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 5 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
Flash in the Pan
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Prepared: pan-seared chicken with roasted tomato sauce, served with beans-and-bacon macaroni and blueberries Foster. Also: French-bean stew.
Episode 2
Weeknight Wonders
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Weeknight meal ideas, including Asian-inspired sloppy joes; skillet fried rice; stuffed cabbage rolls; and coconut-grape cocktails.
Episode 3
Easy Al Fresco
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Prepared: Mediterranean salad with grilled chicken; spicy sausage with Tuscan beans; three-layer bean dip; peaches-and-cream cups.
Episode 4
Seasonally Simple
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Cooking with seasonal produce. Recipes include grilled vegetable paninis; chicken and corn chowder; chicken-and-ratatouille pasta and peachy-pear cocktails.
Episode 5
Family Feast
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Glazed ham, root-vegetable au gratin and pineapple-pudding cakes complete a family feast. Also prepared: a ham skillet casserole.
Episode 6
Going Global
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
An international menu, featuring Spanish chicken with spicy lemon rice; salt-and-pepper calamari; mocha mousse; and pitas with spicy yogurt sauce.
Episode 7
City Tailgate Favorites
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Tailgate foods inspired by great sports cities. On the menu: Philly cheese steaks; Cincinnati chili; New York cheesecake cookies.
Episode 8
More Than Meat and Potatoes
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Garlic-and-mustard pork roast and a potato-and-caramelized-onion tart are on the menu. Also prepared: open-faced roasted-pork sandwiches.
Episode 9
Smartly Southern
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Southern recipes are featured, including shrimp and grits; roasted-corn-and-bean salad; brown-sugar-cornmeal cake; lemon-berry zingers; and corn fritters.
Episode 10
Family Kitchen
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Kid-friendly recipes, including pepperoni-and-cheese casserole; white-bean Caesar salad with herb-garlic bread; s'more tarts; and garlic-bread pizza.
Episode 11
Aunt Sandy's Harvest Feast
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
On the menu: roasted turkey with citrus butter; rustic bread stuffing; leek mashed potatoes; pumpkin tiramisu.
Episode 12
Affordable Entertaining
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
On the menu: beef satay; hot-and-sweet chicken; radish-and-cucumber slaw; banana fritters; beef-and-cabbage stir fry.
Episode 13
Hearty Holiday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Short ribs, mushroom-walnut tarts and ginger-spice cake complete a festive holiday menu.
Episode 14
Tea Party
Sun, Jan 15, 2012
Sandra Lee hosts a tea party. On the menu: ham-and-egg tea sandwiches; tuna salad in crispy wonton cups; crunchy chocolate truffles; and iced chamomile cocktails.