Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian

Melissa d'Arabian prepares an elegant and affordable fish supper of Pecan Crusted Catfish, fresh Corn Succotash and a light and citrusy Lemon Tea Cake for dessert.

Melissa goes behind the scenes at Scott Contant's restaurant then makes her own budget-friendly versions at home.

Melissa makes ooey, gooey Three-Cheese Steak Sandwiches with a side of Crispy Oven Fries and Caramel Apples for dessert.

Melissa prepares Asian Marinated Pork Chops with Sesame and Peanut Noodles and Fresh Cucumber Carrot Salad.

Melissa prepares one of her favorite sandwiches -- the classic Cubano -- featuring roast pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese and her own homemade Quick Garlic Pickles. She's also preparing Black Bean Soup and homemade Angel Food Cake.

Melissa makes a down-home dinner complete with tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich bacon gravy, super-quick Sour Cream Garlic Biscuits and Cauliflower Salad with Dijon dressing.

Melissa d'Arabian goes Greek making a traditional Moussaka with a side of Celery, Grapefruit and Olive Salad.

Melissa warms up with some French favorites including Daube a la Provencale, Macaronade and Orange-Olive Oil Cake.

Melissa makes Chiles Rellenos with a side of Rice with Green Pepper and Jalapeno and Mashed Black Beans. All that flavor and still under budget ... ole!

Melissa d'Arabian bakes a batch of chicken drumsticks coated in her signature buffalo sauce with Smoky Baked Beans on the side. For dessert, two time-honored treats marry to delightful effect in her S'more Sundaes.

Melissa dresses up a wallet-friendly classic without breaking her budget. Her menu includes tender Meatloaf with Mustard and Sour Cream Gravy, Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes and Braised Collard Greens.

Melissa d'Arabian stirs up Easy Chicken Curry With Vegetables and her Coconut Scented Rice for pennies more. Finally, Mom's Banana Bread is a favorite for breakfast, dessert and every snack in between.

Melissa rolls up Turkey Lettuce Wraps for a protein-packed salad and main course all in one. She's finishing things up with Ginger-Lemon Oatmeal Cookies for dessert.