Is Rachael Ray Really Cooking?

We've all seen her on tv, but is Rachael Ray really cooking? As you might guess, I certainly think she is. However, some people have suspicions. They see a conspiracy behind those perfectly timed commercial breaks and wonder if, perhaps, someone else isn't really doing the bulk of the food preparation.

Merle, for instance, argues that it doesn't look like Rachael Ray had a lot to do with a recent televised creation--her smokey paprika onion rings. There are some questions about her onion-slicing skills and isn't it convenient that the camera wasn't on her when the actually battering of the rings took place?

Hey, I've seen Rachel Ray cook without television magic, so I know she CAN do it. Is it possible that she may get a hand from some staffers when they put the television shows together? The probably do. But we aren't talking about DreamWorks CGI onion rings, or anything. Those smoky paprika rings are pure Rachael, even if a helper got his or her hands in the batter, too.