Kitchen Boss

There is nothing better than vegetables fresh from the farmer's market. Buddy Valastro cooks up cavatappi with roasted cauliflower and tomatoes and a vegetable lasagne.

Buddy tries new dishes including fresh tuna tartare with crispy wontons, a macadamia crusted mahi mahi, and homemade coconut tapioca pudding.

Buddy makes some of his family's favourite comfort foods with his Auntie Anna and Uncle Cosmo. And Auntie Anna makes her famous frittata with onions and peppers.

Buddy and his sister Madeline cook their family favourites, including a veal chop parmesan, a traditional Caesar salad, and ice cream tiramisu.

Buddy, his wife and his sister, go south of the border. This Mexican fiesta includes fajitas with tomato salsa, quesadillas and churros with chili chocolate sauce.

Buddy serves up Mama's roast beef with onion gravy, potato and leek gratin, and Mary's pasta and broccoli. Sister, Mary, and brother-in-law, Joe, join for the feast.

Aunt Nina helps Buddy make authentic Italian dishes from the sea. Zuppa di baccala, insalata di frutti di mare, crispy fried smelts are amongst his favourites.

Buddy prepares meals from his mum's native Italian town with his Aunt Laura and Uncle Max. Dishes include stuffed focaccia, and shrimp and courgette farfalle.

Buddy and his brother-in-law whip up a decadent menu including beef and mushroom risotto, a green salad with apples and parmesan crisps, and a dessert rugelach.

Buddy's sisters are coming over to share their favourite dishes. Madeline makes her Champagne mussels and linguine and Mary makes her beef tenderloin.

Today Buddy cooks up his seaside favourites for his two favourite Frankies - his uncle and cousin. On the menu is blue fish, linguini and clams and sea robin soup.

Buddy's sister stops by to show off her meatloaf, while he adds mashed potatoes and mac n' cheese. And for a perfect ending to the day, dig in to apple crisp a la mode.

Buddy prepares classics like Coq au Vin and watercress salad with port-braised figs. Later his friends stop by to help pair each dish with its complimentary wine.

Buddy whips up some of his favourite manly dishes, including buffalo wings with a gorgonzola dip, sweet barbecue ribs, and a man-sized ice cream sundae.

Buddy prepares a Pasta Salad with Chickpeas and Olives, an Italian Sausage Boil with Garlic Bread, and a Chocolate Bread Pudding for his cousin Vinny.

One of Buddy's favourite takeaways is Chinese, and today he shows you how to make it at home; including salt and pepper shrimp and fried rice Buddy-style!

When kids don't want to eat what's good for them, it's time to get creative. With the help of his three kids, Buddy whips up some mouthwatering favourites.

Buddy treats the women in his life to a meal of their favourites, including - breaded rack of lamb, minted peas with prosciutto, cappellini with crab rose sauce.

Lidia Bastianich joins Buddy in the kitchen and shares her flounder rollatini with zucchini & anchovies, Italian-American shrimp, and chocolate bread parfait.

Buddy cooks Mediterranean fare - roasted branzino with a salt crust and paella. Then, a friend comes over to give Buddy the recipe for his green bean salad.

Mozzarella is a staple in Italian food, and Buddy's father-in-law makes it from scratch. He shows Buddy how it's done for dishes such as savoury frittelle.

Buddy shows how to bring the steakhouse home making an Iceberg Wedge with Gorgonzola, a Rib-eye Steak and Sauce with Creamed Spinach and Buttermilk Onion Rings.

Buddy is cooking poultry. Nothing gets his mouth watering like his tamari and garlic chicken with coconut rice, sausage-stuffed turkey rollatini and chicken francaise.

Buddy is nostalgic for Rome, so he's making Roman-inspired dishes. His stracciatelli soup, pizza bianca and shrimp Catalan bring a Roman dining experience home!

Buddy displays the versatility of rich, protein-filled beans with White Bean Bruschetta, Pasta and Ceci Bean Soup, and Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Sausage.

Pizza night is getting an upgrade. Buddy's cousins, Mark and Vinny, come by and lend a hand to make some tasty and unique pizza recipes that are sure to be a hit.

Who says eating light has to be boring? Buddy and his cousin are making some dishes that will be a hit with the weight-conscience. And you won't want to miss dessert.

Buddy and Mauro make a feast for Lisa and Madeline. On the menu: steak au poivre, frisee salad with pancetta and poached egg, a potato gratin and eclairs.

The best way to entertain is making sure there's time to talk to guests. Buddy demonstrates simple recipes to avoid any worries about being stuck in the kitchen.

Viewers from across America sent their recipes to Buddy and he's making his favourites, including stuffed hot peppers and Nana's shortbread.

Buddy's preparing Father P's favourite foods today. He is making Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter, Stuffed Leg of Lamb, and Polenta with Portabella Mushrooms.

Buddy makes pepperoni and mozzarella quiche with arugula and pear salad. Then his sister Mary learns how to make lemon and raspberry Napoleons.

It's nothing but sausage from start to finish! Buddy's cousin, Max, is coming over to show him how to make homemade sausage to use in delicious dishes.

Buddy prepares Sunday brunch for his family. Dishes include country biscuits and ham, hash browns with eggs, a melon salad, and some funny face pancakes!

Buddy is making a meal worthy of a five-star restaurant. The three courses are: bresaola, oven-braised short ribs, cheesy polenta, and a chocolate orange budini.

Tonight is a date night in for Buddy and his wife Lisa. Buddy puts together chicken Sorrentino with fusilli, a meal to please both palates.

Buddy and his sister Mary cook up some family-friendly dishes, including grandma Maddalena's sausage lasagne and a deliciously sinful banana cream pie.

Buddy and cousin Frankie bring the memories, sights and smells of Italian street fairs alive with a menu of sausage and pepper sandwiches and cheesy calzones.

Buddy's cooking up some of his brother-in-law Mauro's favourites and together they share stories from the bakery, and the meals they've shared over the years.

Buddy and his sister cook and reminisce about the homemade pasta their grandmothers used to make, including Potato Gnocchi with Mushroom Sauce and Rigatoni alla Vodka.

Auntie Anna reveals some of her well-guarded cooking secrets to Buddy, including her homemade manicotti and her chicken with vinegar peppers recipes.

Buddy and his sister Maddalena cook up hearty Italian comfort dishes like mozzarella en carrozza, perfect pot roast and rockin' rice pudding.

Buddy and his daughter Sophia make some of their favourite pizzas, like Margarita, Prosciutto and Arugula, Four Cheese and Sophia's Sweet Pizza.

Buddy taps into his roots and prepares an authentic Sicilian menu that includes Pasta Alla Norma, Steak Pizzaiola and Buddy's personal favourite, Granita Lemon.

Buddy's brother-in-law Joey and Cousin Anthony get together to create the perfect guy's feast menu - fried calamari, Buddy's famous chicken wings and Joey's nachos.

Buddy invites Auntie Anna and Uncle Cosmo to share their favourite family recipes like shrimp scampi, tortellini soup with short ribs and affogato.

Buddy is making his favourite meal of all time - fettucine alfredo Buddy-style, veal saltimbocca and his favourite dessert, tiramisu.

Buddy and his friend Tony, cook up their favourite Italian comfort food - stuffed stuff - including Arancini alla Buddy, stuffed artichokes and stuffed peppers.

Buddy is teaching the basics like Spaghetti Marinara, a simple Green Salad and Perfect Italian Chicken Cutlet. And Grace stops by to learn how to make a Zabaglione.

Buddy cooks a traditional Sunday meal of grissini breadsticks with prosciutto and blue cheese, and a classic meat and tomato sauce dish called Sunday Gravy.

Buddy hopes to woo Lisa on Valentine's Day with king crab legs and garlic butter, roasted prime rib, and sweet vanilla cupcakes. Will she be seduced?

Buddy cooks some simple 'go to' dishes ideal for last minute guests, like his famous caponata dip and ricotta ravioli. But how do you roast a chicken in a hurry?

Today Buddy is cooking Danny's favourite dishes - and he has several - including shrimp linguini, oven roasted tomatoes, pizza bread, and baked sausages.

Buddy is cooking broccoli and cream with crispy halibut fingers for the kids. But they seem more interested in their chocolate chip ice cream sandwich dessert.

Buddy checks out the farmers market to find the freshest vegetables for his squash casserole and classic Swiss chard. Will Grandma's aubergine also be a hit?

Buddy reveals the recipes for some simple family favourites including chicken piccata, saut?ed mushrooms, roast potatoes and a sweet cocoa-hazelnut cr?me. Tuck in.

Buddy cooks bacon pancakes, frittata, and waffles in this breakfast special. Plus, what have Buddy's kids taught him about homemade chocolate milk?

How can you cook well for a big family on a limited budget? Find out as Buddy prepares affordable meals like Mama's chicken, pasta fagiole and fried zucchini.

Inspired by legendary Hoboken native, Frank Sinatra, Buddy prepares clams possillipo and a sweet lemon pasticiotti - and he's cooking them his way.

It's all about Buddy's favourite herbs when he serves a brunch that includes an Italian take on French toast, basil infused omelettes and roast rosemary potatoes.

Buddy cooks some classics, like bolognese, spaghetti carbonara and orzo salad. But when Mama and Sergio stop by to help out, will too many cooks spoil the broth?

Buddy serves his favourite spicy foods including pepper steak Valastro, seafood fra diavolo and spicy sauted peppers. But can his guests handle the heat?

Buddy cooks a seafood special of stuffed shrimp, Sicilian fish stew, and clams with chorizo. Will Uncle Larry be impressed when he comes by for a taste test?

Buddy explains how to make the most of the ingredients you already have at home, as he prepares a garlic bean dip, an artichoke salad, and creamy ham pasta.

Buddy follows his Aunt Nina's recipes to serve stuffed mussels, sauted escarole and a ricotta cheesecake with a Strega twist - but will she be impressed?

Buddy reveals his popular pepper and prosciutto, and chicken and pesto Panini recipes. Plus, Aunt Frannie explains how make a perfect Manhattan clam chowder.

Buddy's mother-in-law Gloria pops in to show him how to fry the perfect artichoke. Will she be impressed by his classic Italian wheat pie and rack of roast lamb?

Buddy pays tribute to his dad by cooking his favourite dishes, like blue crabs and stuffed aubergines, with Park Casino chef and family friend, Joe Orecchio.

Buddy shares more of his Aunt Nina's famous recipes, including her celebrated vegetarian meatballs, roasted leg of lamb, and classic stuffed mushrooms.

Buddy prepares a classic Caprese Salad, and roasts a mozzarella and sausage stuffed chicken. Plus, find out the best way to cook traditional bocconcini balls.

Buddy shares his favourite finger food recipes including grilled oregano chicken skewers, and polenta cakes served with goat's cheese and shiitake mushrooms.

Buddy cooks a breakfast feast of Florentine polenta with poached eggs, and a classic sausage strata. Plus, what is the secret of a perfect cappuccino?

It's Buddy's anniversary and he celebrates by cooking a special meal for his wife Lisa, of saffron risotto, classic Osso buco veal, and chocolate truffle cake.

Buddy tackles a soup and sandwich fiesta! Dishes include a minestrone and turkey-artichoke panini, and French onion soup with Croque Monsieur.