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Valerie's Home Cooking Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Poker Night
Sat, Nov 7, 2015 30 mins
Valerie hosts a poker night in the Season 2 premiere. 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
Thanksgiving: The Perfect Bite!
Sat, Nov 14, 2015 30 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; and deep-fried turkey topped with gravy. For dessert: homemade pumpkin pie served with a tangy cinnamon-buttermilk whipped cream.
Episode 3
Fab Dinner for My Fab Friends!
Sat, Nov 28, 2015 30 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
Italian Dinner for a French Chef
Sat, Dec 12, 2015 30 mins
Valerie cooks an Italian dinner for French chef Ludo Lefebvre and his wife, Krissy. The menu includes panzanella; corn and cauliflower with bourbon-infused butter; branzino baked with a gremolata; and Manhattans.
Episode 5
After the Ball Is Over
Sat, Jan 2, 2016 30 mins
Foods that are filling but not fattening are on the menu after a hike with "One Day at a Time" costar Mackenzie Phillips. Recipes include a vegetable-and-egg-white breakfast fajita; grilled chicken salad with apples and grapes in lettuce cups; grilled chicken veggie soup; and mini pear compote crumble with maple yogurt.
Episode 6
It's a Honey-Do Day
Sat, Jan 9, 2016 30 mins
Valerie rewards her husband 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 7
Lazy Sunday Dinner
Sat, Jan 16, 2016 30 mins
A lazy Sunday meal made of food that's already in the fridge and pantry. Included: pot roast with veggies and potatoes; green beans and shallots; stuffed mushrooms; apricot clafouti; and Irish coffee.
Episode 8
Chick Flick TV Marathon
Sat, Jan 23, 2016 30 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 9
Big Game, Big Flavors!
Sat, Jan 30, 2016 30 mins
Valerie cooks up a feast for a football-watching party. Included: Italian slow-cooked beef sandwiches served with a giardiniera aioli; fennel coleslaw; salted caramel-chocolate chip cookies. Also: a recipe for beef-and-potato hash using the night's leftovers.
Episode 10
Wolfie's Home!
Sat, Feb 6, 2016 30 mins
Valerie's musician son Wolf 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.
Episode 11
A Very Valerie Valentine's Day
Sat, Feb 13, 2016 30 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 12
My Favorite Indulgences
Sat, Feb 27, 2016 21 mins
An avocado face mask and comfort foods are part of a day of indulgence 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 13
Mighty Neighborly of You
Sat, Mar 19, 2016 30 mins
Valerie prepares a special meal for her thoughtful neighbors. Included: lamb shepherd's pie; arugula salad with pickled red onions, cherry tomatoes and Champagne vinaigrette; a refreshing rosemary gin fizz; and salted hazelnut toffee.