Butter Lettuce Salad with Hazelnuts and Bacon Bits

Grilled Chicken Vegetable Soup

A nourishing soup built on grilled chicken breast with fresh vegetables in a light broth. Comfort food that feels restorative after a big night out.

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Whole Roasted Side of Salmon

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli A whole side of salmon is spread with a mustard-honey-mayonnaise mixture, coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs, and roasted at 400 degrees until the crust is golden and the fish is perfectly flaky. This impressive, single-platter entree feeds a crowd beautifully and makes an elegant centerpiece for a dinner party with minimal hands-on effort.

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Valerie's Very Best Gumbo

A deeply flavorful Louisiana gumbo built on a dark roux with andouille and smoked sausage, okra, tomatoes, and shredded rotisserie chicken. Served over rice with scallions and hot sauce.

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Valerie's Pumpkin Pie

A classic pumpkin pie with a homemade flaky crust and warmly spiced pumpkin custard filling. A Thanksgiving staple made entirely from scratch.

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Savory Horseradish Panna Cotta

A savory twist on Italian panna cotta infused with horseradish and Dijon mustard. A unique and sophisticated accompaniment to beef tenderloin.

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Pan-Roasted Tomatoes with Quick Balsamic Jam

Heirloom cherry tomatoes charred in a dry cast-iron skillet and finished with red onion, balsamic vinegar reduction, sea salt, and fresh basil. A stunning, rustic appetizer that lets peak-season tomatoes shine with minimal effort.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole

A complex mole sauce built from ancho and pasilla chiles, almonds, pepitas, Mexican chocolate, raisins, chipotles, and warm spices is slow-cooked with chicken for four hours and served with a bright radish salad and charred tortillas. This rich, deeply layered mole showcases the depth of Mexican cuisine and lets the slow cooker do the patient work of melding dozens of ingredients into one extraordinary sauce.

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Corn and Cauliflower Sauteed in Bourbon Butter

Fresh corn and cauliflower florets sauteed in a homemade bourbon-infused butter. A unique side dish that bridges Italian and Southern cooking.

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Kale and Quinoa Salad

A hearty salad of massaged lacinato kale tossed with quinoa, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, and pine nuts. Dressed in a simple red wine vinaigrette for a nutritious side or light meal.

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Grapefruitini

Grapefruit juice and lemon vodka shaken with pomegranate juice and served in a glass rimmed with grapefruit-zest sugar. A tart, rosy cocktail that shakes off the travel blues and welcomes you home in style.

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