Mini muffins studded with dried cherries and sweetened coconut, made with coconut sugar and Greek yogurt. A brunch-perfect bite-sized treat with a toasted coconut topping.

Lemon-garlic marinated shrimp threaded on skewers and grilled alongside green onions, served with a homemade almond and roasted red pepper romesc

Fresh lemon zest steeped in vodka for a full week, then combined with simple syrup, strained, and chilled for a smooth, aromatic Italian liqueur. A homemade staple that brings a taste of the Amalfi Coast to your home bar and makes a beautiful handmade gift.

Red wine simmered in a slow cooker with cheesecloth-wrapped whole spices, orange juice and zest, and a sprig of rosemary. A fragrant, hands-off holiday drink that fills the house with warmth as the days grow shorter.

Asparagus and cremini mushrooms roasted until caramelized and finished with a homemade chile-lemon salt. A simple side dish elevated with a bright, spicy kick.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Mustard greens are braised low and slow for an hour and a half with onions, garlic, chicken stock, vinegar, and a meaty ham hock, then the tender pork is pulled from the bone and stirred back into the pot liquor. These deeply savor

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.

Homemade crispy crackers studded with rosemary, black pepper, and Parmesan. A savory, addictive snack perfect for movie night munching.

Layers of homemade pound cake, strawberries simmered in preserves, and cream cheese whipped cream stacked in a trifle bowl for a stunning layered dessert. A beautiful, show-stopping presentation that transforms a classic strawberry shortcake into a queenly grand finale.

A whole turkey deep-fried to golden, crispy perfection with incredibly juicy meat inside. The showstopping centerpiece of Valerie's Thanksgiving table.