About this season
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.
Episodes (16)
1. Party for Pennies
Aired 20 July 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. Food Back from the Dead
Aired 27 July 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. Wrap it Up!
Aired 3 August 2018 • 21 min
Frankie shares his method for preparing portable wraps at home for quick and easy lunches.
4. Bacon My Heart
Aired 10 August 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. Instant Gratification
Aired 17 August 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. Cauliflower's Star Power
Aired 24 August 2018 • 21 min
Frankie highlights the versatility of cauliflower, as well as roasts a big chuck roast that stretches over three dishes.
7. Traveling for Your Tastebuds
Aired 31 August 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. Street Food Faves at Home
Aired 7 September 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. Sweet on You
Aired 14 September 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. Save Dough, Make Dough
Aired 21 September 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. Going with the Grain
Aired 28 September 2018 • 21 min
Frankie teaches you how to prep ingredients to make delicious, healthy meals for a fraction of the time and cost.
12. Fancy Free
Aired 5 October 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. The Chicken or the Egg
Aired 12 October 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. Frankie's Day Out
Aired 19 October 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. Show Me the Mole
Aired 26 October 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. Potatoes Gonna Potate
Aired 2 November 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.