Kitchen Boss

Season 2 begins with recipes for Valastro family favorites, including cavatappi with roasted cauliflower and tomatoes; and whole-wheat vegetable lasagna.

Recipes include veal chop Parmesan; Caesar salad; spinach-and-artichoke stuffed shells; and tiramisu.

Recipes include buffalo wings with Gorgonzola dip; sweet barbecue ribs; oven fries with homemade ketchup; and an ice-cream sundae with hazelnut crunch.

Asian-style recipes include tuna tartare with wontons; macadamia-crusted mahimahi; and coconut-tapioca pudding.

Comfort-food recipes include bruschetta with olives, tomatoes and capers; chicken soup; and frittata with onions and peppers.

Soup-and-sandwich recipes include minestrone and turkey-artichoke panini; French onion and croque monsieur; and New Jersey clam chowder and BLT.

Poultry recipes include tamari and garlic chicken with coconut rice; sausage-stuffed turkey rollatini; and chicken francaise.

Recipes for Valentine's Day include steak au poivre; frisée salad with poached egg and pancetta; potato gratin; and éclairs.

Chinese-food recipes include salt and pepper shrimp; pork pot stickers with dipping sauce; beef with bok choy; and fried rice.

Recipes include beef and mushroom risotto; a green salad with apples and Parmesan crisps; and a rugelach for dessert.

Seafood recipes include bluefish with garlic, onion and tomatoes; linguine and clams; sea robin soup with orzo. Also: strawberry shortcake.

Mexican recipes include steak fajitas with roasted tomato salsa; double-decker quesadillas; and churros with chili-chocolate sauce.

Steak-house recipes include iceberg-wedge salad with Gorgonzola; rib eye steak and sauce with creamed spinach; and buttermilk onion rings.

Protein-rich recipes include white-bean bruschetta; pasta and ceci bean soup; and pasta with cannellini beans and sausage.

Comfort-food recipes include meatloaf from Buddy's sister Grace; mashed potatoes; macaroni and cheese; and apple crisp à la mode.

Recipes include pasta salad with chickpeas and olives; an Italian sausage boil with Asiago-garlic bread; dark chocolate bread pudding.

How to make mozzarella for bocconcini in herbs and oil; Tuscan tri-colored salad; and frittelle

Recipes for finicky tastes include baked chicken fingers with curly fries; broccoli and garlic; and pastina with cream cheese

If you can’t make it down to Bourbon Street this year, Buddy’s got some recipes that will bring the party home! Try the Oysters Rockefeller, Buddy’s Muffuletta, Seafood & Sausage Gumbo to start, and finish off with a traditional King’s Cake.

Buddy is sharing his favorites today! First, a light Pasta with Chickpeas followed by some hearty Stuffed Pork Chops. And for dessert, Buddy’s wife, Lisa, stops by to make her quick and delicious Pudding Pie.

Buddy is dishing up some authentic Mediterranean fare with his Roasted Branzino with a Salt Crust followed by a Spanish-Style Paella. Then Buddy’s good friend comes over to give Buddy the secrets to his Mediterranean Green Bean Salad.

Buddy is preparing meals from his mother’s native town of Altamura, Italy with the help of his Aunt Laura and Uncle Max. Today, we're making fresh Stuffed Focaccia, Mussels with Potatoes and Rice and Shrimp and Zucchini with Farfalle.

Everyone in the Valastro family has a specialty, and today, Buddy’s sisters come over to share theirs. Madeline makes her Champagne Mussels and Linguine, while Mary makes her Beef Tenderloin. Lisa and Grace also show us some of their specialties.

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!

Buddy’s Aunt Nina is coming over to help make some authentic Italian dishes from the sea. Zuppa di Baccalà, Insalata di Frutti di Mare, Crispy Fried Smelts are some of Buddy’s favorites straight from Italy.

Tune in for some great chocolate recipes from the Cake Boss himself. The Black Forest Roulade and Chocolate Crème Brûlée will have your mouth watering. Plus, Mauro and Joey join in to make some decadent Chocolate Profiteroles.

Buddy is sharing his pastry tips with his Pepperoni & Mozzarella Quiche and his Bleu Cheese Gougères with Arugula & Pear Salad. Then Buddy’s sister, Mary, comes over to learn how Buddy makes these sweet Lemon & Raspberry Napoleons.

Join Buddy and the guys as they chow down on some delicious pork recipe. Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, South Jersey Pulled Pork, and Country-Style Pork with White Beans make this one hearty meal.

Buddy continues his family’s Sunday supper tradition by serving up Mama’s Roast Beef with Onion Gravy, Two Potato and Leek Gratin, and Mary’s Pasta and Broccoli. Later, Buddy’s wife, sister, and brother-in-law come to help Buddy chow down.

Today’s dishes feature a little wine in your glass and on your plate. Buddy prepares some classics like Coq au Vin and a Watercress Salad with Port-Braised Figs. Later, his friends stop by to help to pair each dish with its ideal complimentary wine.

Buddy’s up early to prepare a fabulous Sunday brunch for his family. When the kids wake up he’ll have the table set with Country Biscuits and Ham, Hash Browns with Eggs, a Melon Salad with Honey and Mint Dressing, and some Funny Face Pancakes.

The best way to entertain is to be sure you’ve got time to actually talk to your guests! Today, Buddy shows you some of his favorite recipes that are so simple and delicious, you won't worry about being in the kitchen when your guests arrive!

Who says eating light has to be boring? Buddy and his cousin, Vinny, are putting together some appetizing, calorie-friendly dishes that are sure to be a hit with the weight-conscious. And you won’t want to miss his light and airy dessert.

Buddy’s pulling out all the stops and making a meal worthy of a five-star restaurant. Bresola, Oven-Braised Short Ribs, Cheesy Polenta, and a Chocolate Orange Budini will leave you so satisfied you’ll be glad you never had to leave the house.

Buddy’s feeling nostalgic for Rome, so he’s treating his friends and family to some authentic, Roman-inspired dishes. His Stracciatelli Soup, Pizza Bianca, and Shrimp Catalan will bring a one-of-a-kind Roman dining experience to anyone’s home.

It’s nothing but sausage today from start to finish. Buddy’s cousin, Max, is coming over to show him how to make homemade sausage.

It’s your turn to take over Buddy’s kitchen! Viewers from across the country sent their recipes to Buddy and he’s making his four favorites: Stuffed Hot Peppers, Moroccan Braised Chicken, Potato & Carrot Cakes, and Nana’s Shortbread.

Buddy’s preparing his close friend, Father P’s favorite foods today. He is making Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter, Stuffed Leg of Lamb, and Polenta with Portabello Mushrooms. Father P has a delicious Cheesecake recipe to share with Buddy in return

These recipes will really show your mother that you care. Buddy treats the women in his life to a special meal of their favorites: Breaded Rack of Lamb, Minted Peas with Prosciutto, Cappellini with Crab Rosé Sauce, and Tiramisu.

The queen of Italian cooking joins Buddy in the kitchen today. Lidia Bastianich shares her Flounder Rollatini with Zucchini & Anchovies, Italian-American Shrimp, and Chocolate Bread Parfait for a perfect rustic Italian meal.