Ep 26. Sweet and Savory

As Bobby Flay's sous chef for over a decade, Buddy Valastro has been in the kitchen for some of the world's best dishes. In Kitchen Boss season 2 episode 26, "Sweet and Savory," he shows viewers how to make the most delicious sweet and savory recipes.

Buddy starts off the episode with a mouth-watering savory dish, his spinach and sausage stuffed shells. He mixes ricotta, parmesan, spinach, and cooked sausage before stuffing it into pasta shells and topping them with tomato sauce and more parmesan. It's an easy and hearty dish, perfect for a family dinner.

Next up, Buddy switches gears to a sweet recipe: banana's foster. He demonstrates how to make this classic dessert by melting together butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until it forms a caramel sauce. He then adds in sliced bananas and rum, cooking until the bananas are caramelized and tender. He serves the bananas foster over vanilla ice cream for the ultimate sweet treat.

Buddy's third recipe is a fusion of sweet and savory: apple and bacon pizza. He starts by cooking bacon until it's crispy before using the grease to sauté onions and thinly sliced apples. He then spreads a layer of ricotta on pre-made pizza dough before adding the apple and onion mixture and topping with bacon and mozzarella. The result is a unique and flavorful pizza that's sure to impress.

The next dish on Buddy's list is a classic Italian dish with a sweet twist: chicken scarpariello with grapes. He starts by browning seasoned chicken in a pan before adding in sliced garlic, cherry peppers, and grapes. He then deglazes the pan with white wine and chicken broth before simmering until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is reduced. The addition of grapes adds a subtle sweetness that balances out the spiciness of the peppers.

Buddy's final recipe of the episode is another sweet treat: Nutella turnovers. He rolls out puff pastry and cuts it into squares before adding a dollop of Nutella and folding it into a triangle. He seals the edges with a fork before baking until golden brown. These turnovers are a simple and indulgent dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

Throughout the episode, Buddy shares tips and tricks for making each dish, including how to properly stuff pasta shells and how to make the perfect caramel sauce. He also discusses the importance of balance in cooking, particularly when it comes to sweet and savory flavors.

Overall, Kitchen Boss season 2 episode 26 is a delicious showcase of sweet and savory recipes that are sure to impress. From savory stuffed shells to sweet Nutella turnovers, Buddy Valastro knows how to strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory flavors.