About the Show

On her daytime cooking series, Melissa d'Arabian, Season 5 winner of Food Network Star and mom of four, shows viewers how to incorporate creative and tasty meals into their budgets by sharing her tried-and-true recipes. With countless tips to save time and money in the kitchen, she keeps her $10 promise in every episode: four people, 10 bucks, infinite possibilities. From approachable Parisian and Moroccan menus to sophisticated upgrades for everyday chicken and pork, Ten Dollar Dinners demonstrates home cooking at its finest.

About the Host

Melissa proved that dreams can come true when she won Season 5 of Food Network Star. Her grand prize: the hit show Ten Dollar Dinners.

Most Popular Recipes

All Ten Dollar Dinners Recipes

Arroz con Pollo

Flour Tortillas

Dressed Up Rice

Classic Mashed Potatoes

Angel Food Cake

Tossed Angel Hair Pasta

Tomatillo Sauce

Beef and Bechamel Lasagna

Fennel and Cabbage Slaw

Black Bean Brownies

Couscous with Dried Dates

Cranberry Salsa

Sweet Potato-Beet Hash

Turkey Pad Thai

Sole with Basil, Tomatoes and Oregano

Asian Marinated Pork Chops

Garlicky Sauteed Swiss Chard

Easy Chicken Curry with Vegetables

Pot Roast Carbonnade

Perfect Summer Basil Burger

Lemon Tea Cake

Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto

Crusty Parmesan Bread

Tomato and Eggplant Tian

Roasted Chicken

Weeknight Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Perfect Black Beans

Simple Homemade Granola

Sweet Vegetable Saute

Easy Coffee Pudding

Smoky Baked Beans

Black Bean Soup

Weekday Cassoulet

Rice with Caramelized Shallots

Perfect Crispy Potatoes

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Indoor S'more Sundae

Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers

Spanish Tortilla

Falafel

Chocolate-Yam Marble Cake

Tangy Sabayon Sauce

Chicken and Biscuits

Foolproof Popovers

Vanilla Dutch Baby (Puffed Pancake)

Chilled Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

Game Day Chili

Cafe au Lait Pots de Creme

Spicy Butterscotch Pudding

Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes

Layered Picnic-in-a-Jar

Lentil Quinoa Salad

Green Bean with Grainy Mustard and Pecans

French Onion Soup