Not My Mama's Meals

Bobby Deen and his good friend, Josh Capon are whipping up some healthy and hearty man food for a good ole boys night!

Bobby Deen is helping out his good friend Carrie Crowell in the kitchen to plan a romantic and healthy dinner for her beau.

Bobby Deen is setting out to learn how to make his own homemade lasagna noodles from Italian cooking expert, Emma Hearst. Then, back in the kitchen he makes lighter but still luscious versions of his mother's Italian fare.

Bobby Deen's BBQ-ing Big City Style! He learns how to make a healthy BBQ sauce at his good friend, Jeff Lutonsky's restaurant down the street, and they even offer to smoke his pork loin for him in their BBQ pit.

Bobby Deen hits up his favorite Mexican restaurant to learn how to make homemade blue corn tortillas.

Bobby Deen is lightening up some of his mothers favorite breakfast foods! This breakfast is sure to satisfy while still staying healthy.

Bobby Deen is up early and at the farmers market to pick up the freshest vegetables from his favorite vendor, Ron Binaghi of Stokes farm, who always has what he needs.

Bobby's Deen's mother, Paula Deen stops by for some friendly cooking competition. They head to the streets for a blind taste test to see whose banana pudding will reign supreme!

Bobby Deen visits his friend Reagan Angelle to learn the secret to making the perfect Cajun spice blend to use on his Shrimp Po-Boys and Smokey Gumbo.

Bobby Deen visits his Cheese Monger to learn about the tastiest, low calorie, and low fat cheeses for his cheese dishes. He makes Crispy Mac and Cheese Cups and Cheesy Onion Artichoke Dip. Daphne Oz pops with some healthy wisdom.

Bobby Deen heads to a bagel shop to learn how to lighten up this NY staple. He makes a delicious and nutritious Bagel Sandwich and another NY dish, Ricotta Cheesecake. NYC native Evette Rios stops by to enjoy the food and fun!

Bobby visits his local butcher, Jake Dickson, to learn about pork, and he even cuts his own pork chops!

It's Bobby Deen's first Christmas in NYC solo, so his mother, Paula Deen decides to fly up and visit! Together, Bobby and Paula make a healthy celebratory meal that doesn't put on those holiday pounds.