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 (10)
1. Summer BBQ
Aired 3 September 2021 • 22 min
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.
2. Bring Your Own Lunch
Aired 10 September 2021 • 22 min
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.
3. Salad Salad Salad
Aired 17 September 2021 • 22 min
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.
4. How Do You Like Them Apples
Aired 24 September 2021 • 22 min
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.
5. Super Squash
Aired 1 October 2021 • 22 min
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.
6. Spooktacular Tricks and Treats
Aired 8 October 2021 • 22 min
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.
7. Let's Play Ball
Aired 15 October 2021 • 22 min
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.
8. The Future is Flavor
Aired 22 October 2021 • 22 min
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.
9. Pantry Pasta
Aired 29 October 2021 • 22 min
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.
10. Potato Variety Show
Aired 5 November 2021 • 22 min
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.