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.  

This tasty recipe is from season 10 in 1990 and our episode "Party on the Boat" recorded at Smith Mountain Lake. It was sent in by Mrs. C. L. Rector of Fries, Virginia 

BAKED BEANS

1 can pinto beans 
1 can pork & beans
1 T. brown sugar
1 T. mustard
2 T. catsup
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 lg. sweet pepper, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
4 strips of bacon

Mix everything except bacon. Add bacon on top. Bake in 350 oven for 1 hour or until bacon is good & 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.