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 featured recipe is from season 7 and the only episode shown in black & white. It was sent in by a viewer from Powhatan, Virginia.
Fudge Pie
1 cup sugar
4 T. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
2 T. flour
½ cup milk
3 T. melted margarine
2 beaten eggs
1 pie shell
Heat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients, except pie shell, and beat well. Bake for 30 minutes. A meringue could be added. It's also good served with vanilla ice cream.
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.