Big Bad Budget Battle

Big Bad Budget Battle

Food Network To Be Determined Food

1 Season · 6 Episodes · Premiered August 9, 2022

Three talented home cooks, with a knack for transforming every day affordable ingredients into mouthwatering meals, will be challenged to shop on a budget in the ultimate grocery store - Flavortown Market. With only a small stash of cash, they must buy all the ingredients needed to make the best inexpensive and delicious dish they can. Only the best cook and thriftiest shopper will take home the trophy and a whole year's worth of groceries.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes
E01
Supermarket Shortcuts
Wed, Aug 10 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Host Ree Drummond sends three home cooks to the market with $20 to grab the store-bought items they need to make their signature shortcut dish in just 20 minutes. Then, Ree challenges the cooks to make a dinner to impress using some of her own favorite shortcut items. Ultimately, the home cook who makes the biggest impression on the judges will win a year's worth of groceries!
E02
Leftover Lessons
Wed, Aug 17 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Host Ree Drummond challenges three home cooks to prove that leftovers make great start-overs! First, they must turn leftover sandwiches into an inviting breakfast. Then, the cooks transform classic dinner leftovers into exciting and new supper sensations! Ultimately, the home cook who impresses the judges the most will win a year's worth of groceries!
E03
30 Dollars a Day
Wed, Aug 24 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Host Ree Drummond sends the home cooks to the market to buy everything they need for a day's worth of meals on a budget of only $30. After making their best budget brunch, the cooks must use their leftover ingredients to make a hometown dinner with a twist.
E04
Party Planning on a Budget
Wed, Aug 31 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Three home cooks show host Ree Drummond their secrets for creating the perfect party food without emptying their wallets or filling their sink with dishes. After going on a dollar-stretching shopping trip, they make their own version of the one-pot dinner party dish. Then, they must prepare an elegant platter of appetizers for a summer soiree in 30 minutes or less.
E05
Weekend on a Budget
Wed, Sep 7 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Host Ree Drummond sends three home cooks to the market to buy $50 worth of weekend groceries. The competitors return ready to make their best grilled summer sandwich, but when friends call to say they're coming over, the cooks have only 45 minutes to make a drop-in dinner for eight!
E06
Pantry Pioneers
Wed, Sep 14 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Host Ree Drummond instructs the three home cooks to make a family friendly weeknight meal, but with no time to stop at the market, they'll have to make the entire meal using only what they can scrounge up in their pantry! Then, Ree gives the cooks $10 to replenish their pantry for an elevated dinner. The home cook whose pantry dishes make the biggest impression on the judges will win a year's worth of groceries!
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