Eat Cheap But Eat Well: The Poor Chef Cookbook

Eat Cheap But Eat Well: The Poor Chef Cookbook

by Charles Mattocks (Author)

Synopsis

From a rising television food personality, delicious meals that won't bust the budget Appearing weekly on syndicated television talk shows, Charles Mattocks has made his reputation as The Poor Chef --a cook who can create tasty, healthy meals that cost only $3.50 per person or less. Now Mattocks presents more than 120 of his best money-saving dishes. Inspired by cuisines from around the globe, his recipes have only two things in common--they're incredibly cheap and they're incredibly delicious. For just a few bucks, thrifty home cooks can serve up dishes like Caribbean Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple, Fruity Lamb Curry, Asian-style Nutty Noodles, and Pizza Frittata. With 74 engaging photographs, a whole chapter of vegetarian dishes, and icons to help readers spot the most affordable recipes at a glance, Eat Cheap but Eat Well is sure to find a welcome audience amid today's tough economic times. Charles Mattocks (Tampa, FL) appears weekly as TV's The Poor Chef on Daytime, which is syndicated in the Southeast, and The Daily Buzz, which is syndicated nationally. He also has his own radio program on Blog Talk Radio, and his signature spice blend is sold in selected stores in the Southeast.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 24 Apr 2009

ISBN 10: 0470293365
ISBN 13: 9780470293362

Media Reviews
Perfectly timed for the current economy, Mattocks's book provides an assortment of approachable, repertoire-expanding recipes for affordable dinners... readers will find more than enough variety to inspire the wallet-friendly habit of cooking at home. (Publishers Weekly, January 5, 2009)
Author Bio
CHARLES MATTOCKS appears regularly as The Poor Chef on The Daily Buzz in markets across the country and on Daytime on NBC-affiliate stations throughout the Southeast. Of Caribbean descent (he's the nephew of Bob Marley), Charles grew up in Brooklyn, worked as an actor in Los Angeles, and settled in Tampa to be near his family. He also has his own radio program on Blog Talk Radio, and his signature spice blend is sold in selected stores in the Southeast.