The Best Episodes of Struggle Meals
Every episode of Struggle Meals ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Struggle Meals!
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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The best episode of "Struggle Meals" is "Party for Pennies", rated N/A/10 from 0 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Party for Pennies" aired on 7/20/2018 and is rated NaN point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Food Back from the Dead".
NaN/10 0 votes#1 - Party for Pennies
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2018-07-20
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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NaN/10 0 votes#2 - Food Back from the Dead
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2018-07-27
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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NaN/10 0 votes#3 - Wrap it Up!
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2018-08-03
Frankie shares his method for preparing portable wraps at home for quick and easy lunches.
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NaN/10 0 votes#4 - Bacon My Heart
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2018-08-10
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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NaN/10 0 votes#5 - Instant Gratification
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2018-08-17
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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NaN/10 0 votes#6 - Cauliflower's Star Power
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2018-08-24
Frankie highlights the versatility of cauliflower, as well as roasts a big chuck roast that stretches over three dishes.
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NaN/10 0 votes#7 - Traveling for Your Tastebuds
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2018-08-31
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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NaN/10 0 votes#8 - Street Food Faves at Home
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2018-09-07
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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NaN/10 0 votes#9 - Sweet on You
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2018-09-14
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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NaN/10 0 votes#10 - Save Dough, Make Dough
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2018-09-21
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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NaN/10 0 votes#11 - Going with the Grain
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2018-09-28
Frankie teaches you how to prep ingredients to make delicious, healthy meals for a fraction of the time and cost.
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NaN/10 0 votes#12 - Fancy Free
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2018-10-05
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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NaN/10 0 votes#13 - The Chicken or the Egg
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2018-10-12
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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NaN/10 0 votes#14 - Frankie's Day Out
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2018-10-19
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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NaN/10 0 votes#15 - Show Me the Mole
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2018-10-26
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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NaN/10 0 votes#16 - Potatoes Gonna Potate
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2018-11-02
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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NaN/10 0 votes#17 - An Eggplant Extravaganza
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2019-06-06
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 - Meat: More Bang For Your Buck
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2019-06-13
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 - Plant-Based Budget Meals
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2019-06-20
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 - The Weekly Struggle Budget
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2019-06-27
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 - Cheesin'
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2019-07-04
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 - Turn Up For Tomatoes
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2019-07-11
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 - Date Night
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2019-07-18
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 - Lunches for Work
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2019-07-25
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 - Frankie & Flour
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2019-08-01
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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