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14 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Sat, Nov 7, 201521 mins
Valerie hosts a poker night. On the menu: Southwestern egg rolls with salsa; teriyaki rumaki; a salad made with orzo, grape tomatoes and radishes; and sliders topped with apple, ham and cheddar.
Episode 2
Sat, Nov 14, 201521 mins
Valerie makes a Thanksgiving feast for her gal pals. On the menu: sweet and salty pepitas; acorn squash with baby bitter greens dressed with sherry-shallot vinaigrette; deep-fried turkey topped with gravy; pumpkin pie with cinnamon buttermilk whipped cream.
Episode 3
Sat, Nov 28, 201521 mins
Valerie makes a home-cooked meal for her friends. On the menu: mixed baby greens with crispy polenta croûtons; peppered beef tenderloin with horseradish panna cotta; and blueberry tart. Also: a recipe for honey-and-hazelnut granola.
Episode 4
Sat, Dec 5, 201521 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.
Episode 5
Sat, Dec 12, 201521 mins
Valerie cooks an Italian dinner for French chef Ludo Lefebvre and his wife, Krissy Lefebvre. The menu includes panzanella; corn and cauliflower with bourbon-infused butter; branzino baked with a gremolata; and Manhattans.
Episode 6
Sat, Jan 2, 201621 mins
Foods, that are filling but not fattening, are on the menu after a hike with her One Day at a Time (1975) co-star Mackenzie Phillips. Recipes include a vegetable-and-egg-white breakfast fajitas; grilled chicken salad with apples and grapes in lettuce cups for lunch; for dinner, grilled chicken veggie soup and mini-pear compote crumble with maple yogurt.
Episode 7
Sat, Jan 9, 201621 mins
Valerie rewards her husband, Tom Vitale, for completing a long list of chores, with some of his favorite dishes. Included: eggs Benedict; prosciutto brushetta; spicy coconut shrimp; and a unique butterscotch version of an Italian love cake.
Episode 8
Sat, Jan 16, 201621 mins
Valerie and her husband create a Sunday meal that allows them to use up food in their pantry.
Episode 9
Sat, Jan 23, 201621 mins
Valerie prepares a couch-friendly menu for a night of TV-watching with Faith Ford. Recipes include marinated cucumber salad; slow-cooked red beans and rice; homemade rosemary-pepper crackers; and frosted brownies.
Episode 10
Sat, Jan 30, 201621 mins
Valerie invites her family and friends over to watch the game, so she's making Italian Beef Sandwiches with a Giardiniera Aioli and an Italian-style fennel Cole Slaw. For dessert, she makes Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Episode 11
Sat, Feb 6, 201621 mins
Valerie's musician son, Wolfgang Van Halen, returns home, after months of touring. To celebrate, his favorite foods are made. Included: pasta e fagioli; turkey meatloaf; roasted broccoli rabe; and pumpkin pudding, Wolfie's favorite dessert.
Episode 12
Sat, Feb 13, 201621 mins
Valentine's Day is celebrated. Recipes include chocolate-walnut scuffins; fennel salad with goat cheese and pine nuts; spaghetti with onion, bacon and tomato; pizzelle cones filled with chocolate-ginger mousse.
Episode 13
Sat, Feb 27, 201621 mins
An avocado face mask and comfort foods are part of a day of indulgences for Valerie. Recipes include: a martini served with blue cheese-stuffed olives; pasta alla vongole with roasted asparagus; mushrooms with spicy chili salt. Also: limoncello challah bread pudding.
Episode 14
Sat, Mar 19, 201621 mins
Valerie wants to thank her neighbors for taking care of her dog, picking up her mail and bringing in packages. She whips up Lamb Shepherd's Pie, Arugula Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette, Hazelnut Toffee and Rosemary Gin Fizzes.