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S1 • E1
In the series premiere, Valerie prepares a lunch for her Hot in Cleveland (2010) co-stars, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White. On the menu: Quiche Valerie; Italian tuna salad; grilled romaine with balsamic dressing; panna cotta.

S1 • E2
Valerie cooks an Italian meal for her husband, Tom Vitale, who helps out by making a special cocktail for the occasion. On the menu is bruschetta, herb-roasted baby beets, chicken cutlets with arugula and lemon dressing, and a chocolate-mint sundae.

S1 • E3
Valerie invites her family over for do-it-yourself personal pizzas with pesto sauce, kale chips as an appetizer, sneaky salad, lemon-blueberry-cheesecake parfaits, and kid-friendly watermelon spritzes.

S1 • E4
A post-workout brunch is made. On the menu: a kale-and-quinoa salad; cherry-coconut scuffins; leftover veggie frittata; open-faced avocado toast; and blueberry smoothies.

S1 • E5
Casual California cuisine is on the menu, when Valerie hosts a backyard barbecue, inspired by a trip to the farmers' market. Dishes include salsa and guacamole; roasted corn and bean salad; chicken kabobs with tequila-lime cilantro; margarita with jalapeño and ginger; and brownie bites.

S1 • E6
Valerie hosts a book club meeting for her girlfriends. On the menu: cream cheese crab spread with homemade crostini; butter lettuce salad with hazelnuts and bacon bits; spicy arrabiata penne; and black pepper walnut biscotti and affogato.

S1 • E7
Recipes for last-minute dinner guests. Included: crazy-easy quickbread; sliced cauliflower steaks with raisins and pine nuts; baked salmon with honey-mustard sauce; the summer Manhattan; and berries with limoncello and basil.

S1 • E8
Valerie throws a cocktail party for fellow volunteers, who spent their morning helping out at an adoption event for homeless animals. On the menu: pureed artichoke crostini with lime salt; mini-cucumber soup; Italian finger sandwiches; deviled eggs.

S1 • E9
Valerie prepares a Cajun-style spread, when she invites her family over for some football, fun and food. On the menu: a quick gumbo; fresh spring salad; red-pepper hummus; and a Sicilian loaf cake, in honor of her father-in-law.

S1 • E10

Self - Host

Self - Valerie's Husband
Self - Guest
Self - Valerie's Dog
Self - Guest
Self - Valerie's Brother
Self - Guest
Self - Valerie's Son
Self - Pat's Wife
Self - Wolfie's Girlfriend