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These five-ingredient recipes are anything but boring; with a few pantry staples, these simple weeknight meals will be on the table in no time.

Struggle Meals

5-Ingredient Recipes

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.

A Cruciferous Delicious Time

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.

Crunchy

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!

Mayo: The Secret Ingredient

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.

Cabbage, cabbage, cabbage

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.

Struggle Sandwich

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.

Struggle Soup

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.

Vintage

Frankie teaches several methods for cooking eggs; the scramble, the omelet, and the Benedict; learn to make them just the way one likes them.

Eggscellent Techniques

Frankie gets cozy in the 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.

Warm + Cozy Winter

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The struggle is real, but it doesn't mean your food has to suffer; follow chef Frankie Celenza as he shows you how to make delicious meals that won't break the bank.

S4 E4 | Struggle Soup