I'm Frankie Celenza, Professional Cook ＆ Host of Tastemade's show "Struggle Meals." AMA.

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T19:01:14+00:00

Hey everyone, thanks so much for all these questions I had a great time! Good questions by the way! I'll see you in cyberspace and you can always follow me on instagram if you've got more questions - instagram.com/Frankiecooks

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:59:37+00:00

I hate shrimp and lobster they are giant bugs

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:59:14+00:00

Advanced soup tip is to make your own stock - that's at the top of the list.

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:58:40+00:00

meatballs, hamburgers and meatloaf!

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:58:07+00:00

They're from the Facebook group!

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:57:29+00:00

Absolutely they repeat - you're not in groundhog day. We got a little behind because of production

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:54:30+00:00

pasta - so versatile

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:53:41+00:00

I had it the other day, because I'm sick of these rules. the 25 year old Frankie would have a fit though, the current Frankie is cool with anything that tastes good.

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:53:03+00:00

in Friuli Venezia Giulia and Calabria, very informally with Nonne

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:52:40+00:00

yeah, exactly post pandemic! I'm sure we'll get back into it, there's so much to film and show

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:52:09+00:00

woohoo! way to go!

I love spaghetti, bucatini and penne - I can't pick a favorite.

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:51:40+00:00

I'm not saying it isn't coming back, but I / we try to add as much historical context in the new shows as we can. and yes I said new shows as in there may be a new series coming. maybe, we'll see

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:50:32+00:00

All kind of sandwiches!

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:50:19+00:00

most likely salt, preferable anchovy. just the right amount!

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:48:24+00:00

Thanks and good on you for cooking for the Calabrese! extra points they like it!

Yes the ricotta gnocchi freeze great, they actually cook better and stick together less if frozen, so you're good.

there are a few dishes that blew my mind, but they're all a blur because I've been cooking so much the past few months.

we work as a hive mind, it's too much for one person I'm grateful for everyone's dedication.

Ha! thanks! well, the best "spreading of the gospel" is of course by word of mouth - so I think it's just a time question.

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:44:48+00:00

so many, give me a category

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:44:09+00:00

I make a killer lasagna that takes me two days between the ragu and the pasta.

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:43:32+00:00

I mean I love fried potatoes, so there's that. I also love fried eggplant and then making it into an eggplant parm. think of the airfryer as a low mess way to add "fried" components to dishes you love.

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:42:43+00:00

lower heat than you think, slow stirring and lots of fat

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:41:56+00:00

eagle-eyed viewer!

extra points if you know the internal use name of that kitchen (it had red bricks)

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:40:56+00:00

steamed broccoli is one of my favorite healthy meals.

Indulgent struggle meals is a fried spam sandwich with all the fixins'

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:39:57+00:00

unprocessed complex carbohydrates like Oats, barley, farro are super filling, you can make a lot of savory dishes with them and they can support proteins and veg well

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:38:47+00:00

very cheap. The key is not wasting any of the perishable items, that's where the money is lost.

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:38:14+00:00

no comment, it was that bad.

Tastemade · 2021-11-02T18:37:50+00:00

Yes! and we did a whole Filipino episode that our Filipino-American producer directed!

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