Rachel Ray, Food Network Sign Deal For New Episodes Of '30 Minute Meals'

Depending on your perspective, this news is either really great or really annoying.

The Food Network and Rachel Ray have signed a new deal which will bring new episodes of her show "30 Minute Meals" to the network. The show first premiered in 2001, but hasn't produced any new episodes since 2012. The series won an Emmy for Best Daytime Service Show in 2006.

This new deal includes 30 episodes of the show, with the first episode premiering April 1st. The deal also includes an unspecified original digital series that will be hosted by Ray.

"Rachael Ray is a culinary firebrand as evidenced by her success across her television shows, magazine, books, live events, philanthropy, and all of her businesses," said Food Network president Courtney White, in a statement announcing the deal. "Her time-saving and creative ideas for whipping up delicious meals at home are perfect for the home cook of any level, while her infectious energy and enthusiasm make viewers feel like they are right there cooking along with her in the kitchen. We can’t wait to deliver more time with Rachael for her fans."

"I couldn’t be more excited to bring 30 Minute Meals to a whole new generation of fans," said Ray in the same statement. "We are rolling deep this time around, proving to everyone that, yes, these are really meals you can cook in 30 minutes or less. And our show will now be part of Food Network’s on-demand offering, so our friends can actually binge-watch their meals. April is usually rainy here in New York City, but this spring will shine for us with 30 brand-new 30 Minute Meals."