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Valerie's Home Cooking Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2015 - 2015
Episode 1
Hot in Cleveland...One More Time
Sat, Aug 8, 2015 30 mins
Valerie Bertinelli prepares delicious home-cooked meals for her family and friends in this series, which premieres with a lunch made for Valerie's "Hot in Cleveland" costars Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White. Included: a special quiche; Italian tuna salad; grilled romaine with balsamic dressing; and panna cotta with frutti di bocca for dessert.
Episode 2
Dinner for My Best Friend!
Sat, Aug 15, 2015 30 mins
Valerie cooks an Italian meal for her husband, who helps out by making a special cocktail for the occasion. On the menu is bruschetta, herb-roasted baby beets, chicken cutlets with arugula and lemon dressing, and a chocolate-mint sundae.
Episode 3
Pizza Party! Everyone's Tossing
Sat, Aug 22, 2015 30 mins
Valerie invites her family over for do-it-yourself personal pizzas with pesto sauce, kale chips as an appetizer, sneaky salad, lemon-blueberry-cheesecake parfaits, and kid-friendly watermelon spritzes.
Episode 4
Bootcamp Brunch
Sat, Aug 29, 2015 30 mins
A post-workout brunch is made. On the menu: a kale-and-quinoa salad; cherry-coconut scuffins; leftover veggie frittata; open-faced avocado toast; and blueberry smoothies.
Episode 5
Grillin' and Chillin' With the Family
Sat, Sep 5, 2015 30 mins
Casual California cuisine is on the menu when Valerie hosts a backyard barbecue inspired by a trip to the farmers' market. Dishes include: salsa and guacamole; roasted corn and bean salad; chicken kabobs with tequila-lime cilantro; and brownie bites. Also: A spicy margarita made with jalapeño and ginger is served.
Episode 6
Best Girls' Night In
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 30 mins
Valerie hosts a book club meeting with her girlfriends. On the menu: cream cheese crab spread with homemade crostini; butter lettuce salad with hazelnuts and bacon bits; spicy arrabiata penne; and black pepper walnut biscotti and affogato.
Episode 7
Last-Minute Dinner Guests
Sat, Sep 19, 2015 30 mins
Recipes for last-minute dinner guests. Included: crazy-easy quickbread; sliced cauliflower steaks with raisins and pine nuts; baked salmon with honey-mustard sauce; the summer Manhattan; and berries with limoncello and basil.
Episode 8
Valerie Gives Back
Sat, Sep 26, 2015 30 mins
Valerie throws a cocktail party for fellow volunteers who spent their morning helping out at an adoption event for homeless animals. On the menu: pureed artichoke crostini with lime salt; mint-cucumber soup; Italian finger sandwiches; deviled eggs done three ways; and summer Negroni.
Episode 9
Football Fun and Food
Sat, Oct 3, 2015 30 mins
Valerie prepares a Cajun-style spread when she invites her family over for some football, fun and food. On the menu: a quick gumbo; fresh spring salad; red-pepper hummus; and a Sicilian loaf cake in honor of her father-in-law.
Episode 10
Ho! Ho! Ho! Company's Coming
Sat, Dec 5, 2015 30 mins
A holiday buffet is prepared by Valerie, who serves traditional recipes with a twist. Included: Neapolitan holiday cookies; lasagna alla Besciamella; cheesy sausage snacks; a festive salad with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in creamy vinaigrette; and sparkling berry Kir Royales.
