Her new show, “Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d’Arabian,” is all about making dinner for under ten bucks. Now, I’m pretty frugal and do this probably every single night for my family, but you know what? I also love to get new tips! Why not? You never know when you can learn something new.

Melissa’s show airs Sunday on the Food Network Channel at 12:30pm/11:30c.

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$10 Dinners With Melissa d’Arabian

I’ve watched this show for the last couple seasons, but this year I have to say I actually have really rooted for almost everyone on the show. There were one or two people who were really annoying (like the guy that rolled his eyes at the woman who was a home cook and not a chef) but for the most part those people were sent packing pretty early on.

The finale is tonight, and I really like what each contestant brings to the table. Personally, I wouldn’t be surprised if they both ended up getting a show of their own. Jeffrey Saad and Melissa d’Arabian are both extremely talented, and each would bring a different take to their own show. I’d like to see either of them win. How about you?

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Next Food Network Star Finale Tonight

I think it’s a close competition between the final two. Jeffrey has the experience, but Melissa has the personality and the spunk. I’m excited to see if the winner has what it takes to be the star of their own show.

My favorite Next Food Network Star winner so far is Guy Fieri, he was my favorite during his season because he just seemed to have a colorful personality. He definitely didn’t disappoint.

I can’t wait to see who walks away with the prize this year, and to see if their show is a success for The Food Network. Check out the preview for the finale, then let me know who you think should win.

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Next Food Network Star~ Down To Final Two

If you missed last weeks show, you can catch the highlights here:

The 4 finalists had two contests they had to compete in. One was working in front of the camera and improvising when something goes wrong. The contestants didn’t know they were going to be sabotaged ahead of time.

The contestants also had to develop a new dish using one of the fish on Red Lobster’s menu. The winning dish will be featured in Red Lobsters nationwide. I was excited when Jeffrey Saad’s wood-grilled fresh fish with spicy soy broth won the Red Lobster wood grilling contest. At this point he’s my favorite to win.

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Chef LaDuke from Red Lobster was a guest judge on this weeks show, and helped pick the winning dish. You can watch behind the scenes footage that you didn’t see on the show, and see a video demonstration of Jeffrey Saad’s winning recipe at the Red Lobster website.

Like I said above, Jeffrey is my favorite, and really hope he makes it to the final two. Who’s your favorite of the final three? Which Next Food Network Star contestant would you like to see have their own show on The Food Network?

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Next Food Network Star~Red Lobster Winner

Most of them seemed to struggle this week with the hot peppers. Teddy went home this week, and I have to say that didn’t disappoint me too much after his behavior the week before. I think the judges had just had enough of him. He didn’t do bad in this challenge, so I think it was his overall performance that knocked him out of the competition.

If you missed this weeks episode here’s a short preview of the episode. I wanted to post the recap, but it’s not up yet.

This next Sunday sounds interesting, Bobby Flay says they’re having a mid-term, and Rachael Ray will be appearing on the show. Six are left, I wonder who will go home next?

Do you have a favorite to win the Next Food Network Star? I don’t have a favorite yet, but there are a couple I hope stay for a couple more weeks.

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The Next Food Network Star Update

Check out the scenes for next weeks episode, it looks like things could get interesting.

I can’t wait to catch up on The Next Food Network Star, and check out both this weeks, and next weeks episode!

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Are You A Next Food Network Star Fan?

He’ll be hosting “Will Work For Food” which premieres January 19th at 8:30pm EST on Food Network. He’ll be traveling around to “learn every job in the world of food,” and from the promo I just saw it looks like he’ll be scooping ice cream, stuffing sausage, and gathering honey. Thrilling, no?

I can’t say I’m excited about this one; he was the contestant I cared about least of the remaining three and annoyed me the most (like he was trying to hard to be Guy Fieri and failing miserably). What do you think?

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Adam Gertler Gets a Food Network Gig Anyway