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13 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Episode 1
Sat, Jun 11, 201621 mins
Valerie invites her Hot in Cleveland (2010) co-stars, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White, over for lunch. On the menu: glazed short rib crostini; chicken salay and steamed veggies with peanut sauce; mini roasted potatoes with eggplant caviar and crème fraiche; vodka cucumber spritz.
Episode 2
Sat, Jun 18, 201621 mins
Valerie starts a new family tradition to honor some of the special men in her life. On the menu: chipotle cheeseburgers with homemade barbecue sauce; spinach and strawberry salad topped with a warm bacon vinaigrette; onion rings served with a refreshing ginger beer lime Rickey.
Episode 3
Sat, Jun 25, 201621 mins
Recipes, for when it's too hot to cook, are tested by Valerie and her friend, Faith Ford. The menu includes lobster club sandwiches; savory pickle spears; a classic Greek salad; honey citrus Southern iced tea; microwave potato chips; and lemon icebox cake.
Episode 4
Sat, Jul 2, 201621 mins
Valerie hosts an all-girls meet and greet. She invites Krissy Lefebvre, Michelle Branch, Kelly Oxford and Melissa Peterman. On the summer-theme menu: queso fundido; a fix-it-yourself catfish taco bar; jalapeno ranch slaw; and a watermelon cocktail.
Episode 5
Sat, Jul 9, 201621 mins
Valerie researches family recipes for her next cookbook; and makes a dinner using some favorite pantry staples. On the menu: smoky cheddar crackers; pasta al tonno; roasted artichoke hearts Provencal; and blueberry cheesecake filo cups.
Episode 6
Sat, Jul 16, 201621 mins
Old favorites are given a new twist. Included: chopped iceberg salad with Roquefort dressing; tuna noodle casserole; cherry cheesecake pie.
Episode 7
Sat, Jul 23, 201621 mins
A casual backyard barbecue has grilled chicken; baked beans with brown sugar and bacon; grilled vegetable kabobs and a refreshing lemon basil granita on the menu.
Episode 8
Sat, Jul 30, 201621 mins
An all-bacon menu includes: bacon-wrapped jalapeno shrimp with cherry cola barbecue sauce; tomato salad with a balsamic dressing topped with crumbled pancetta; and bacon-caramel scuffins topped with caramel clotted cream. Food blogger Jo Oyakawa Stougaard stops by for a visit.
Episode 9
Sat, Aug 6, 201621 mins
Valerie celebrates her son's, Wolfgang Van Halen, birthday by making his favorites, which include spatchcock roasted chicken with salsa verde; garlicky broccoli fusilli; oven-roasted spicy sweet potato fries with homemade ranch dip; and vanilla cake with vanilla cream cheese frosting.
Episode 10
Sat, Aug 13, 201621 mins
Valerie cooks some classic Italian dishes for her friend, Alex Guarnaschelli. On the menu: sausage and pepper sliders; spaghetti and meatballs; Proscecco with limoncello and candied lemon slices; and fresh homemade cannolis.
Episode 11
Sat, Aug 20, 201621 mins
Valerie hosts lunch for two kid chefs. On the menu: grilled Italian paninis with Provolone, Genoa salami, Black Forest ham and roast turkey; salt and vinegar zucchini chips; soft pretzels with chocolate hazelnut dip; and decorate your own chocolate cupcakes with Neapolitan frosting and treats sent by Duff Goldman.
Episode 12
Sat, Aug 27, 201621 mins
Guilty pleasures dishes are on the menu. Included: chicken with prunes and olives; Italian wedge salad with Gorgonzola topped with crispy pancetta; vegetable pot stickers; mini zeppoles with a caramel marsala dipping sauce.
Episode 13
Sat, Sep 3, 201621 mins
An end-of-summer barbecue includes salmon burgers; avocado and grilled corn salad with goddess dressing; sweet potato wedges; and pound cake with peaches drizzled with cinnamon simple syrup.