Sandra's Money Saving Meals Season 2 Episode 11 Year Round Grilling

Sandra's Money Saving Meals is a cooking show hosted by Sandra Lee where she shares simple, budget-friendly recipes and cooking tips. In season 2 episode 11, named Year Round Grilling, Sandra demonstrates how to prepare delicious and healthy grilled meals throughout the year using an indoor grill pan.

To start off the episode, Sandra explains the health benefits of grilling and how it is a great way to cook lean and healthy meals. She also mentions how grilling is not just limited to summer and can be done indoors with an indoor grill pan any time of the year.

Sandra starts off with a recipe for Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa. She shows how to marinate the chicken in a simple mixture of olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Then, she grills the chicken on an indoor grill pan until they are golden brown. She also demonstrates how to make a tangy and juicy mango salsa with fresh mango, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. The combination of the grilled chicken and sweet and spicy mango salsa makes for a delicious and healthy dish.

Next up, Sandra prepares a Grilled Portobello Mushroom Salad. She demonstrates how to marinate the portobello mushrooms in balsamic vinegar, garlic, and olive oil and then grills them on an indoor grill pan until they are tender and juicy. She also shows how to create a simple and flavorful salad with baby spinach, goat cheese, and sliced almonds. The grilled portobello mushrooms add a meaty and smoky flavor to the salad, making it a satisfying vegetarian meal.

For the third recipe, Sandra makes Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro Lime Rice. She starts off by showing how to prepare a marinade for the shrimp using lime juice, garlic, and honey. She then threads the shrimp onto skewers and grills them on an indoor grill pan until they are pink and tender. For the accompanying rice dish, Sandra demonstrates how to cook rice with chicken broth, cilantro, and lime zest. The tangy and fragrant rice pairs perfectly with the juicy and flavorful grilled shrimp.

Lastly, Sandra prepares a dessert recipe for Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Cream. She slices fresh pineapple into rings and grills them on an indoor grill pan until they are caramelized and juicy. To make the coconut cream, Sandra whips together coconut cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until it is light and fluffy. The combination of the sweet and smoky pineapple and creamy coconut cream makes for a tropical and decadent dessert.

Throughout the episode, Sandra shares tips on how to save money on groceries by buying in-season produce and buying in bulk. She also emphasizes the importance of meal planning and using leftovers to create new meals. With these simple but delicious recipes, Sandra shows how easy it is to eat healthy and stay within budget all year round.