Ten Dollar Dinners Episodes
Simply Summer
Celebrate summer's bounty with Melissa d'Arabian's fresh and affordable dishes. Simply Grilled Chicken Breasts shine with Roasted Tomato and Onion Dipping Sauce, while Celery Root Remoulade makes a crunchy, creamy side.
Italian 101
It's Italian made easy when Melissa d'Arabian shares her recipes for Caprese Tartlets, Parmesan-Crusted Pork Loin Cutlets and Garlic Oil Sauteed Pasta With Broccoli.
Pizza Al Fresco
Melissa d'Arabian prepares a summertime menu with inspiration from the farmer's market. Her Antipasto Platter is filled with pickled and grilled seasonal vegetables, marinated olives, and cured meats. Her Grilled Mixed Mushroom Pizza is easy and flavorful, perfect for dinner al fresco.
Cooking for Company
Melissa d'Arabian cooks a meal fit for guests that also fits your budget. Her Roasted Chicken, cooked alongside tender potatoes, comes out juicy and golden every time; Garlicky Sautéed Swiss Chard makes a fresh and flavorful side dish. For dessert, Petite Nutella Pochettes are bite-sized treats everyone will love.
Flash in the Pan
Melissa d'Arabian makes a summery fish dinner that's ready in a flash and won't break the bank. Sauteed Flounder fillets are elegant alongside a colorful array of stuffed summer vegetables. Ginger-Mint Simple Syrup transforms watermelon into a light and refreshing dessert.
Payless Picnic
Melissa d'Arabian shares her plan for a picnic with recipes for a Layered Picnic-in-a-Jar and for dessert, a Rosemary Chocolate Chip Shortbread.
Budget Banquet
Melissa d'Arabian serves up a French inspired budget bash with recipes for Pissalidiere (French Pizza), Butter Lettuce Salad With Poached Eggs and Lardons plus Honey Glazed Grilled Pineapple.
Bargain Brunch
Melissa d'Arabian stirs up her family's favorite Saturday morning brunch menu. Her puffed Vanilla Dutch Baby, topped with fresh blueberries and lemon zest, is big enough for the whole family; Homemade Garlic Sausage Patties and Roasted Provencal Tomatoes round out the weekend spread.
Backyard BBQ
Melissa d'Arabian fires up the grill with three delicious recipes. Beef and Black Bean Sliders are hearty and healthy; Grilled Coleslaw and Grilled Potato Salad add a flavorful twist to two classic sides.
Money Free Mediterranean
Melissa D'Arabian highlights fresh ingredients in a menu inspired by the Mediterranean. Pan Con Tomate is a classic Spanish starter; Juicy Flat-Roasted Chicken and Sweet Vegetable Saute use simple technique to maximize flavor.
Thanksgiving
Melissa d'Arabian gets creative with classic Thanksgiving dishes to create this entirely new menu. Turkey Taquitos are crunchy and cheesy, the perfect salty foil for sweet and tangy Cranberry Salsa. For dessert, baked Sweet Potato Empanadas get a dusting of cinnamon-sugar and a dollop of creamy yogurt.
Sweet Treats
Melissa d'Arabian puts her twist on American classics. Warm Steak and Potato Salad makes a hearty entree, and Apple Cobbler with Cardamom Caramel Sauce is a new take on a traditional treat.
Shrimpy Spending
Melissa d'Arabian shares the money saving secrets of three of her favorite recipes; Lentil Quinoa Salad, Shrimp with cilantro pesto and a Tomato and Eggplant Tian style casserole.
Spicy Spendthrift
Melissa d'Arabian spices up a quick and easy grill menu. Her Fish Skewers With Basil Chimichurri are fresh and flavorful, just like her Spicy Grilled Corn on the Cob. Tartine With Chocolate and Mint Butter makes a simple, comforting treat.
$10 Holiday
Melissa D'Arabian prepares two holiday-worthy entrees that impress for less at under $10 each. Indulge your friends and family in Roast Beef With Marsala Gravy, or treat them to juicy Pork Roast Stuffed With Ham and Cheese. Both make elegant centerpieces, at the holidays or on any special occasion.
