Sandra's Money Saving Meals
Tightening your food budget is more important than ever, and Sandra Lee has come to the rescue. Sandra shares her budget-friendly recipes and kitchen tips which not only result in fabulous meals, but will save you money as well.
- 2009-2012
- 5 seasons
- Reality
Tightening your food budget is more important than ever, and Sandra Lee has come to the rescue. Sandra shares her budget-friendly recipes and kitchen tips which not only result in fabulous meals, but will save you money as well.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
Spring Brunch
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Sandra prepares an inexpensive brunch menu, which includes French toast with brown-sugar bananas; an asparagus-and-tomato tart.
Episode 2
Sunday Night Savings
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Sunday-dinner ideas are featured, including fish and chips; spaghetti and meatballs; scalloped potatoes; and slow-cooker cheesecake with peach topping.
Episode 3
Garden Variety
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Cooking with vegetables, including black-bean burgers; sweet-potato fries; farm-stand pizza; chickpea salad; rigatoni with grilled veggies; and baked falafel.
Episode 4
Grilling
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
On the menu: grilled apple-brined pork chops; grilled lemon-herb chicken drumsticks; grilled flat bread; and banana s'more "nacho" with peanut-butter sauce.
Episode 5
Backyard Bash
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Inexpensive party dishes are featured, including sweet-and-spicy sticky wings; steak cerveza with a zesty rice salad; short cake with warm strawberry sauce; and enchiladas.
Episode 6
Feeding a Crowd
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Prepared: crowd-pleasing dishes, including pork-shoulder tacos with cabbage slaw; coconut flan; and pulled-pork sliders.
Episode 7
Less Is More
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Pan-fried tilapia; sautéed edamame; beef kabobs with spicy couscous; coconut caramel cream pie.
Episode 8
All American
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
On the menu: ale-house burgers with red-onion compote; three-bean chili dogs; ale-and-onion meat loaf; cherry-pie pockets; and watermelon spritzers.
Episode 9
Restaurant Night
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Prepared: stuffed chicken thighs with mashed potatoes; penne pasta with sausage; cheesy garlic bread; sausage-and-pepper grinders; peach pie; and caramel-coffee cocktails.
Episode 10
Hawaiian Vacation
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
A Hawaiian-inspired meal, featuring pulled-pork sandwiches; sweet-and-sour chicken skewers; Hawaiian pizza; pineapple pound cake; and a "hula girl" cocktail.
Episode 11
Fast Fix Family Favorites
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Speedy eats are featured, including cheeseburgers; chicken-strip wraps with sweet mustard; open-faced meatball subs; and mini-apple pies.
Episode 12
Cheaper by the Dozen
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
On the menu: savory bread pudding; spinach-potato frittatas; poached eggs with farmhouse hash; and fried bread-pudding bites.
Episode 13
One Pot Meals
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
One-pot meals are made, including beef stew with beer biscuits, New England clam chowder, Tuscan soup with tortellini and herb focaccia, and shepherd's pie.