Ten Dollar Dinners

Notable Reviews

• “Melissa’s real life experience as a wife and mom make her the perfect person to help all of us get dinner to the table.”— Bobby Flay
• “Melissa really gets it. She is a mom who knows firsthand that cooking on a budget can be delicious, inspiring, and healthy. She brings it all here with flair and the comforting presence of a good friend.”— Ellie Krieger
• “Who knew that something as tasty and fun as steak with caramelized onions could be so cheap and easy to make? Melissa’s Ten Dollar Dinners broadens the horizon of dinnertime possibilities and deliciousness. This is a great resource for new, affordable cooking ideas.”— Alex Guarnaschelli
• “I am a father and husband before I am a chef, so when it comes to mealtime I want to use simple recipes that utilize the freshest foods possible. That’s what Ten Dollar Dinners is all about. I also like to cook with my family, which means that Melissa’s recipes are perfect for us to create together.”— Andrew Zimmern
• “Here’s a mom, raising and feeding four cute daughters, while giving a nod to her French husband’s palate, as well as conquering the corporate world. Plus her pie crust rivals a pastry chef’s! I knew Melissa was a winner from the start. Her recipes save you money and her tips make sense—saving you time so you can go out and enjoy life as she has.”— Sunny Anderson
• “These recipes are quick, easy, inexpensive, and most important: outstandingly delicious. If you want to put incredibly great-tasting food on the table without spending a fortune, this is the book for you!”— Robert Irvine
• “Melissa proves that delicious food doesn’t have to cost big bucks. I love her blend of California freshness, French flair, and frugality.”— Rosemary Ellis (editor-in-chief of Good Housekeeping)

Reader Reviews

• “I got more than a cookbook. I got a treasure trove of cooking help and ideas. Now I never have to buy a frozen meal from the grocery store. It’s fresh food, d’Arabian style.”
• “Top cookbook, hands down! Melissa’s book is beautiful, easy to use and most importantly, practical for families on a budget. As a busy mom of five children, I truly appreciate Melissa’s time saving tips as well as how to save money on your overall grocery budget.”
• “Cooking has become fun instead of a stressful last minute scavenger hunt to put something great together before the guests show up!”
• “Loved it so much, I gave it to my sister in law for Christmas. Giving lots of new ideas to answer that frustrating question, ‘Mom what’s for dinner?”
• “Unbelievable! This book is a revelation. The recipes are easy, wonderful, flavorful and economical. It is so refreshing to see a TV personality that is the real thing.”
• “SHE IS FABULOUS!! Because of her help on television and with her book (at 67 years of age) I have learned to cook.”
• “My 2 year old is finally eating broccoli that I learned to roast Melissa’s way. Since I started cooking with this book, my food bill actually got reduced by at least a third and I hardly ever toss things out of the fridge.”
• “Melissa understands the financial pressure a lot of moms are under these days, and has truly taken the time to address the issues.”
• “The flavors are deep, the recipes are fantastic and they are always my kids’ favorites.”

Book Details

• Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., New York.
• Written by Melissa d’Arabian with Raquel Pelzel
• Edited by Emily Takoudes
• Photographs by Ben Fink
• Book and Cover Design by Ashley Tucker
• Melissa’s Hair and Makeup by Dahlia Warner
• 368 pages published in paperback
• Retail price $24.99