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

Oven Fries

Pita Chips

Coconut-Scented Rice

Chicken and Biscuits

Foolproof Popovers

Vanilla Dutch Baby (Puffed Pancake)

Game Day Chili

Caramelized Pineapple Sauce

Shrimp and Fish Po' Boys

Chocolate-Chocolate Veggie Pancakes

Blueberry Lemon Crepes with Custard Sauce

Spicy Butterscotch Pudding

Super Buttered Noodles

Individual Tiramisus

Green Bean with Grainy Mustard and Pecans

Fish Skewers with Basil Chimichurri

Crispy Celery Sticks

Sesame Chicken

Rosemary Chocolate Chip Shortbread

Refreshing Mint and Celery Salad

Succulent Braised Pork

Chocolate-Cinnamon "Nachos"

Roasted Radishes and Carrots

Ginger-Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

Yellow Cakes in a Jar with Chocolate Ganache

Sausage and Roasted Vegetable Penne

Caprese Tartlets

Simple and Satisfying Broccoli

Three Cheesesteak Sandwiches

White Gazpacho

Pork Carnitas

Chocolate Sponge Puddings

Grilled Mixed Mushroom Pizza

Spicy Turkey Lollipops

Fish and White Bean Tostadas

Sesame and Peanut Noodles

Asian Cole Slaw

Celery Root Remoulade

Angel Food Cake

Tossed Angel Hair Pasta

Almost Raw Asparagus Soup with Yogurt and Almonds

Tomatillo Sauce

Garlicky Sauteed Swiss Chard

Easy Chicken Curry with Vegetables

Dressed Up Rice

Cranberry Salsa

Blue Cheese Fondue

Sweet Potato-Beet Hash

Turkey Pad Thai

Fish en Papillote

Leek Salad

Lime Spritzer

Flour Tortillas

Yogurt and Granola Trifle