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

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 baccalà, 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...

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's got some recipes that will bring the party home, including Rockefeller oysters, seafood & sausage gumbo to start, and a traditional king's cake for pudding.

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 shares his favourites, including a light pasta with chickpeas followed by some hearty stuffed pork chops. Then Lisa stops by to make her delicious pudding pie.

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 rosé 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.

Join Buddy and the guys as they chow down on a hearty meal of grilled bacon-wrapped scallops, south Jersey pulled pork, and country-style pork with white beans.

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...

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...

Buddy prepares tasty chocolate recipes, including the mouth-watering black forest roulade and chocolate crème brûlée. Plus, Mauro and Joey make chocolate profiteroles.

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.