Ep 20. Movie Night

Kitchen Boss season 2 episode 20, titled "Movie Night," features Buddy Valastro creating a menu that is perfect for a movie night at home. In this episode, he provides us a glimpse into his Italian-American heritage by recreating some of his favorite childhood recipes.

Buddy starts the show by whipping up a batch of homemade popcorn and seasoning it with different flavors like Parmesan cheese and smoked paprika. He then moves on to the star dish of the episode, a hearty Italian sausage and pepperoni baked ziti. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese, this dish is perfect for a night in with family or friends.

Next up is Buddy's take on the classic American dish, cheeseburger sliders. Buddy uses his homemade tomato sauce as the base for the slider sauce and pairs the burgers with homemade potato chips. He then moves on to his favorite movie theater snack, soft pretzels, which he twists into fun shapes like hearts and stars.

For those with a sweet tooth, Buddy has got you covered with his apple pie bars. Made with a crumble topping and a filling of fresh apples and cinnamon, these bars are a perfect warm dessert to enjoy during a movie break. Finally, Buddy ends the show with his spin on the classic milkshake, a decadent peanut butter and chocolate version that is sure to impress.

Throughout the episode, Buddy shares tips and tricks for making these dishes at home, including how to make your own tomato sauce and how to properly cook Italian sausage to avoid it becoming dry. He also brings in his family to help him with some of the recipes, including his daughter who helps him make the apple pie bars.

Overall, "Movie Night" is a fun and casual episode that showcases Buddy Valastro's love of food and family. With a mix of Italian-American classics and American favorites, this menu is sure to please everyone at your next movie night at home.