Looking for some tasty ideas and recipes? 
Here are some recipes from the Blue Ridge PBS archives and from PBS!

Premiering in 1980, Cookin' Cheap was a staple on Blue Ridge PBS for more than 20 years. This comedy cooking show was served up lots of laughs and interesting dishes.   Periodically, we'll share a favorite recipe here from the show.  

With warm weather, thoughts turn to cool recipes such as salads! This recipe was from season 15 in 1995 and was sent in by a fan from Pulaski County, VA.

BROCCOLI BACON SALAD
1 head of broccoli, separated into florets 
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup raisins  
10-12 slices crisply fried bacon, crumbled
3 T. vinegar
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar

In a large salad bowl combine broccoli, onion, raisins and bacon. In a small mixing bowl combine the rest of the ingredients. Pour this mixture over the salad and lightly toss.

If you're looking for laughs as well as recipes, several seasons  of Cookin' Cheap are avaible for streaming to Blue Ridge PBS Passport members. Not a member? Become a member today at the $60 level and get access to Blue Ridge PBS Passort AND get a copy of the Cookin' Cheap Cookbook.