← Struggle Meals

Season 1

16 episodes · 2018

  1. 1Party for Pennies

    20 Jul 2018 · 21 min

    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!

  2. 2Food Back from the Dead

    27 Jul 2018 · 21 min

    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.

  3. 3Wrap it Up!

    03 Aug 2018 · 21 min

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

  4. 4Bacon My Heart

    10 Aug 2018 · 21 min

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

  5. 5Instant Gratification

    17 Aug 2018 · 21 min

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

  6. 6Cauliflower's Star Power

    24 Aug 2018 · 21 min

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

  7. 7Traveling for Your Tastebuds

    31 Aug 2018 · 21 min

    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.

  8. 8Street Food Faves at Home

    07 Sep 2018 · 21 min

    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.

  9. 9Sweet on You

    14 Sep 2018 · 21 min

    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.

  10. 10Save Dough, Make Dough

    21 Sep 2018 · 21 min

    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.

  11. 11Going with the Grain

    28 Sep 2018 · 21 min

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

  12. 12Fancy Free

    05 Oct 2018 · 21 min

    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.

  13. 13The Chicken or the Egg

    12 Oct 2018 · 21 min

    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?

  14. 14Frankie's Day Out

    19 Oct 2018 · 21 min

    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.

  15. 15Show Me the Mole

    26 Oct 2018 · 21 min

    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.

  16. 16Potatoes Gonna Potatefinale

    02 Nov 2018 · 21 min

    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.