Struggle Meals

Frankie gets cozy in the Struggle kitchen with recipes that bring all the warmth, flavor and joy during the coldest days of winter. From a casual weekday dinner to a special weekend meal, these dishes are sure to keep you warm and cozy.

In this special technique episode, Frankie teaches us several methods for cooking a quintessential ingredient: eggs. The scramble, the omelet, the Benedict – learn to make them just the way you like them.

Frankie cooks his way back in time with his favorite vintage recipes. These oldie-but-goodie dishes are not only nostalgic and comforting, but they’ll also fill you up without costing you a pretty penny.

Warm and hearty bowls of veggies, beans, pasta, and more, these soups will have you returning for seconds all year round. Frankie’s soup blueprints can turn everyday ingredients into extraordinary soups, with endless flavor opportunity.

In a sandwich, every component plays a role. With a supporting cast of fixin’s, and Frankie’s cost-saving homemade twists, these sandwiches just might steal the show.

Cabbage has long been an underrated green on the field, and it’s about time Frankie gives it a starring role. This leafy head proves itself as the versatile ingredient we need it to be, affordable year around, delicious and filling.

Who knew mayo could be such a savvy secret agent? It’s a controversial condiment that can unlock the buttery, crispy, decadent codes of our favorite dishes, without leaving a trace of mayo-ness. Best of all, it’s easy to make at home!

Reaching textural nirvana is never easy, but Frankie explores several ways to achieve the perfect crunch in his dishes, both savory and sweet. Add this elusive element to your recipes without adding cost to your budget.

No veggie family packs the same nutritious punch as the cruciferous family, and with a shelf life this long, they’ve become a fixture in Frankie’s meal rotation. These delicious and easy-to-make recipes will win everyone over in no time.

Who said struggle meals can’t be delicious? Don’t sleep on these 5-ingredient recipes – simple weeknight meals that are anything but boring, and with a few pantry staples, you’ll have dinner on the table in no time.