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.  

Fall is here. The days are growing shorter and cooler. Here's a yummy recipe for the season from season 19 in 1999.  It was sent in by Debra Sutherland of Clintwood, Virginia 

CHICKEN & BEAN STEW
2 T. oil 
1 green pepper, chopped
2 onions, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup carrot chunks
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 T. parsley
2 T. crushed red pepper
1 lb. navy beans
Boneless, frozen chicken breasts
Polish sausage, cut into chunks
2 cans chicken broth
White wine
Layer everything in crock pot or dutch oven and adding chicken broth and wine to cover. Cook until done.

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.