Homemade Pizza Challenge: Kid-Approved, Wallet-Friendly

When the kids crave delivery pizza, but the budget says no, what's a mom to do? In this challenge episode of Struggle Meals, we're on a mission to create a homemade pizza that not only satisfies the little ones but also keeps the wallet happy.
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[@maryannlacorazza1733]

A+++ for keeping it real.

[@EchoSixMike]

Sometimes life goes sideways, but even "bad" pizza is still pretty good pizza.

[@MariaAdelina]

I was wondering why the thumbnail looked like something totally different. It happens to the best of us.

[@juliojulio5645]

Wouldn’t be a struggle meal without a struggle challenge😂 thanks for making me laugh

[@tiborklein5349]

The moment he came up with the idea of upside down cast iron pan as a pizza stone, I knew that disaster was about to unfold. Sometimes sticking to what works is best.

[@cabe_bedlam]

This one felt like a genuine struggle meal :) Good thinking switching to calzone!

[@SnowWorries]

The outcome of this struggle challenge would make so much more sense if it started with: “Hey Frankie, it’s 3am and I am off my head on rum and cocaine. How do I make pizza?”

[@Junzar56]

I love showing how to make a mistake into a success!

[@Joe30101]

Nice Save.

[@debbiesaunders6332]

LOVE IT!!! FRANKIE MAKING IT REAL!!! ❤️👍

[@xymonau2468]

Love it! So relieved that great cooks also make terrible messes accidentally. So important to let us see the imperfections, too. I know it would have tasted great.

[@jamiedones3266]

😂I loved how real this was! Lol

[@ngbdog]

More like struggle bus!

[@francissreckofabian01]

Francis you are a great communicator. You make these meals seem possible for even an amateur. My mum was the best "Italian" food cook ever. (She isn't Italian but she was born in Italy) She even cooked in a restaurant. Sadly, the culinary skills transferred to all my siblings but not me. When I watch you I feel that "I could this". I especially like the current pizza phase you are doing. So, soon I WILL have a go at this. It's not as daunting as I thought. I am glad you are on youtube. Regards, Francis.

[@XavierAxelrod]

yo that was close, still looks damn delicious. Frankie puts the struggle in the challenge.

[@mrsosoramirez882]

My favorite episode so far! Now I want to try making this!

[@chy03001]

I love that you made it work even after the slip up :-D

[@anitraahrens905]

Wunderbar, Chef Frankie Celenza, for showing us your creative way that saved the day! If it doesn't work out as a pizza, make a calzone. Thanx and know your legend of fans always loves you no what the outcome mat be.

[@dawnjanz]

Good to see the struggle

[@dlight2669]

It's okay Frankie that's probably how calzone was invented. Food is very forgiving it can be a creative process in so many different ways. Luv u Frankie!

[@Cavewoman1954]

closed captions !! Thanks !!! kids loved it .. thanks again

[@Yesica1993]

I love when things don't go perfectly! That's more like real life. ;)

[@mimimcgee5512]

This made me laugh, you’re so great. Thanks :)

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Oh nooooo! Good one😅

[@dalemoar3006]

Definitely looks like something I would do😅😅. Great idea making a calzone!

[@thefrankperspective4247]

This whole process confused the hell out of me but I’m intrigued.

[@waynejkl4035]

Even a Frankie Fail looks like it's delicious! :)

[@tachiebillano6244]

Oh hey. I bet the calzone was invented this way.

[@a.rheaking4598]

I wish this could be adapted to those of us who only have a microwave. I wish he had microwave recipes.

[@motorwhales]

I appreciate the effort

[@deniselosczyk4945]

My husband likes using the Betty Crocker electric pizza maker to cook many items in (not just pizza). It works fine for most meals, you may want to give it a try. (It is also very affordable, we purchased it for $20 on sale.)

[@Yesica1993]

I didn't know this existed! I had to look it up. Oh, that sounds fantastic! (I don't have a stove/oven.) Thank you!

[@leewalker9153]

That was epic Frankie but nice save

[@neverwares]

Oh no! 😂 I would have done the same lol

[@KatieKitty2003]

Chaos, hoss!

[@marrellajohnson5737]

that's is so amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marthatownsend7702]

HAHAhahaHAHAhaha......

[@kallsusae]

i dont get the challenge. you can make anything easily if you just happened to pre buy all the ingredients

[@EmilySands11]

Frankie plz respond I’m your biggest fan!!

[@RIPMrAlwaysFirst]

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