Frankie Celenza
Self - Presenter
Struggle Meals (2018)
Season 1
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.
Released July 20, 2018
Episode 21 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.food, tmdb.meal, tmdb.cheap
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Network: Tastemade
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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!
July 20, 2018, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
July 27, 2018, midnight
S1E3 - Wrap it Up!
Frankie shares his method for preparing portable wraps at home for quick and easy lunches.
Aug. 3, 2018, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
Aug. 10, 2018, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
Aug. 17, 2018, midnight
S1E6 - Cauliflower's Star Power
Frankie highlights the versatility of cauliflower, as well as roasts a big chuck roast that stretches over three dishes.
Aug. 24, 2018, midnight
S1E7 - 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.
Aug. 31, 2018, midnight
S1E8 - 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.
Sept. 7, 2018, midnight
S1E9 - 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.
Sept. 14, 2018, midnight
S1E10 - 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.
Sept. 21, 2018, midnight
S1E11 - Going with the Grain
Frankie teaches you how to prep ingredients to make delicious, healthy meals for a fraction of the time and cost.
Sept. 28, 2018, midnight
S1E12 - 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.
Oct. 5, 2018, midnight
S1E13 - 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?
Oct. 12, 2018, midnight
S1E14 - 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.
Oct. 19, 2018, midnight
S1E15 - 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.
Oct. 26, 2018, midnight
S1E16 - 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.
Nov. 2, 2018, midnight
Network: Tastemade
Episode Runtime: 21 min.
Season Runtime: 2162 min.
Released: July 20, 2018
Last Air Date: Dec. 1, 2023, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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