chef Melisa” airs weekly on the Massachusetts Public Access Chanel, get some tips on keeping your food fresh, and of course, the FOOD! Spinach-Artichoke Stuffed Shells.

Stacey is a 40 year old mother of four and tried out because she loves younger men - their passion, energy and drive all is something she feels she has in common with them. “To have 20 guys in one house at the same time vying for my attention? It was an absolute blast. I’d do it again in a heartbeat!”

Can she find love on a reality show with a much younger man? Click here for a sneak peak. Also - some skin care tips from Vivica backstage.

After a TV Pitchmen Challenge where rachael tests their ability to sell anything - including big name Billy May Hays! - and sends them to a store to sell… coffee cup sleeves. Something everyone can get for free. Do people buy them? Click above! Then, to cap it all off, Thriving Ivy performs on stage - and they sound fantastic!

For dinner: Cheesesteak Chimichangas, Florentine Dream Burgers, and Squashed Rosemary Potatoes

He’s recounting his memories of the Price is Right in his new book called Priceless Memories and says that while fans often yelled and hollered when their name was called, none can compare to a pregnant fan. She went into labor during the taping and when he said to help her out as fast as they could, she didn’t want to go- in case they called her name. That’s a dedicated fan! More backstage with Bob Barker!

An audience member helped Racahel preview the May edition of Every Day with Rachael Ray and her “Big Deals” issue where there were a variety of prizes to win. She correctly guessed the array of products as more or less than the displayed price, and the entire audience won them all.

• JVC “Bi-METAL” Structure Headphones
• Bella Professional Die Cast 12-Cup Coffee Maker
• 10-Piece Set of Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Pots and Pans
• Weber Q 140 Electric Grill
• iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot

The heartthrob of Dancing with the Stars, Gilles Marini joined Rach at the kitchen table, after being swarmed by every female in the building! Gilles said he had started to teach them the tango, but hadn’t finished - they’re waiting for him and another lesson. Oh to have been in the audience that day! Gilles says women follow him everwhere now, and he just hugs them all and takes pictures, as well as answering emails. One guy even credits Gilles dancing for the reason his wife drug him to the bedroom afterwards - it’s like a public service! Ha!

Though he played Samantha’s sexy next door neighbor in Sex and the City movie, he’s not sure if he’ll have a part in the upcoming sequel - but he’ll sign up right away if it’s offered. In the meantime, he and his wife have been rocking out the marriage for 11 years, and “Life is good!” What’s his lucky charm? Click here!

Next up, check here to see the winner of the last Hey Can You Cook (3!) and her kitchen makeover that she gave to her mom. Then it’s dinner time with Sausage and Pepper Makeover and Lemon Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup.

She compares the Hannah Montana phenomenon to Clark/Kent Superman - it’s like superman for girls and fans relate to that. They don’t want to “put on a mask and fight people” they just “want to look pretty!” Girls are all about the glamour, which Miley says she is too, sometimes. She likes to dress up, but is a tomboy at heart, and loves to be in sweatpants as much as possible. And any guys for her will just have to accept that she’s a video game person, and would rather hang out at the house, watch movies, play games or basketball rather than be fancy somewhere else.

We’ve all seen her with her onscreen crushes - but who’s her celeb crush? Check it out here for more Miley footage!

Miley also has a new book out, called Miles to Go, in which she sets some rumors straight. SHe also uses Twitter to instantly let her fans know what is fact or fiction now, and calls it her own rumor patrol. “It’s like, I’m out here living my dream, and I’m doing something that very few people get to do, so why someone would want to take that away from me when I’ve worked so hard for it I really don’t understand. I don’t really understand the negative vibes.” She’s proud of being honest and real about herself, and kids who read her book and follow her career appreciate that. She says that all the photos are retouched, that she’d be happy to look perfect all the time, but no one does. She is, however, proud of her new skill: coloring her own hair!

The audience asks some questions, and turns out she gets in trouble most often for picking on her little sister, and yes - she has a curfew. She’s also an old fashioned girl in one respect, she wants her boyfriends to meet her dad. Justin Gaston, her current boyfriend, has a leg up though, as they were introduced by dad. She even admits to not liking him at first, but says “But honestly, he’s like the coolest guy, so it’s good. And I’ve never been closer to the Lord since I met him, because he’s actually taught me to read the stories in the Bible — not just quick little verses that will help me, but things that will help other people, so it’s just empowered me.”

Billy Ray joins them then, and talks a bit about the love of his life, wife Tish, and calls her “A ray of hope” - which had Miley teasing “I’m going to throw up!” Speaking of upchucking - is Miley a picky eater? She says no, she’ll eat anything, but she tends to pick it apart. She’s also an Ovaltine addict, which Billy Ray says is his fault - his dad made it for the family every morning, and now he does the same. He then performs for Miley and Rachael, and makes some Ovaltine too. Click here with more of Billy Ray backstage, including what’s on his playlist.

Also on the show, Justin Kredible - watch his tricks here and here!

Hungry? Try these:
Roast Cicken with Lemon and Artichokes
Sauteed Asparagus Tips and Peas
Saffron Pilaf

Valerie stuck to an intense fitness regimen to prepare for the photoshoot - and says that it was so much work she gave up her champagne, which she’ll never do again! She stuck to her Jenny Craig food, and worked out for 2 hours in the morning and another 2 in the afternoon for a month to lose the extra 10 pounds. She was down at 123 for the photoshoot, but is comfortably stable at 132 now, with an hour of daily exercise. She’s been working her abs like crazy, but declares it’s a body anyone can have. She contributes part of her success to being partnered up with Tom, (click here for some workout tips!) and that’s the key - get a friend to work out with you. Here’s a look at her workout, too!

What’s Wolfie think of Mom being in a bikini? “He actually came by for the end of the shoot and was like ‘Oh wow, you look great!’” says Val, and adds that the first person to call when the magazine hit the stands was her mom. With the careful eye of her family and fans, she is extra vigilant about her program and remembers how bad the old habits made her feel. IF she gets a craving now, she just smells it, and doesn’t indulge! Here’s some more answers with Val backstage.

Are you lost around Facebook? Facebook Frenzy has hit Rachael Ray and you can become a fan of the show if you haven’t already! Omar Wasow is on hand to help you get stared and explain a little bit about what you need to know.

Pages and Profiles. Individuals can create a personal profile page with information about themselves, or they can also create pages for things that they like, such as elected officials, restaurants or their favorite hobbies. “Basically, it’s a way on Facebook of showing love for something you’re passionate about,” Omar says.

Status updates. You can update what you’re doing or how you’re feeling and all of your friends will see that. Plus, fans of the Rachael Ray Show can find out what’s coming up on the program!

The “Wall.” Omar explains, “It’s a little bit like a guest book where your fans or friends can post things to the page.”

Friending. If someone wants to see your page, they send you a friend request, but it can get sticky if you have information on your page that you don’t want certain people or groups to see. “There’s no one right rule that’s going to work for everybody,” Omar says, “but make a rule and stick to it. If somebody invites you to be their friend and you don’t want to accept, what you can do is send them a note that says, ‘I only use Facebook for alumni issues, I don’t want to be friends with a co-worker.’ That allows you to say it’s not personal.”

Omar adds, “You can also ignore that note if it’s not somebody you know well. They won’t know that you’ve ignored it and that allows you to keep some distance, and there doesn’t have to be a confrontation. If you do want to accept the friend request, you can set up a group and then use privacy settings on Facebook so that none of those students or coworkers or family members have access to some of your private information.”

Photos. “There are lots of embarrassing things that can happen on Facebook,” Omar says. “With photos, you can set privacy settings so that your photos become private and your co-workers won’t see those naked photos of you when you were 2 years old. Also, what people will often do is tag a photo of you on their profile, and if it’s embarrassing, anybody who has access to your profile can see those photos too. What you can do in that case is untag those photos. It’s very straight forward, but like anything, you need to play with it a little.”

Got questions about Ham? Rachael has answers!

Types of Ham

Bone-in: “Bone-in” have at least the leg or hip bone still intact. They are also available whole, as a shank-half or as a butt-half.

Butt: A meatier portion, it has a round, blunt end.

Shank: This portion has a tapered end and is generally easier to carve than the butt-end.

Semi-Boneless: Some of the bones have been removed — only the center bone remains.

Fully Cooked: Nearly all hams sold in supermarkets today are fully cooked. They only need to be heated through before serving.

Boneless: All the bones and most of the fat have been removed before cooking. These are processed to reform the shape of a ham and bound to hold the meat together. Boneless hams make carving extremely simple.

Wet-Cured and Smoked: These have been soaked in or injected with a brine (a salt solution that may also contain varying amounts of water, sugar and spices to cure, then hung in a smokehouse to absorb smoke from a fire or injected with liquid smoke flavoring for the flavoring.

When choosing a ham, select one with a minimal amount of marbling for the lowest fat and best taste.

Cooking Ham

Uncooked hams must be cooked to an internal temperature of 155-160ºF before eating.

* Bone-in raw ham (butt end): 3 hours
* Non-spiral, pre-cooked ham: 2 hours, 30 minutes
* Spiral, pre-cooked ham: 2 hours (spiral hams cook faster because the heat penetrates better)
* Ham steak: 30 minutes

Glazing Ham

If you intend to glaze your ham, remove it from the oven 30 minutes before end of cooking time. Prepare your favorite ham glaze and apply evenly over the surface of the warm ham. Return the glazed ham to the oven and continue to cook, uncovered, 25-30 minutes.

Carving Ham

To carve a bone-in ham, place the ham on its side and cut off a few long slices to create a flat surface. Turn the ham onto the cut surface and make perpendicular slices down to the bone. Cut along the bone to release the slices, then remove the slices with the fork.

And if you aren’t hungry yet - check these out:
Fresh Bone-In Ham with maple-Cherry Glaze
Spiral Cut Smoked Ham with Spicy Rum and Orange Glaze
Ham Steak with Apricot-Peach Sauce
Thai Lettuce Cups
Caesar Lettuce Cups

She’s excited about the upcoming wedding, but admits that her first true love is baseball! She even goes to batting cages, and says that she grew up watching the game with her dad. She shares her stories in her new book, Safe at Home: Confessions of a Baseball Fanatic. She even has a line of female fan gear, because all they ever had in the stadium shops for women was pink! Alyssa went to MLB, who gave her the licensing needed, and this is the first year that her line is available for all the leagues. Her Touch clothes include a satin Red Sox Jacket, one of which she gifted to Rachael. (More with Alyssa backstage!)

Next p - Jeanine and Debbra married two brothers, and while they’re not related themselves, they look enough alike that people think they’re twins, and say that they look more like sisters than their husbands look like brothers. They spend a lot of time together, and shopping trips often result in them picking up some of the same clothes. Even the husbands have confused them a time or two! Gretta 12is on hand to give them their own style, matching it to their personality and making sure it’s easy enough for them to handle on their own. And now they can raid each others closets too! Click here for the makeover!

Two viewers ask for suggestions to reinvent a sentimental piece of furniture, and Michele Beschen is on hand for some ideas, and shows how to transform a jewelry armoire into a new storage piece, as well as how to turn window frames into cabinets and shelves. Check out the video here!

Hungry? How about some Garlic sliced steak with watercress and horseradish Baby Potatoes, Veggie Matzoh Fritters, and Romensco Sauce.