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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.

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    Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 1 - Party for Pennies
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    #1 - Party for Pennies

    S1:E1

    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!

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  2. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 2 - Food Back from the Dead
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    #2 - Food Back from the Dead

    S1:E2

    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.

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  3. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 3 - Wrap it Up!
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    #3 - Wrap it Up!

    S1:E3

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

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  4. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 4 - Bacon My Heart
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    #4 - Bacon My Heart

    S1:E4

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

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  5. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 5 - Instant Gratification
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    #5 - Instant Gratification

    S1:E5

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

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  6. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 6 - Cauliflower's Star Power
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    #6 - Cauliflower's Star Power

    S1:E6

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

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  7. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 7 - Traveling for Your Tastebuds
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    #7 - Traveling for Your Tastebuds

    S1:E7

    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.

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  8. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 8 - Street Food Faves at Home
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    #8 - Street Food Faves at Home

    S1:E8

    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.

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  9. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 9 - Sweet on You
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    #9 - Sweet on You

    S1:E9

    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.

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  10. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 10 - Save Dough, Make Dough
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    #10 - Save Dough, Make Dough

    S1:E10

    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.

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  11. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 11 - Going with the Grain
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    #11 - Going with the Grain

    S1:E11

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

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  12. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 12 - Fancy Free
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    #12 - Fancy Free

    S1:E12

    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.

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  13. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 13 - The Chicken or the Egg
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    #13 - The Chicken or the Egg

    S1:E13

    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?

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  14. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 14 - Frankie's Day Out
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    #14 - Frankie's Day Out

    S1:E14

    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.

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  15. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 15 - Show Me the Mole
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    #15 - Show Me the Mole

    S1:E15

    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.

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  16. Struggle Meals Season 1 Episode 16 - Potatoes Gonna Potate
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    #16 - Potatoes Gonna Potate

    S1:E16

    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.

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  17. Struggle Meals Season 2 Episode 1 - An Eggplant Extravaganza
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    #17 - An Eggplant Extravaganza

    S2:E1

    Eggplant: A fruit you didn't 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.

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  18. Struggle Meals Season 2 Episode 2 - Meat: More Bang For Your Buck
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    #18 - Meat: More Bang For Your Buck

    S2:E2

    It's time to reduce the cost of meat on your grocery bill. Frankie shows us which cuts of meat provide the most bang for our buck, and equally as important, how to cook them for optimal flavor.

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  19. Struggle Meals Season 2 Episode 3 - Plant-Based Budget Meals
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    #19 - Plant-Based Budget Meals

    S2:E3

    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. It's nutritious and great for the planet. Win-win!

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  20. Struggle Meals Season 2 Episode 4 - The Weekly Struggle Budget
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    #20 - The Weekly Struggle Budget

    S2:E4

    Frankie figured out the weekly budget grocery equation so you don't have to. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for seven days, for a family of four, for under $150. All it takes is a little planning, meal prep, and using up leftovers in inventive ways to avoid food waste.

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  21. Struggle Meals Season 2 Episode 5 - Cheesin'
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    #21 - Cheesin'

    S2:E5

    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!

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  22. Struggle Meals Season 2 Episode 6 - Turn Up For Tomatoes
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    #22 - Turn Up For Tomatoes

    S2:E6

    Tomatoes are one of the most produced fruits, especially when in season. Frankie teaches us how to prepare them fresh in a variety of ways.

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  23. Struggle Meals Season 2 Episode 7 - Date Night
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    #23 - Date Night

    S2:E7

    Date night doesn't 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.

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  24. Struggle Meals Season 2 Episode 8 - Lunches for Work
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    #24 - Lunches for Work

    S2:E8

    A big way to save money on a struggle budget is to prepare homemade lunches for work. Frankie shows us how to make five delicious lunches for the whole work week. Each one flavored differently during meal prep so you don't get bored. You'll be saving money, and you might even be more productive at work after a nutritious homemade lunch!

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  25. Struggle Meals Season 2 Episode 9 - Frankie & Flour
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    #25 - Frankie & Flour

    S2:E9

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Party for Pennies" is the best rated episode of "Struggle Meals". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/20/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Food Back from the Dead".