Kitchen Boss

It's a date night in for Buddy and his wife, Lisa, and date night is all about compromise. Buddy loves chicken, and Lisa loves pasta, so Buddy puts together Chicken Sorrentino with Fusilli, a meal to please both palates.

Buddy and his cousin, Frankie, remember the sights and food of Italian street fairs, and they bring those memories alive with a menu of Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches, cheesy Calzones and Fried Zeppole for dessert.

Auntie Anna cooks many of Buddy's best-loved dishes, but she's never shared her recipes with the Valastro family. She finally reveals her secrets to Buddy as they make her homemade Manicotti and Chicken with Vinegar Peppers.

Buddy taps into his roots to prepare an authentic Sicilian menu that includes Pasta Alla Norma, Steak Pizzaiola and his personal favorite, Granita Lemon.

Buddy's cooking up Pasta e Lenticchie, Bananas Foster and all of his brother-in-law Mauro's favorites. They trade stories from the bakery and talk about Mauro's Italian heritage and the meals they've shared over the years.

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

Buddy prepares his three favorite go-to recipes for last-minute guests. His Caponata Dip makes a delicious appetizer followed by Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli and quick and easy Roast Chicken.

The boys are taking over the kitchen! Buddy gets together with his brother-in-law and cousin to create the perfect guy's feast with Fried Calamari, Buddy's Famous Chicken Wings and Joey's Nachos.

Buddy and his daughter, Sophia, get together to make some of their favorites like Margarita Pizza, Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza, Four Cheese Pizza and Sophia's Sweet Pizza.

Buddy is teaching the basics, making dishes like Spaghetti Marinara, a simple Green Salad with Italian Vinaigrette and a Perfect Italian Chicken Cutlet. His sister, Grace, stops by to learn how to make Zabaglione.

Buddy and Tony, his good friend and a Hoboken chef, cook up their favorite Italian comfort food: stuffed stuff! They pack flavor in every bite of Arancini alla Buddy, Stuffed Artichokes and Stuffed Peppers.

Buddy invites Auntie Anna and Uncle Cosmo to share their favorite family recipes like Shrimp Scampi, Tortellini Soup with Short Ribs and Affogato.

New Jersey is the Garden State, and Buddy is making the best vegetable dishes in town. Get ready for Grandma Maddalena's Eggplant Parmesan, Zucchini and Yellow Squash Casserole and Buddy's Swiss Chard.

It's Valentine's Day, and to celebrate Buddy is making his wife, Lisa, a special romantic dinner. Food is the way to a woman's heart with dishes like Roasted Prime Rib and Valentine's Vanilla Cupcakes.

Danny was working at Carlo's Bakery before Buddy was even born. He's like family! So Buddy is cooking up all of Danny's favorites: Linguini with Shrimp and Oven Roasted Tomato, Pizza Bread and Baked Sausages with Savory Onions.

Buddy makes a traditional Italian Sunday dinner with a little help from his Aunt Marie. On the menu are Buddy's Sunday Gravy and Grissini with Prosciutto and Blue Cheese.

Buddy is making his favorite meal of all time! It doesn’t get any better than Fettucine Alfredo Buddy-Style, Veal Saltimbocca and Buddy’s favorite dessert, Tiramisu.

Buddy and his sister, Mary, cook up some family-friendly dishes, starting with a Tomato and Bean Bruschetta. They make Grandma Maddalena's Sausage Lasagna and finish off the menu with a deliciously sinful Banana Cream Pie.

Buddy makes a meal for the kids with Kid's Cavatelli with Broccoli and Cream and Crispy Halibut Fingers. For dessert, his kids Sophia, Buddy Jr. and Marco help their dad make Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Buddy's making an easy meal that seems like it took forever. He prepares simple family recipes for Chicken Piccata, Sauteed Mushrooms, Roasted Potatoes and, for dessert, Cocoa-Hazelnut Creme with Berries.

Buddy and his sister, Maddalena, cook up hearty dishes like Mozzarella en Carrozza, Perfect Pot Roast and Rockin' Rice Pudding. These three dishes are warm comfort food, Italian-style!

Buddy makes his best breakfast of Fluffy Pancakes with Bacon, Buddy's "Hoboken-Style" Frittata and Waffles with Hazelnut Spread. Plus, his kids stop by to help their dad make Homemade Chocolate Milk.

Buddy makes classic family recipes that are not only delicious but also easy on the pocketbook. He uses tasty and affordable ingredients to create dishes like Mama's Chicken and Potatoes, Pasta Fagiole and Fried Zucchini Patties.

Buddy is going all out for this brunch bonanza with Italian French Toast, Basil Omelets and Roasted Rosemary Potatoes with Pancetta.

Who says Italian food is all about the pasta? Buddy is making some mouthwatering Italian meat dishes like Lemony Lamb Chops, Roasted Pork Loin and Steak Buddy-Style. Also, Cousin Vinnie stops by to sample the meaty goodness!