What's New With Food Network's Melissa d'Arabian


Updated 12/02/09 10:52 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 4 comments

Q&A Interview With Food Network's Melissa d'Arabian

Food Network's Melissa d'Arabian is at the top of her game. It was only four months ago that she was announced winner of the Next Food Network Star; now her new show, Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian, has been renewed for a second season. I spoke with the energetic young mom, who seemed surprisingly grounded in spite of her recent TV success, about her whirlwind year, her show, and her Read more

Melissa d'Arabian's Helpful Hints For Feasting on a Budget


Updated 11/25/09 9:43 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

Thanksgiving Pointers From Food Network's Melissa d'Arabian

Of all the year's celebrations, Thanksgiving often is the most expensive. In 2008, roughly a quarter of you said you were spending $150 or more. This year, to help you stay well within your budget, we've enlisted the help of Melissa d'Arabian, winner of the Next Food Network Star and host of Ten Dollar Dinners With Melissa d'Arabian. On her Food Network show, Melissa makes dinner for four for Read more

Will You Watch Melissa d'Arabian's New Show?


Updated 02/17/10 1:18 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 18 comments

Poll: Will You Watch Ten Dollar Dinners With Melissa d'Arabian?

From the beginning of The Next Food Network Star, mother of four Melissa d'Arabian seemed to be an unlikely candidate. She proved everyone wrong last week when she took the title on the season finale of the series. Now she has her very own show, Ten Dollar Dinners With Melissa d'Arabian (a notable departure from her Kitchen Survival Guide pilot shown on the finale). It premieres on the Food Read more