Ten Dollar Dinners
Recipes for four, that cost under $10 to prepare, are provided.
- 2009-2012
- 7 seasons
- Reality
Recipes for four, that cost under $10 to prepare, are provided.
Season 7 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
Chick, Chick, Ole
Sun, Jul 15, 2012 21 mins
Chicken fajitas on homemade tortillas and grilled-tomato salsa are made.
Episode 2
Appetizing Savings
Sun, Jul 22, 2012 21 mins
Appetizers are made, including white gazpacho; spicy turkey lollipops with a raspberry glaze; blue-cheese fondue; fried celery sticks.
Episode 3
Back in Tucson
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 21 mins
Melissa prepares dishes, inspired by her childhood in Tucson, including arroz con pollo; applesauce empanadas; iced green tea with fresh herbs and honey.
Episode 4
Healthy, Wealthy & Wise
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 21 mins
Greek salad with roasted salmon and mocha granitas are made.
Episode 5
Golden State Gourmet
Sun, Aug 12, 2012 21 mins
Roasted chicken is served with tomatillo-chile sauce and Asian coleslaw.
Episode 6
Little Helpers, Big Brunch
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 21 mins
Melissa's daughters help her whip up a weekend brunch menu. Included: chocolate pancakes filled with veggies; baked eggs with chorizo and cream; green smoothies.
Episode 7
Diner on a Dime
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 21 mins
Grilled-cheese sandwiches, asparagus soup and banana splits complete a diner-inspired menu.
Episode 8
Swine and Dine
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 21 mins
Southern dished are prepared. Included: BBQ-pulled-pork sandwiches; sweet-potato-and-bacon tots with mustard dipping sauce; and caramelized-banana shakes.
Episode 9
Chicken Italiano
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 21 mins
Italian-American recipes are prepared, including fritto misto; Italian marinated chicken with red potatoes; orange-basil biscotti.
Episode 10
Catch of the Day Cookout
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 21 mins
Prepared: citrus tilapia en papillote, served over baby spinach and topped with grilled summer relish. Also: grilled pound cake with grilled peaches and an orange-scented cream-cheese glaze.
Episode 11
Saving Quarters in the French Quarter
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 21 mins
Shrimp-and-tilapia po-boys, mint-and-celery salad, and coffee pudding complete a New Orleans-inspired meal.
Episode 12
Ten Dollar Game Day
Sun, Oct 7, 2012 21 mins
A budget-friendly tailgate menu, featuring grilled spicy sausages with onion marmalade and tomato chutney; yellow cakes in a jar with chocolate ganache; and ginger lemonade.
Episode 13
Seafood and Sweets
Sun, Oct 14, 2012 21 mins
A seafood meal of flounder and shrimp in a white wine-tomato sauce is prepared. Also: romaine salad dressed with a Parmesan vinaigrette; and orange-chocolate lava cakes for dessert.