Valerie's Home Cooking

Valerie Bertinelli surprises her husband, Tom, with some of his Midwest favorites. On the menu is Ohio Turkey Chili, Fried Bologna Bites, and Tomato and Bibb Lettuce Salad. For dessert, she makes Vanilla and Coffee Cream Puffs.

Valerie and her cousin reminisce about their childhood memories of Delaware. Valerie serves Steamed Clams with Spicy Garlic Bread, Lump Crab Cakes with Cocktail Remoulade and Sauteed Spinach and a take-home Homemade Apple Butter.

Valerie tests out new ways to sneak veggies into recipes that kids will love. She makes Baked Mac and Cheese with Hidden Cauliflower, Jazzed-Up Sweet Potato Fries, Spinach and Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken, and Zucchini Naked Cake.

Valerie invites three of her best friends over to celebrate two decades of friendship. She'll serve Hot Spinach and Crab Dip, Grilled Eggplant Parm, Warm Brussels Sprout Salad, Apricot Manhattans and a Cream Cheese Cherry Galette.

Valerie Bertinelli hosts a festive cocktail party with cookies and small bites. Her menu includes Mrs. Bertinelli's Christmas Bell Cookies, Roasted Shrimp and Peppers with Chimichurri and Super Fast Rum Raisin Eggnog.

Valerie invites over the best tamale makers she knows and together they're making Chicken Tamales, Jicama and Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette, holiday drink Ponche Navideno, and Valerie's take on traditional Tres Leches Cake.

Valerie Bertinelli is traveling to Chicago to give a keynote address, and she fuels up with a Breakfast Parfait with Fig Compote. She packs Fruit and Nut Trail Mix and makes Chicken Sambal as a reward for a job well done.

A trip to Spain inspires Valerie Bertinelli's love of tapas, or small plates, which she's preparing for out-of-town visitors. Their card game competition is fueled by Patatas Bravas, Stuffed Piquillo Peppers and Oven Paella.

Valerie Bertinelli is making her budget-friendly version of a French classic, Cassoulet, for her friend, Chef Ludo Lefebvre. Her menu for Chef Ludo's visit also includes Fennel and Greens Salad and Lemon Sorbet in Lemon Cups.

Valerie Bertinelli makes a game day feast for first responders who fight local fires. Her table is ablaze with Four Alarm Chili and Smokey Bacon Jalapeno Poppers, and she serves cool Grasshopper Ice Box Pie for dessert.

Valerie Bertinelli brings an aloha vibe home with a Hawaiian-inspired feast for her husband. Her menu includes Pineapple Salsa with Taro Chips, a Poke bar and Roasted Pork Sliders. She also puts her spin on the Mai Tai.

Valerie Bertinelli makes a special pre-Valentine's Day luncheon for her best friends. Her special menu includes Green Pea Arancini with Herby Lemon Dipping Sauce, Whole Roasted Side of Salmon and Citrus Pavlova for dessert.

Valerie Bertinelli is treating her brother, Patrick, and his wife to some traditional New Orleans flavors, made her way. On the menu are Muffaletta Bruschetta, Quick Rotisserie Chicken Gumbo and Braised Mustard Greens.