Valerie's Home Cooking

Valerie Bertinelli is developing recipes for every busy mom's repertoire and testing them with her friend, a mom of three young boys. They make Sweet Orange Chicken Drumsticks, Buttery Bowties, Fudgy Avocado Pops and more.

Valerie Bertinelli makes dinner for her friend, cookbook author David Venable. There's an Espresso-Crusted Rib-Eye with Rissole Potatoes and Sauteed Asparagus, plus a Classic Lemon Tart with Coconut Almond Crust for dessert.

For a game night at home, Valerie Bertinelli matches her menu to the games. She makes Red and Black Checkerboard Cookies, "Bettor" Butter Lettuce Salad, Part-Cheesy Twists and a batch of Gin Rummy Cocktails.

Valerie Bertinelli helps make a birthday feast with her friend, actress Melissa Peterman. Their menu includes Sauteed Scallops in Compound Lemon Butter, Olive and Rosemary Focaccia and Val's Classic Negroni.

Valerie Bertinelli assembles a Taco Tuesday spread with toppings and side dishesfor her guests, comedian Anjelah Johnson and musician Manwell Reyes. She makes Chicken Tinga Tacos, Quick Cook Carnitas, Lime Cilantro Rice and more.

Valerie Bertinelli welcomes summer with an Italian-style backyard beach party with her family. She makes Fried Clams, Antipasto Pasta Salad, Mom's Perfect Sub Sandwiches and, for dessert, Frozen Fireworks.

Inspired by a cooking class she took in Italy, Valerie Bertinelli invites her Italian hosts and friends over for a meal of Italian classics done her way. They sip Rummy Roman Holiday cocktails while enjoying Zucchini Rollatini.

Valerie Bertinelli is rewarding her hardworking crew with Marinated Lamb Chops, Zoodle Panzanella, Honey Rosemary Snack Mix and Chocolate Marble Love Cake.

Valerie Bertinelli is celebrating her son Wolf's music with a party and his favorite home-cooked meal. The menu includes Cedar Plank Salmon, Mini Crab Cakes, Vanilla Cake with Swiss Vanilla Buttercream and more.

To spend more time with visiting friends, Valerie Bertinelli preps her menu in advance. She makes Turkey and Swiss Sandwiches, Chopped Salad Trifle with Homemade Ranch, Barbecue Potato Chips and Valerie's Sangria.

Valerie Bertinelli shares her latest and greatest recipes for preparing chicken, like Chicken Fried Rice and Grilled Chicken Tamarind Soup. She also makes Grilled Chocolate Angel Food Cake for her friend, blogger Jo Stougaard.

Valerie Bertinelli celebrates spring's colorful bounty with Katie Lee. The menu includes Red Raspberry Goat Cheese Crostini, Heirloom Garlic Chicken Thighs and Blood Orange Brown Derby cocktails.

Valerie Bertinelli celebrates learning how to cook from her grandmother, Nonnie, by making childhood favorites including Mom's Lasagna and Pistachio Gelato. She also makes Raspberry Prosecco Cocktails with Raspberry Syrup.