Valerie's Home Cooking - Season 12

First aired: 5/9/2021 16 episodes

Episodes

1. Starry Movie Night

Aired: 5/9/2021

Valerie Bertinelli is hosting movie night with her son, Wolf, and his girlfriend, Andraia. The weather is warming up, so Valerie makes it an outdoor affair with plenty of food, including an Onion Ring Wedge Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing, Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Pickle Slaw and, for dessert, Movie Theater Bark.

2. Gratitude to First Responders

Aired: 5/16/2021

Valerie Bertinelli is sending a picnic home with her friend Jo to share with Jo's firefighter nephew and his wife, a nurse. The couple has been working hard to keep their community safe and healthy, and Valerie wants them to enjoy a well-deserved meal at home together.

3. Today is Gonna Be a Great Day

Aired: 5/23/2021

Valerie Bertinelli is doing a remote segment for the Today show and sharing a peek behind the scenes.

4. Buns of Anarchy

Aired: 5/30/2021

Valerie Bertinelli is focusing on burgers, working on new recipe ideas and challenging herself to come up with new twists.

5. A Bite Out of Memory Lane

Aired: 6/6/2021

Valerie Bertinelli is inspired to cook dishes that remind her of some of her favorite on-screen roles. She makes a Ham and Butter Sandwich on a Homemade Pretzel Roll, Lemony Cacio y Pepe and Steakhouse Shrimp Cocktail with Sister Sauces. For dessert, Valerie bakes an Orange Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake.

6. I'm Very Fondue of You

Aired: 6/13/2021

Valerie Bertinelli is throwing a fondue party for her friends, actors Melissa Peterman and John Brady. Her menu includes Four Cheese Fondue with Assorted Dippers, Everyday Sheet Pan Roasted Veggies, Crisp Romaine Salad with a Tangy Citrus Vinaigrette and, for dessert, Chocolate Dessert Fondue with Fried Bananas.

7. Late-Night Feedings (For New Mom and Dad)

Aired: 6/20/2021

Valerie Bertinelli is sending a care package to her friend Duff Goldman and his wife, Johnna, to celebrate the arrival of their baby and give them something to eat day or night. Her menu includes Roasted Cauliflower Soup and a Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing.

8. Easy Breezy Brunch

Aired: 6/27/2021

Valerie Bertinelli is hosting a beach-themed brunch as the official summer party, and her menu includes Lemon Ricotta Waffles with Lemony Mascarpone Cream and Berries, Smoked White Fish Salad with Bagel Chips and Everything Bagel Panzanella.

9. Daily Gratitude

Aired: 7/4/2021

Valerie Bertinelli is showing her friend and Today Show co-anchor Hoda Kotb a great summer meal she can make for her family. They start with Arugula Salad with Quick Pickled Grapes, Fennel, Pear and Brie and then make Flank Steak with Lemon Lime Herb Sauce, Smoky Tomato Eggplant Dip with Grilled Sourdough and Citrus Grape Smash Cocktails.

10. How the Cookie Crumbles

Aired: 7/11/2021

Valerie Bertinelli is testing the boundaries of what a cookie can be! She makes cookies that are good for any time of day, starting with Breakfast Sandwich Cookies.

11. A Trip to the Mediterranean

Aired: 8/1/2021

Valerie makes a few dishes that remind her of trips to the Mediterranean.

12. Comforts of Home

Aired: 8/8/2021

Valerie makes recipes that remind her of the places she has called "home."

13. The Art of Gifting

Aired: 8/15/2021

With a lot of birthdays coming up, Valerie Bertinelli invites her friend Debo over to give her some tips on gift-wrapping. Valerie makes Summery Shrimp, Corn and Avocado Dip, Homemade Chili Lime Tortilla Chips, Smokey Caprese Sandwiches, Vanilla Coconut Rice Pudding with Homemade Vanilla Sugar and Kumquat-cello, and Debo shows her how to make her edible gifts look amazing with fun and funky accents.

14. A Meal for All the Senses

Aired: 8/22/2021

After receiving a letter from a visually impaired fan who needs help in the kitchen, Valerie Bertinelli reaches out to Chef Christine Ha, who is blind, for help with recipes that use all the senses.

15. Week Knight Dinner

Aired: 9/6/2021

Valerie does her meal prep for fast and easy dinners during the week.

16. Superfan Supper Club

Aired: 9/12/2021

Valerie coaches three superfans as they cook dinner in their own kitchens.