Frankie's World

In this first episode, Frankie explores the history of polenta and makes an incredible short rib ragu.

Frankie uncovers a secret ingredient you never knew you loved, along with the strange history of "the prostitute's pasta."

Are pretzels one of the most dangerous things you can cook in the kitchen? Let's find out.

Like many other American favorites, apple pie's origins pull from all over the world.

Ramen was created to be a tasty, quick and cheap way to feed Japan. It became so much more.

While nobody is certain of how carbonara came to be, this combo of bacon, eggs and pasta is glorious.

From unloved pantry stalwart to gourmet pub favorite, mac 'n' cheese continues to reinvent itself.

What we know as ice cream today could be thanks to a crazy Roman emperor.

Frankie shares the history of fried chicken, explains the KFC phenomenon in Japan, and whips up a spicy, Nashville-style chicken dish.