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On her daytime cooking series, season five winner of The Next Food Network Star and stay-at-home mom, Melissa d'Arabian, 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, ten bucks, infinite possibilities. From approachable Parisian and Moroccan menus to sophisticated upgrades for everyday chicken and pork, Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian demonstrates home cooking at its finest.

13 episodes

Season Premiere

5x01 Deep Sea Savings

Season Premiere

5x01 Deep Sea Savings

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Melissa d'Arabian makes a pot of Mussels in Wine, with her special white wine-fennel broth she lightly infuses with orange zest. A piece of French bread for dipping completes this satisfying entree. For dessert, Melissa's Berry Pavlovas feature crisp meringue nests filled with whipped cream, ripe strawberries and a drizzle of apricot jam. This classic -- and classy! -- meal is simple, affordable and utterly delicious. (Episode: MN0501H)

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5x02 Chic Chicken Dinner

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Melissa d'Arabian makes a delicious Chicken Dinner that's chic, easy, and affordable. The star of the meal is Roasted Garlic Clove Chicken, juicy and aromatic, served alongside tender Ratatouille bursting with fresh vegetables. Crusty Parmesan Bread completes this family-friendly menu. (Episode: MN0502H)

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5x03 Burger Bliss

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Melissa d'Arabian takes you to Burger Bliss at a bargain price. Her Perfect Basil Burger is grilled to taste, then piled high with all the fixin's and Melissa's creamy Perfect Basil Sauce. Her Wedge Salad with Grilled Grape Tomatoes and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette makes a fresh tasting side dish in a flash. For dessert, Fun Fruit Sushi is a playful way to end the meal on a sweet note. (Episode: MN0503H)

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5x04 Taking on Tex Mex

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Melissa d'Arabian shares easy, affordable recipes for serving Tex-Mex favorites at home. Her Pork Carnitas are the star of the Burrito Bowl bar: the caramelized morsels of shredded pork are served over seasoned rice with black beans, Melissa's Simple Pico de Gallo, and all the fixin's like cheddar cheese, green onions, and sour cream. Chocolate-Cinnamon nachos satisfy your sweet tooth, completing this south of the border menu that the whole family will love. (Episode: MN0504H)

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5x05 Clay Pot Cooking

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Melissa d'Arabian takes inspiration from a restaurant meal, and recreates the flavors at home. Zucchini Carpaccio starts the meal off on a fresh note, with a delicate, moist Claypot Fish and Potatoes entree to follow. Brown Butter Madeleines make a simple dessert the whole family will love. (Episode: MN0505H)

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Melissa d'Arabian shares her fun and simple recipes for homemade Falafel, which she serves on a simple salad of lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Her Creamy White Bean Yogurt Sauce is tangy and garlicky, perfect to drizzle over the golden falafel. Couscous Tabouli, packed with fresh herbs, tomatoes and Israeli Couscous, makes a light and zesty side. (Episode: MN0506H)

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Melissa d'Arabian celebrates and reimagines leftovers from a traditional turkey dinner. Turkey Pad Thai comes together in a flash with shredded turkey meat, and is filled with all the sweet-savory flavors in the beloved takeout classic. To drink, Cranberry-Orange Spritzers are crisp and refreshing, and Chocolate Yam Marble Cake is a sweet treat that will leave everyone giving thanks for leftovers. (Episode: MN0507H)

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5x08 Dreamin' of Tagine

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Melissa d'Arabian transports your taste buds to Morocco, starting with a Chilled Carrot and Cauliflower Soup, aromatic with cumin and lemon zest, and finished with a swirl of yogurt. For the main course, her Chicken Tagine is fall-off-the-bone tender, perfect alongside Melissa's Couscous With Peas and Mint. The meal's low price point is as dreamy as the flavors. (Episode: MN0508H)

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Melissa d'Arabian serves brunch with maximum flavor at minimal cost. Her Velvet Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Herbs are so impossibly tender this is the only recipe you'll ever need. Green Salad with Classic Dijon Vinaigrette brings crisp, bright flavors to the meal, and for something sweet, Melissa stirs up Banana Yogurt and Granola Trifles with homemade granola. (Episode: MN0509H)

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5x10 First-Rate Rouladen

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Melissa d'Arabian rolls up flavor-packed Beef Rouladen with first-rate flavor, at an affordable price. To round out the meal, Melissa prepares two delicious sides: tender Braised Cabbage and creamy Mashed Potatoes. (Episode: MN0510H)

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Melissa d'Arabian has a delicious steak dinner that's quick enough for a weeknight, yet impressive enough for company. Her Sliced Sirloin Steak is the center of the menu, with Poblano Pesto to spoon over the top, and Sweet Potato Hash to serve alongside. Non-Alcoholic Sangria is a refreshing way to toast this satisfying meal. (Episode: MN0511H)

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5x12 Holiday Helpings

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Melissa d'Arabian helps herself to delicious savings with this wallet-friendly holiday menu. Sausage and Apple Stuffed Pork Roast makes an impressive centerpiece, with Salt-Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans With Grainy Mustard shining alongside. Poached Pears With Chocolate Ganache Sauce make a showstopping dessert. (Episode: MN0512H)

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5x13 Italian Inspiration

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Melissa d'Arabian captures the fresh flavors of the Italian coast, starting with Mascarpone Crostini, topped with creamy cheese and roasted bell peppers or tangy pickled shallots. Fresh Mediterranean Pasta With Salsa Cruda features an uncooked tomato-caper sauce seasoned with a few surprise ingredients. For dessert, Individual Tiramisus will pick you up, not weigh you down. And the meal won't weigh on your wallet, either! (Episode: MN0513H)

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