Host Chris Fennimore welcomes guest cooks who present recipes that are easy on the cook and the pocketbook. The recipes, used by thrifty gourmets for years, use simple ingredients to make nourishing and filling family meals. The cooking segments are: Chicken, Legumes, Crockpot Magic, Hearty Soups, Grandma's Wisdom, One Pound of Ground, Meat, Leftovers Live Again, Classic Casseroles