Season 5
10 episodes · 2021
1Summer BBQ
Summer is coming to a close but there's still a bounty of fresh, seasonal produce to enjoy. Celebrate with Frankie as he makes some of his favorite cookout classics that'll take you from a weekend picnic to a backyard BBQ, with or without a grill.
2Bring Your Own Lunch
Frankie is all about BYOL - bring your own lunch. It's not only good for your wallet, it's good for your health. Skip the vending machine and the cafeteria in favor of creative, cost effective and easy-to-transport midday meals.
3Salad Salad Salad
Amp up your salad game with a little mixing and matching, from light and leafy greens to crisp and hearty toppings, and dressings for all occasions. Frankie shows us how versatile and fulfilling a homemade salad can truly be.
4How Do You Like Them Apples
Apples aren't just good for keeping the doctor away. Frankie demonstrates how to make the most of this beloved, everyday fruit, from sweet treats to savory meals. There's a whole world of apples to dive into, especially while they're in season.
5Super Squash
Never underestimate the power of squash: they're affordable, abundant and they come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Frankie spotlights squash from summer through winter highlighting their amazing superhero traits.
6Spooktacular Tricks and Treats
Don't let the line of trick-or-treaters or the candy corn overload scare you out of the kitchen this Halloween. Frankie's got tricks up his sleeve to make simple yet wicked good treats for everyone at the party to enjoy. All while saving some dough.
7Let's Play Ball
Batter up! Fall ball is heating up, and Frankie's offering us his favorite stadium snacks, without those major league prices. No matter who you're rooting for, these ballpark classics will be a hit with friends and family for seasons to come.
8The Future is Flavor
Frankie harnesses the power of time to transform simple ingredients into flavorful goods that'll stick around for a long time. Learn the basics of preserving, pickling & curing to make dinner anything but a struggle. It just takes a little patience.
9Pantry Pasta
Keep your pantry stocked with a few basic staples, and you'll always have ingredients on hand for dinner, especially for pasta night. In this episode, Frankie creates delicious pasta dishes with the kitchen's best-kept secret weapon - the pantry.
10Potato Variety Show
Today, Frankie's slicing, mashing and smashing his way through the spud species, an essential staple for any Struggle kitchen. They've got so many talents and textures that whichever way you dig 'em, potatoes will never let you down.