Struggle Meals

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

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

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

You dont 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.

Sweet potatoes and a sweet tooth - Frankies got you covered on the cheap and full of nutrition. Some times, youve got to indulge.

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

Which came first? In this episode, its 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 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 youll go nuts for.

Eggplant: A fruit you didnt know was a fruit. Often underrated and overlooked, Frankie shows us how to shop for and cook this filling, delicious, cost-effective, and versatile ingredient.

Frankie busts the myth that eating plant-based is expensive. Preparing these good-for-you meals is all about eating seasonally to save money on produce, and shopping the bulk aisle for even more savings on plant-based pantry items. Its nutritious and great for the planet. Win-win!

Cheese can be really expensive. Frankie teaches us how to cook with more affordable cheese swaps than what might normally be called for in a recipe. More importantly, we learn how to stretch cheese in a dish so it can be the star without breaking the bank. Bonus: Frankie teaches how to make cheese at home!

Date night doesnt have to be at an over-priced restaurant. Frankie prepares an affordable and delicious sushi date night at home, filled with three courses, plus tips on how to set date night ambiance at home on a struggle budget.

Flour has the super power to transform into an endless variety of meals, and a little goes a long way. Frankie teaches us how to make three different meals using flour as the affordable vehicle.

Frankie throws a game day party for under $25. Game days arent for dinner parties but they are a day for some fan-favorite finger foods, especially those you can make in advance.

Its that time, the first of the month, when you spend your whole paycheck on rent and bills. Frankie cooks up some go-to pantry meals and also teaches us how to better prepare for this time of the month.

Spring is in the air which means a whole new world opens up in the produce department, especially all the greens. Frankie does what he does best and teaches us how to cook with mother nature, spring-style.