WEB-ONLY RECIPES FROM BOBBY 34 Photos
LIGHTEN UP YOUR FAVORITE MEALS 20 Photos
CALORIE CUTDOWN 30 Photos
Bobby's Breakfasts
Kale and Bacon Frittata
Episodes
See Episode GuideNuts For Peanuts!
Bobby learns how to transform peanuts into peanut butter with a Mexican flair alongside acclaimed chef, Roberto Santibanez. Then, boxing superstar Laila Ail comes over to give their favorite dishes a peanuty twist, with Peanut Chicken Casserole and Peanut Butter Rice Pudding.
Just Desserts
Bobby Deen begins his culinary quest to lighten up his mom's meals starting with just desserts. He is tackling two of Paula's most famous dishes -- Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding and Chocolate Mousse Pie. Bobby's whipping up a Fresh Fruit Bread Pudding and Frozen Chocolate Pie. He's cutting the fat and calories in these decadent desserts but keeping all of the flavor.
Fair Food
Paula comes for a visit, and Bobby decides to take her to world-famous Coney Island. While they explore, Bobby decides to make his own healthier versions of his favorite fair treats so he's able to eat them more often. He whips up Brown Sugar and Oat Baked Apples, Chicken Brats With Celery Salad and Dutch Baby.
The Bag Lady's Son
Bobby gets a surprise visitor to help him lighten up two dishes that go all the way back to his mom's "Bag Lady" days; Pimento Cheese Sandwiches and Gooey Butter Cake. He's also throwing in a quick and light Spicy Sweet Potato Chip recipe. The dishes are so good The Bag Lady herself might have to stop by to try them out.
Bobby's Favorites
Comfort food doesn't have to be banned when you're on a diet. With a few tweaks, like using the leanest beef and the freshest peaches, Bobby creates waistline-friendly dishes of Lean Multigrain Goulash and Light Peach Cobbler.
Getting Saucy!
Bobby learns how to make the healthiest tomato sauce for his spaghetti and pizza from an adorable Brooklyn raised Italian grandma (born in Italy!) and shares his dishes with special guests Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos. With recipes for Light Spaghetti With Homemade Sauce, Whole Wheat Veggie Lovers' Pie, Nonna's Fresh Spicy Tomato Sauce, Nonna's Basil-Walnut Pesto, Broccoli Rabe Salad and Gabriele's Italian Bitter Spritzer.
Pump it Up!
Bobby's best friend and trainer Sam Carter is in town, and together they feast on protein packed Chocolate Chocolate Coconut Almond Cookies that are wheat flour-free and trans fat-free. Bobby also makes Orange and Shallot Stuffed Turkey Breast, Low-Sugar Mixed Berry Jam and PB&J Frozen Yogurt Cookie Sandwiches.
Diner Delight
Bobby takes on two of his mom's monster meals -- the infamous Krispy Kreme Burger and her creamy Vanilla Milkshake. There is only one person in the world who can help him tame these titanic dishes: his mom, Paula! But will she be happy with the results?
Boys Night
Bobby Deen and his good friend Josh Capon are whipping up some healthy and hearty man food for a good ole boys' night! Bobby learns how to pick out the freshest fish for his Beer Battered Fish and Roasted Fries. Then, he's making Buffalo Wings with a Tangy Cheese Dip that will put hair on every man's chest. It's one Boys' Night you won't want to miss!
A Little South in Your Mouth
Bobby Deen learns how to make light, but still flavor-filled beer for his chicken at the Brooklyn Brew Shop. Brew experts, Stephan Valand and Erica Shea whip up a special light brew that anyone can do at home, laced with flavors of savory orange and coriander. Later, Bobby's good pal Vanessa Cantave stops by to help cook and taste Bobby's Lighter Drunken Chicken and Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Cakes!
Restaurant Reunion
Bobby Deen may be in the city now, but he will always be a Georgia boy at heart. So he is "un-frying" two Southern staples -- Fried Chicken and Fried Green Tomatoes -- to make them fit his lighter and leaner lifestyle. But, as always, he keeps all of that great flavor he grew up with!
Burger-Rama
Bobby learns how to make the healthiest, most delicious veggie burger patty from a combination of whole fresh veggies with Josh Capon of Burger & Barrel, which kicks off his Burger-Rama meal of the Ultimate Veggie Burger With Deen Sauce, Roasted Onion Salad, Baked Onion Rings and Original Light Chocolate Beer.
Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em
Bobby Deen's BBQ-ing big city-style! He learns how to make a healthy BBQ sauce at his friend Jeff Lutonsky's restaurant, and they even offer to smoke his pork loin for him in their BBQ pit, adding all that extra smoky flavor for his Sweet and Spicy Pork and Slaw Sandwich. Later, Jeff and his wife, Meghan, swing by Bobby's kitchen to taste his other creations, The Son's Slaw and The Son's Potato Salad, two versions of his mother's recipes that pack tons of flavor, but not as many calories!