Struggle Meals

201821m

The struggle is real, but it doesn’t mean your food has to suffer. Chef Frankie Celenza shows you how to make delicious meals for under $2 a plate.

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Seasons

16 Episodes • Premiered 2018

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1. Party for Pennies

Frankie makes three dishes for a party of four, that when combined, are cheaper than just one meal out for brunch. Then, it's a taco party for five people for only $20!

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2. Food Back from the Dead

Stale bread, old bananas, canned food, dry foods - they often get a bad wrap, but it's not the end for them yet. Frankie shares his recipes for using these pantry staples to create delicious meals.

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3. Wrap it Up!

Frankie shares his method for preparing portable wraps at home for quick and easy lunches.

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4. Bacon My Heart

Versatility is important, and these three items - bacon, eggs, and a whole chicken - will feed you a plethora of delicious and affordable meals.

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5. Instant Gratification

Carbs are loved the world over. Endlessly versatile, cheap, and super filling - Frankie shares his tricks for pasta, pizza dough, and delicious, easy ramen.

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6. Cauliflower's Star Power

Frankie highlights the versatility of cauliflower, as well as roasts a big chuck roast that stretches over three dishes.

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7. Traveling for Your Tastebuds

You don't have to travel half way around the world to try a different cuisine - Frankie shows that Italian and Filipino foods are accessible right here, right now.

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8. Street Food Faves at Home

Frankie makes street food at home, and it's fresher, healthier, and cheaper. Then get ready, because you've never seen rice like this before.

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9. Sweet on You

Sweet potatoes and a sweet tooth - Frankie's got you covered on the cheap and full of nutrition. Some times, you've got to indulge.

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10. Save Dough, Make Dough

Prepping meals at home is cheaper and way more nutritious. Frankie makes portable breakfasts for the work week and forays into the stuffed dough of different cultures.

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11. Going with the Grain

Frankie teaches you how to prep ingredients to make delicious, healthy meals for a fraction of the time and cost.

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12. Fancy Free

Going to the movies is expensive. Frankie shows us how to make a delicious TV dinner, popcorn, and dessert, for less than the cost of a movie ticket.

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13. The Chicken or the Egg

Which came first? In this episode, it's the egg. Frankie shows us both high and low maintenance ways to prepare roasted chicken and eggs for any meal. Who says adulting has to be hard?

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14. Frankie's Day Out

Frankie shows you how to make a week's worth of meals on a single trip to the grocery store, and then shows you three options for struggle meals on the go.

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15. Show Me the Mole

Frankie shows you how to make delicious and filling Mexican-inspired dishes for under $2 a plate, and later uses a surprising struggle ingredient in 3 delicious dishes you'll go nuts for.

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16. Potatoes Gonna Potate

Who knew potatoes are not only affordable, but nutrient rich? Frankie is cookin' up 3 potato dishes that are guaranteed to fill you up, and later a trio of delicious pancakes with a surprising twist.

Cast

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Frankie Celenza

Self - Presenter

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