The Poor Chef is a cooking show designed with everyday people in mind. We celebrate the penny pincher in all of us, because whether we care to admit it or not, we have all at one time or another looked to save a dime. One of the principles of "The Poor Chef" is to feature some of the best dishes in the world made by some of the most creative characters small towns and big cities have to offer.

The main course #1

The selling point of this show is that all meals are made with a limited amount of money. Meals can cost $7.00 or less, per dish and must feed two or more people. All dishes must be full meals and creativity is a must. The old favorites can be made at times, but must have a twist allowing them to be fun, healthy and of course, affordable. Cameras will follow featured chefs around as we pick them up from their homes, take them to the grocery store to buy the ingredients, then head back to their homes to cook their delicious meals.

The appetizer #2

Viewers will have the chance to win a spot on the show, and display their talents. They will make a meal all for under $7.00 from start to finish. The show encourages the chefs to be very animated. A strong personality is a plus as it allows not only good food to be made, but also keeps the show interesting, fun and relatable.

The Outdoorsman & the Garden

Some of our guest will have the chance to catch their foods or use foods they may have grown. They could possibly take us fishing in search of a beautiful Bass or Trout that they will fix to our liking, or how about in their garden as they pick fresh tomatoes and herbs to help prepare their meal. We combine cooking with real life and real people.

The celebrity section

We will visit the homes of some of the biggest celebrities in the film and sports industry, as they prepare for us some of the meals they made and still make when they were not so famous." We will become a part of their lives for a moment, then we will hit the kitchen for some good cooking.

Description of target audience

Cooking shows are some of the most highly rated shows on television, because people love watching chefs from all around the world make the most interesting meals. Meals most of us cannot afford to buy in a restaurant, or make at home, but enjoy watching anyway. "The Poor Chef" allows grandmothers, uncles, bachelors, college students, single parents, low or middle-income homes, and even the rich (we know they love to save a penny too) the opportunity to share their recipes.

You'll find that you as the viewer and our hosts all share a common bond; all of us at one time or another have created a great, easy to cook budgeted meal that left ours mouths wanting more. We are not talking TV dinners either. The show allows new viewers to see everyday people like themselves and say, "I need to be on this show! I have got some great, cheap meals I would love to share.

Learn how to make anything from Jamaican curry chicken and dumplings to an old Southern favorite like hot water corn bread with smothered chicken. Perhaps an East Indian dish, or a favorite for dieters like a flavorful cabbage salad with hand made dressing right from the skillet. All of these dishes will expand our minds, along with our appetites. You will enjoy the different delivery styles of our hosts, as well as a variety of featured chefs.