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S02:E03 - Plant-Based Budget Meals

Lifestyle · 2019 · 2 Seasons · 22 minSubtitles Icon
TV-PG
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!
S02:E01 - An Eggplant Extravaganza
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S02:E01 - An Eggplant Extravaganza

22 min
TV-PG

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 and the days of mushy, bitter eggplant will be long gone.

S02:E02 - Meat: More Bang for Your Buck
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S02:E02 - Meat: More Bang for Your Buck

22 min
TV-PG

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. The focus will be protein-fueled recipes, plus using veggies in fun and unique ways for low-carb, healthy options.

S02:E03 - Plant-Based Budget Meals
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S02:E03 - Plant-Based Budget Meals

22 min
TV-PG

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!

S02:E04 - The Weekly Struggle Budget
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S02:E04 - The Weekly Struggle Budget

22 min
TV-PG

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.

S02:E05 - Cheesin'
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S02:E05 - Cheesin'

22 min
TV-PG

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!

S02:E06 - Turn Up for Tomatoes
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S02:E06 - Turn Up for Tomatoes

22 min
TV-PG

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 so you can enjoy their freshness throughout the year.

S02:E07 - Date Night
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S02:E07 - Date Night

22 min
TV-PG

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. That special someone will love it!

S02:E08 - Lunches for Work
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S02:E08 - Lunches for Work

22 min
TV-PG

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!

S02:E09 - Frankie & Flour
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S02:E09 - Frankie & Flour

22 min
TV-PG

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. Save money, learn new techniques, and strap on an apron. It's time to get messy in the kitchen.

S02:E10 - Hotdishes
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S02:E10 - Hotdishes

22 min
TV-PG

You say hotdishes, Frankie says casserole. Either way, these one-pot hotdishes are an affordable way to feed a group of people, or the family for dinner. Plus they're great to freeze for future meals. Frankie's secret is to use a combination of frozen and fresh ingredients to keep these hotdishes nutritious and cost-effective.

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