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Struggle Meals
Struggle Meals

Season 1

July 20, 2018

16 Episodes

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Episodes

Party for Pennies
E1

Party for Pennies

July 20, 2018

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!

Food Back from the Dead
E2

Food Back from the Dead

July 27, 2018

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.

Wrap it Up!
E3

Wrap it Up!

August 3, 2018

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

Bacon My Heart
E4

Bacon My Heart

August 10, 2018

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

Instant Gratification
E5

Instant Gratification

August 17, 2018

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

Cauliflower's Star Power
E6

Cauliflower's Star Power

August 24, 2018

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

Traveling for Your Tastebuds
E7

Traveling for Your Tastebuds

August 31, 2018

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.

Street Food Faves at Home
E8

Street Food Faves at Home

September 7, 2018

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.

Sweet on You
E9

Sweet on You

September 14, 2018

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.

Save Dough, Make Dough
E10

Save Dough, Make Dough

September 21, 2018

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.

Going with the Grain
E11

Going with the Grain

September 28, 2018

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

Fancy Free
E12

Fancy Free

October 5, 2018

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.

The Chicken or the Egg
E13

The Chicken or the Egg

October 12, 2018

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?

Frankie's Day Out
E14

Frankie's Day Out

October 19, 2018

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.

Show Me the Mole
E15

Show Me the Mole

October 26, 2018

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.

Potatoes Gonna Potate
E16

Potatoes Gonna Potate

November 2, 2018

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.