Valerie's Home Cooking - Season 13

First aired: 4/24/2022 13 episodes

Episodes

1. Spring Cleaning

Aired: 4/24/2022

Valerie Bertinelli welcomes guest Kelsey Nixon to join her for a refreshing spring menu of Baked Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce, Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs with Scallion Ginger Sauce and a Lemon Blueberry Snacking Cake.

2. Cooking the Books

Aired: 5/1/2022

Valerie Bertinelli is celebrating a new book by making a few of the recipes that start each chapter for some dear friends. She cooks Sausage and Peppers, a Tuna Egg Salad Melt and a delightful Butter Lettuce Salad with Zesty Green Goddess Dressing. For a sweet ending, Valerie bakes Lemon Lime White Chocolate Chip Cookies.

3. Warm as a Mother's Hug

Aired: 5/8/2022

Valerie Bertinelli is paying homage to her mother's Irish roots by making Healthier Stuffed Cabbage, an Irish Pub Salad and Irish Soda Bread with Cheddar and Chives. For dessert, Valerie makes Sticky Toffee Pudding.

4. Elevated Breakfast for Dinner

Aired: 5/15/2022

Valerie Bertinelli is making an elegant, fancy breakfast for dinner. The menu includes Soft Scrambled Eggs, Roasted Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon Jam with Toast. Plus, Valerie makes a colorful Strawberry Arugula Salad and a Bloody Maria cocktail.

5. Warm Days and Chili Nights

Aired: 5/22/2022

Valerie Bertinelli invites her friends, Chef Jet Tila and his wife Ali, for an evening around the fire pit. She makes Pimento Cheese Dip, Veggie Chili with All the Fixings and Creamed Corn Skillet Cornbread. For dessert, there's No-Churn Mocha Affogato.

6. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme

Aired: 5/29/2022

Valerie Bertinelli is using all the herbs in her garden for lunch before making a summer wreath with her guest, George Lopez. The fresh menu includes Salmon Kabobs with Herb Sauce, Grilled Bone-In Ribeye and Cauliflower with Cilantro Cashew Pesto.

7. Deceptively Easy

Aired: 6/5/2022

Valerie Bertinelli makes a beautiful lunch with a few twists for friends. The menu includes Grilled Lamb Pita Sandwiches with Mediterranean Salsa and Mediterranean Grilled Veggie Orzo Salad. Dessert features a classic combo, PB & J Cups.

8. Retro Refresh

Aired: 6/12/2022

Valerie Bertinelli is updating her favorite dishes from restaurants around Los Angeles. The menu includes Clams Casino, Focaccia Pizza, a Beverly Hills Chopped Salad and a top-shelf Cadillac Margarita.

9. Sunday Gravy

Aired: 6/19/2022

Valerie Bertinelli is cooking some of her dad's favorites to honor his Italian roots and is passing down the family secrets to her nephew, Enzo. The flavorful menu includes Fried Bread 2-Ways, Beef Braciole and Burrata Caprese with Basil Garlic Oil.

10. American as Cherry Pie

Aired: 6/26/2022

Valerie Bertinelli is celebrating the summer bounty from all over the great USA. The menu includes a Shrimp Boil and an updated favorite, Green Bean Casserole Salad. Plus, Valerie makes Loganberry Soda and scrumptious Grilled Cherry Pie.

11. A Feast for All

Aired: 7/3/2022

Valerie Bertinelli is treating herself and the animals to a hearty meal, including Homemade Bird Food and Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Cipolline Onions, Mushrooms and Peas. Plus, Valerie makes a Fennel and Apple Slaw and Secret Ingredient Lemon Bars.

12. Surprise Beach Birthday

Aired: 7/10/2022

Valerie Bertinelli prepares a beach picnic for her longtime producer's birthday. The summer menu includes a Make Ahead Ham Caprese Picnic Sandwich, Cauliflower "Potato" Salad and Chili Lime Fruit Salad. For dessert, there's a Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

13. 25 Years of Book Group

Aired: 7/17/2022

Valerie Bertinelli's book group is celebrating their 25th anniversary. For the gathering, Valerie makes Antipasti Skewers, Shrimp Scampi Zoodles, Herby Snap Peas Salad and a One Ingredient Tangerine Sorbet with a Champagne Topper.