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S4, EP8 "Crunchy"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.
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S4, EP5 "Struggle Sandwich"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.
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S4, EP3 "Vintage"Frankie cooks his way back in time with his favourite 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.
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S3, EP9 "Spice Is Nice"Frankie shows us how to make a variety of homemade spice blends and tackles a challenge with a monster guest!
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S3, EP5 "Rent Week"It's that time, the first of the month, when you spend your whole paypacket on rent and bills. Your fridge looks pretty sad and the grocery budget is low. Frankie cooks up some go-to pantry meals and also teaches us how to better prepare for this.
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S3, EP4 "Beans Beans Beans"Dried beans are affordable and healthy to prepare. Frankie will teach the basics of preparing beans from scratch while making tasty recipes. We also take a field trip to the grocery store to shop the bulk aisle. They're also good for your heart.
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S3, EP6 "Mushroom Mania"Frankie takes us on a magical mushroom trip. They're packed with nutritional value and they're an affordable plant-based meat replacement. We'll learn about all things mushrooms and how to make some inventive, flavourful dishes.
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S3, EP1 "Game Day"Frankie throws a game day party for under $25. Game days aren't for dinner parties but they are a day for some fan-favorite finger foods, especially those you can make in advance. Frankie makes three no-fuss appetisers.
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S5, EP6 "Spooktacular Tricks and Treats"Don't let the line of trick-or-treaters or the candy corn overload scare you out of the kitchen this Halloween. Frankie's got tricks up his sleeve to make simple yet wicked good treats for everyone at the party to enjoy. All while saving some dough.
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S4, EP2 "Eggscellent Techniques"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.
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S4, EP6 "Cabbage, cabbage, cabbage"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.
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S2, EP1 "An Eggplant Extravaganza"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. Master these cooking techniques.
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S2, EP3 "Plant-Based Budget Meals"Frankie busts the myth that eating plant-based is expensive.
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S2, EP4 "The Weekly Struggle Budget"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.
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S2, EP6 "Turn Up For Tomatoes"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. And for even more savings, Frankie will share a few tips on how to preserve tomatoes.
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S2, EP7 "Date Night"Date night doesn't have to be at an over-priced, mediocre 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.