$20 Meal Prep for the Week Ahead | Struggle Meals

There's beauty in the struggle.
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[@curiositygarden]

Why’s this man talking like I’m watching adult blues clues

[@lexiklusmann6142]

Especially 1:26

[@jennifermitchell1730]

That’s pretty accurate.

[@ZUV617]

Because we are

[@allisonherrin5712]

Bc we got the dumb!

[@DeathRockMusic555]

Figured this is in high school searches of "how to adult" or "how to get to payday and not die"

[@trevor61396]

How to get everyone to hate you at the office - microwave fish

[@hellomimibanana]

trevor61396 salmon isn’t as pungent as a lot of other fishes 😂

[@unicornfiber6189]

I’ve been know to purposely rage-microwave fish at work. But only in the breakroom nearest where a specific person sits. The specific person varies, it depends on who ever has pissed me off royally.

[@Acsana]

I did that once. People gave me such dirty looks.

[@MT-zu2uq]

I microwaved fried breaded fish once and a coworker loved the smell. She said it was sweet and didn't smell like fish at all. Depends on the ingredients or how it was cooked, I guess.

[@belatorius3442]

Unless you work in a korean factory, then join em

[@JewelBlueIbanez]

FYI: if you store washed lettuce in a paper bag wrapped in a plastic bag, it will stay fresh and crisp for over a week.

[@ReinaGloria]

🤯

[@eternallearner6026]

Or tinfoil if you have it

[@medicenlocutor]

Production value on these vids is through the roof. You can tell they took a lot of time to make this look like a big budget show. Props to them.

[@nadiainthesun4521]

Hold on. That packet drawer has given me new perspective on life. 🤯

[@leonacoburn5852]

I have a zipper lock bag in my fridge drawer. I just used some Taco Bell sauces in a recipe that called for hot sauce which is perfect because we don't us it that much.

[@Esellajessica]

RIGHT! So neatly organized, nothing is jumbled together in a big ball, or sticky lol

[@emilyvoit1568]

My boyfriend always makes fun of me for getting extra packets when we go out, but guess who’s always prepared? 🤷‍♀️

[@msj.randel1496]

Leona me too! LOL. I need a packet drawer organized like his. And make extra trip to chic file..they have good packets. Gotta swap junk drawer for a packet drawer..lol

[@b0ngsNhErbs]

I have a collection slowly accumulating. But nothing of this caliber!

[@maivue9318]

Wash your rice. World of difference.

[@auntyuber5127]

Then put the rice water on the side, rinse your face with it pat dry.. soft as silk

[@user-pt2ec1is1f]

Wtf people don’t wash their rice??????? Df

[@Music23Megan]

Mai Vue do you wash it before or after cooking it ? I have never heard of this trick

[@user-pt2ec1is1f]

Megan Chlum always wash your rice before cooking

[@IScreamedWolf]

I’m amazed people don’t wash their rice that’s crazy to me

[@ellatoler9706]

If I could afford a subscription service, I wouldn't be watching Struggle Meals.

[@katiedillard8218]

Ella Toler dude why doesn’t this comment have more likes...

[@ellatoler9706]

@@katiedillard8218 , lol I don't know. Makes sense to me. I love Frankie, but the whole deal with You Tube and struggle meals speaks of folks with no expendable cash.( I usually have under $50/ month for food after basic bills are covered.)

[@Thuazabi]

@@ellatoler9706 I'm sorry, but that's a ridiculous comment. If you only have $1.64/day TOTAL (basically $0.55/meal) to spend on food each month, you're beyond struggling, and the capacity to eat healthily. That's poverty level, and our society makes eating processed junk far cheaper than DIY meals. The only way you could reduce prices to your budget would be buying in massive bulk quantities and doing these kinds of meals prepped 1 year at a time, and that's nowhere near possible on $300/yr TOTAL for all your meals.

[@ellatoler9706]

@@Thuazabi You are on target. Healthy eating is a severe challenge. I am only cooking for one, that helps. You keep an herb garden, friends will give cuttings, that saves a lot. Every once in awhile Frankie offers really good ideas. You make choices, but you can eat decently.

[@inroom108]

I just started using those and it’s a splurge but so worth it!

[@IceParrot93]

I'm always triggered by people who don't rinse their rice first😂 goray de kam

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

Some brands specifically tell you not to rinse it.

[@maruisaiahnapa7381]

@@OrdinaryLatvian Yeah, that applies to short-grain rice like arborio, where you need that outer layer of starch for a slightly creamy consistency. Think risotto. But long-grain rice like jasmine rice needs to be rinsed in cold water 2-4 times for a fluffier consistency.

[@BadHattie]

Other than exceptions like risotto, rice should be washed. Arsenic in rice is a problem-- and if you are a frequent rice eater, it is more of a concern. Plus, my halmuni (Korean grandma) taught me to do it that way, so I'm gonna keep doing it.

[@aresjay4313]

goray de kam LOL 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shariqzaheer8486]

You lose the aroma and flavour by washing too much! Just rinse once and get cooking

[@yaramolina3815]

As a teacher going back to work, this is gold. Thanks Frankie!

[@FrankieCooks]

stay sharp in class!

[@cyn11ful]

I love this guy and his energy. I’ve been watching him on snap for a while now.

[@mikecantreed]

This is exactly what I need. I spend buttloads of money on $12 salads at work. Edit: Wait what happened to the Tuesday through Friday?

[@magno172]

in future videos

[@angelarose7076]

magno172 I would have liked to see Tuesday through Friday as well

[@angelarose7076]

Idk why it replied to your comment sorry I was just trying to comment on the thread didn’t mean to tag anyone

[@percabethis4ever]

I've seen a lot of the same question on recent videos but I haven't seen anyone give this answer so I figured I would. All these recent episodes where you get to the end and are like "?? Where's the rest?????" are available in full through Tastemade TV which is a subscription thing on their website. It seems odd that they don't seem to be advertising that too much. So the rest of this video, the second half of the meal prep video, the other two plant based recipes, etc. are probably not gonna end up here for a while, if ever.

[@dannysimion]

Mary Watson thanks for notifying us. I wanna go their website than to scope the rest out!

[@celinerodriguez-servita8537]

My only complaint is similar to the meal prep for the week video, you didn't finish the week. I would have loved to see the ideas you had for lunch Tuesday through Friday since you suggested you could do it different ways. Or at least did a chicken meal as well for people to have a better idea how to do both meats.

[@naturelover492]

Here's the rest kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJncpWBtobKeo6M

[@tinagbonillafun6920]

@@naturelover492 I thank you for the link. Do you know the link for the rest of the weeks meals please?

[@naturelover492]

@@tinagbonillafun6920 I haven't found it but I recently learned it's now a whole show on Hulu this episode is in season 2

[@jimmyfleebot]

In New Zealand the chicken and salmon from the first meal alone would cost close to $30. Food prices here have skyrocketed over the past 5 years.

[@jeffbrownme2]

Def cheaper in the states but I wouldn't say THAT cheap. Especially for salmon those proteins can run 15 dollars or so.

[@hyperhappihippie]

why do i hate how energetic he is? i think im too british for this ...

[@danielw.7705]

Hahahahaha! I love your comment. It's happened to me that when I watch someone that's too energetic it bugs me. All Mexican here, though. So it's not just the British in you. 😂

[@mithzynelson3110]

Maybe your name shouldn’t be put hot sauce on your life then 😜 more like plain ol salt and pepper

[@Ericaaaaaaaaaa]

He is too much for this American, too. 😂

[@AnimatorsatWork]

Yo what about that other unfinished series about prepping for the week? What happened to consistency on this channel?

[@percabethis4ever]

It's odd that they don't seem to be advertising it much, but all of the videos for this season on KZbin are only like 1/3 of the full episode, the full episodes are available on Tastemade's subscription service on their website.

[@Pitru]

@@percabethis4ever I knew this looked too well produced to just be a normal youtube channel

[@Ropeyandboaty]

@@percabethis4ever Ohhhh that makes more sense

[@lorddiable]

@@percabethis4ever damn shame too full struggle meals were basically the only reason i wantched tastermade. since thier thirsty for videos all got nuked by copyright

[@Eezus88]

I was thinking what about the other days of the week.

[@ashleyslack5960]

I cook a little extra for dinner so my husband can bring leftovers for lunch most days of the week. Does not affect the price of dinner very much, making lunch cost very little in the whole monthly food budget. I package up the leftovers immediately after dinner.

[@ceciliamedrano4839]

I save all my condiments, my sisters tease me about it. Who’s laughing now! 🤓😊 I love your channel! You’re awesome 👏

[@torizhao5635]

Please create a playlist of this series and put in on your home page. It's a struggle to find all the videos .

[@gregorygarrison572]

They did it. It's a thing now. There are 56 videos in the playlist. I know this is 3 months later, but if you were looking for budget meals 3 months ago, chances are you still could use them now. It's even on their home page too.

[@lkjkhfggd]

My strategy to save on lunches was to stop eating lunch. I save so much!

[@edgara.4902]

ahhhh ah ah ah ah!

[@lifereceiver3661]

Thats what i do too. I sleep during lunch

[@iangp1113]

I don't like meal prep like this. It's too much of a hassle in the morning. You spend maybe 5-10 mins putting together and packing your lunch, then another solid 10 mins to clean up afterwards. That's time I can't afford tbh. I'll cook a bunch of food on Sunday and prepare full meals that freeze well. Take them out the night before, pack some fresh vegetables, the next morning is just grab a container and go to work.

[@ivoryherman]

The fact that he cooks the meat on Sunday concerns me. Are you gonna want that chicken at the end of the week?

[@eileenlester3313]

Most people who meal prep cook everything and then freeze portions.

[@scootscoot3874]

This man has so much chaotic energy I can’t handle it

[@ahmadbarbarawi4357]

This channel is the only reason I learned how to cook anything other than ramen and chef boyardee ravioli lmaoo

[@daoxin4444]

3 chicken thighs and 2 salmon fillets.. I haven’t even seen the rest of the ingredients but this alone is more than 20 bucks.

[@charlesbannon6909]

@@eileenlester3313 Praise be to Aldi's

[@eileenlester3313]

@@charlesbannon6909 LOL

[@GarmanyRachel]

Guess it depends on where you shop, i can get a dozen chicken thighs for less than $10 at my HEB. Don’t eat fish so can’t speak on that.

[@IScreamedWolf]

Yeah I can get chicken thighs for 99 cents a pound. No idea bout the salmon though.

[@Hotpink51]

@@GarmanyRachel aayyyeee HEB! I'm from Texas too lol.

[@ceciliajerez9999]

This was so fun to watch, plus all the tips! Thank you for this hassle-free prep video, just the layout of the food makes me wanna go prep!

[@felixtran2092]

I love this series, this is mostly the reason as to why I follow Tastemade 💫💫💫 More fun shows like this!!!!

[@binaboop1]

I felt that in my soul when he wasn't willing to make two trips. Yas.

[@anastasiyasdiary]

I can’t believe your channel hasn’t blown up yet! Good job on your videos! Very concise and to the point!

[@karlapena7695]

I love this guy! He makes me wanna cook and just live in general 🤗

[@gck808]

I really appreciate this video. Thanks for making an inspiring meal prep video that isn’t dull and repetitive like most I’ve seen! subscribing!

[@brandyjones8176]

That’s the neatest most organized condiment drawer I’ve ever seen.

[@iluvdancing123]

Here comes Frankie, back at it again with great recipes!

[@ManaTheBard]

This would be great with more options for cold lunches for those of us who don't work someplace with a break room and microwave!

[@eliaswolfe6986]

Okay immediately you have 3 chicken thighs and salmon which is definitely like AT LEAST $12-$15. Did you actually keep track of $20 at all...??

[@doriswhite1348]

The price depends on what part of the country you're in. Salmon at Price Chopper here (Kansas City, Missouri) is $6.99 a pound. shop.pricechopper.com/shop/categories/128?_ga=2.43660709.1279533873.1596151537-1495748440.1596151537

[@lorettavillas9704]

I love how you put the cents or dollars for everything!!

[@charityw1020]

I just picked up some takeout and the server included 18 packets of salt,pepper and ketchup 😍😍

[@ellatoler4046]

Ohhhh noooo! I never found the completion of the last thing you told us we would see at a later date! 7 day meal prep for the family only went to Wednesday. I was loving it and poof, it was done.

[@elisaperez3047]

I was looking for it too!!

[@percabethis4ever]

The full episodes are available on Tastemade's subscription service on their website. You'd think if they were making you pay for the full version of these episodes, they'd be advertising it more.

[@ellatoler4046]

@@percabethis4ever Thank you! Guess I'll never get to see the rest.

[@coricooper1043]

I was literally thinking how my work lunches have to get better and now I'm gonna go through all your videos!

[@Jjokerrrr]

how about exploring other kinds of fish as a source of protein? salmon is really expensive versus tilapia

[@iangp1113]

Don't be "that guy" who warms fish at work. Salmon is good cold, alternatively you could use a cheaper trout.

[@adrianpink8144]

idk you have it but Grocery Outlet has cheap frozen salmon fillets.

[@AbsFabbs]

Ian Poissant I just recently discovered I like trout more than salmon. Cheaper and tastier.

[@MagicallyMusical]

😅cheaper and not microwaved alternative would be the salmon packets. You open the package and squeeze it into your rice. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Jjokerrrr]

@@MagicallyMusical i live in a third world country where salmon is a rarer catch versus locally grown tilapia so i cant really afford it hahaha

[@laurettecastellano2830]

Just discovered your channel and l just had to subscribe. I love to cook and enjoy your videos. Cheers from the French Alpes

[@hweeyang1784]

amazing tips👏👏 looks so fresh!

[@Pickles69696]

Dad has returned 😩🙌🏼

[@PattiInNYC]

Literally the best cooking show. It's real.

[@duncanearley]

The packet draw is starting to feel a little bit cheating. It has honey and chilli now? It just needs garlic and paprika and its like a magic spice vortex ;-)

[@annies6566]

Duncan E I have honey and red pepper flakes in mine too

[@0Mayweed0]

I want to know how often one must eat out or get take out in order to stock this magical packet drawer...

[@lifereceiver3661]

Replace honey with sugar. Replace paprika with toscato or chllli sauce or skip it.

[@mathtutor944]

Love your energy and your style Frankie! Been hoping you get a new season on Taste made....following here tho! I think your AWESOME 😎 Sending props from Cali

[@sarahschroeder4739]

I love the tip about paper towel in the bag tip

[@angelarose7076]

frankies energy is 💯

[@CarolineHooks]

Your videos are amazing. Well done!

[@Pineapple-ob2kb]

😂 I love that spice drawer! Looks delish!😋

[@icyliciousblue]

Geez not everything from South East Asia needs to be called "Thai".

[@hello-vs4me]

Love your videos so glad to be back here thanks 😊

[@OceanPlantsLove]

this was great! does the meat stay good that long? i thought meats were only good for 3-4 days?

[@dannysimion]

I love your struggle meals!! You’re awesome!!

[@gigikost]

Love your videos and food. I love chef John, but I need HEALTHY and tasty food. I can’t wait to try your recipes

[@0Mayweed0]

Curious, in order to stock up this packet drawer, how often do you have to eat out in order to get all this stuff, or do you just go to places that have sauces and stuff in portion packs and help yourself to them without buying anything? If you are eating out this much, perhaps you need to cook at home more and just buy your condiments in full sized jars and bottles....

Thai salmon bow,l, salmon wrap, jar of noodles, chopped salad and buritto bowl

[@Anderlink24]

Double the r not the t... Burrito :)

[@kimberlym311]

I just tried this recipe and it turned out sooooo good! 😋

[@corinnec.1918]

Hi, I’m loving your meal prep ideas like here. Essentially, you’ve pre-prepped Ingredients to make “poke bowls”. Re: the rice once you’ve combined it with other stuff; I assume you’ll refrigerate this lunch container at work. Isn’t the rice dry and hard since the meal is eaten cold or do you warm this up in the microwave and for how long? Whenever I warm up Leftover rice from chinese takeout, usu. it’s still grainy and dry. What’s your tip to moisten up that type of rice?

[@msj.randel1496]

Yup..its cheaper to eat at home, now that they gotta pay $15.00 hr. The foods prices went up..almist $9.00 for double big Mac at McDonald's..Frankies struggle meals are good & affordable!

[@VeeAmericanEagle]

I love this dude so much! Save you lots of money 💰

[@heyholetsgo_461]

I finally figured it out, I love this show because I love Hey Arnold! Frankie gives off those vibes.

[@tinagbonillafun6920]

Love your channel Frankie. I wanna ask where is the video with the rest of the meals?

[@tphillips37]

I love how easy you make it look! Inspiring! One thing, tho, never put tomatoes in the refrigerator. They get tough and lose their sweetness.

[@KB_B]

This stuff is great, wish I had this when I was struggling. Probably still try to cook this and save that money while eating good.

[@ivoryherman]

How is the cooked meat going to be fresh at the end of the week?

[@TheSilverwing999]

It won't. It'll only last like 4 days at most.

[@Greenhouse534]

So, he must go to restaurants a LOT! to have that many packets in his drawer.

[@rosestorm3695]

Or he does a drive-by-scooping any time he goes into a fast food restaurant

[@ec8927]

You can order them online.

[@rebeccaplumlee9601]

I prep my salad in 3 gallon container.. Put tomatoes & cukes are in separate bowls for keep from sogging out things, add at time of salad eating

[@LSK1]

No salt or oil in the rice?

[@msj.randel1496]

I need that recipe!! Love ya Frankie! Love your recipes!

[@ritaramos2022]

Loving that free packet drawer

[@kristenday9566]

this is really cool and i'm really glad these videos exist

[@Equinox1.5]

Did you cool the rice, chicken and salmon before you put them in the fridge? Looks deliicous.

[@zedekai9456]

Yes!!! More struggle meals

[@tlbailey1469]

Frankie, Do you wash your Roman lettuce and other veggies, when you’re preparing?

[@nancypaul3524]

“This is why I always keep a spoon in my pocket 😂😂😂

[@citogal]

Haha, packet drawer! At least it's organized and he uses it.

[@CookingDelight]

Good video idea! I will try, it’s just so hard 😂😫

[@slayereli13]

That packet drawer blew my mind

[@64kimmyjo]

Definitely need this advice now. Groceries are expensive

[@iffatsiddiqui3205]

Okay! So I can finally use ALL the little boxes that came in the Rubbermaid set from Walmart. 😊

[@Phangirlsjl]

Maybe it’s where I live but the chicken and salmon alone would cost me $20? Maybe if I bought it frozen but the chicken is never that big when I buy frozen

[@GreasyBaconBro]

Keep up the good stuff!

[@jaychin1807]

Do you eat it cold?

[@kimhawkins586]

Do you heat up the entire container?

[@eueaaoaey]

5:20 was like Gus with those corn kernels in Cinderella 😂

[@madjenta3079]

Great video… but where is the rest of the week? I can’t find any additional videos? Thanks!

[@tamarawheeldon1060]

Have you ever made your rice in chicken broth instead of just water? Its yummy!

[@TheIantoJones]

Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@lynnkerns2713]

Frankie. You are a riot! Food may get boring. But NOT YOU!

[@valeriemcfadin6686]

do you get to eat the food that you make?

[@twistedsunflower8969]

I Love this guy 🙌

[@jennarmentor2833]

Hey Frank-love this episode! Where’s part 3? Looks like a chickpea/rice bowl & a chef salad??

[@mckenziecutie7823]

I love this

[@gloriapeel6887]

Great lunch prep

[@hello-vs4me]

Thanks for your videos thanks 😊

[@Poonamsmartkitchen]

Nice

[@auvyx]

This is awesome! But remember to wash that rice

[@alejandramorales2224]

i loveee this guyyy

[@Zahraa-yb5nv]

you've just saved my life!

[@GeoffreyKutsukawa]

i love this show so kuch

[@jessicabernal1989]

Love this show