Kitchen Boss

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

On Mother's Day, Buddy Valastro treats the women in his life to a special meal of their favorites: Breaded Rack of Lamb, Minted Peas with Prosciutto, Cappellini with Crab Rose Sauce and Tiramisu.

Buddy Valastro is cooking for his close friend, Father P. There's Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter, Stuffed Leg of Lamb and Polenta with Portobello Mushrooms. Plus, Father P has a delicious Cheesecake recipe to share with Buddy in return.

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

Viewers from across America have sent their recipes to Buddy Valastro, and he's making his four favorites: Stuffed Hot Peppers, Moroccan Braised Chicken, Potato and Carrot Cakes and Nana's Shortbread.

Buddy Valastro's cousin, Max, comes over to make homemade sausage, which they use for Roasted Sausage with Potatoes, Peppers and Onions, Pasta with Sausage and Broccolini and Grilled Sausage with Gremolata.

Buddy Valastro is 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 bring a one-of-a-kind Roman dining experience home.

Buddy Valastro's pulling out all the stops and making a meal worthy of a five-star restaurant. There's Bresola, Oven-Braised Short Ribs, Cheesy Polenta and a Chocolate Orange Budini.

Who says eating light has to be boring? Buddy Valastro and his cousin, Vinny, make appetizing, calorie-friendly dishes like Cilantro and Lime Salads with Chicken or Shrimp. There's also Avocado Mousse Dip and Orange Glazed Angel Food Cake.

Buddy Valastro shares recipes that can be made in advance for easier entertaining. There's Raisin and Olive Tapenade, Mozzarella-Stuffed Peppadew Peppers, Roasted Red Pepper Dip and Chicken Spiedini with White Balsamic Dipping Sauce.

Buddy Valastro'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.

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

Buddy Valastro 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. His wife, sister and brother-in-law help him enjoy the meal.

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

Buddy Valastro shares his pastry tips as he makes Pepperoni and Mozzarella Quiche and his Bleu Cheese Gougeres with Arugula and Pear Salad. Then Buddy's sister, Mary, comes over to learn how to make sweet Lemon and Raspberry Napoleons.

Cake Boss Buddy Valastro shares his favorite chocolate recipes, including Black Forest Roulade, Chocolate Creme Brulee and decadent Chocolate Profiteroles.

Buddy Valastro's Aunt Nina joins him to help make some authentic Italian dishes from the sea. They prepare some of Buddy's favorites straight from Italy, including Zuppa di Baccala, Insalata di Frutti di Mare and Crispy Fried Smelts.

Pizza night gets an upgrade! Buddy Valastro's cousins, Mark and Vinny, lend a hand to make unique pizzas, like a Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Pizza. There's also Fennel and Sausage Pizza, Grilled Shrimp and Pesto Pizza and Cinnamon and Sugar Pizza.

Everyone in Buddy Valastro's family has a specialty, and his sisters share theirs. Madeline makes Champagne Mussels and Linguine, Mary makes Beef Tenderloin, Lisa makes Mashed Potatoes with Prosciutto, and Grace makes Mocha Sauce for Carlo's biscotti.

Buddy Valastro gets help from his aunt and uncle to prepare meals from his mother's native town of Altamura, Italy. They make fresh Stuffed Focaccia, Mussels with Potatoes and Rice and a pasta dish, Shrimp and Zucchini with Farfalle.

Buddy Valastro is sharing his favorites! First, he makes a light Pasta with Chickpeas followed by some hearty Stuffed Pork Chops. For dessert, his wife, Lisa, stops by to make her quick and delicious Pudding Pie.

Buddy Valastro is bringing the Mardi Gras party home by cooking Oysters Rockefeller, Buddy's Muffuletta and Seafood and Sausage Gumbo. He finishes things off with a traditional King Cake.

With the help of his three kids, Buddy Valastro whips up some of their favorites, like Baked Chicken Fingers with Curly Fries, Mama's Broccoli and Garlic and Pastina with Cream Cheese.

Mozzarella is staple in Italian food, and Buddy Valastro's father-in-law, Mauro, has been making it from scratch for years. Mauro shows how to make fresh mozz for Buddy's Bocconcini in Herbs and Oil, Tuscan Tri-Colored Salad and savory Frittelle.