Val and Sophie take Valerie's can't miss Set-it-and-forget-it Pot Roast leftovers and transforms them into easy but super delicious tacos.

Salami layered with mozzarella and Parmesan, bound with eggs, and baked in crescent roll dough until puffed and golden. A rich, meaty Italian pie rooted in family tradition that is perfect for brunch, lunch, or a hearty snack.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Boiled lima beans and corn are tossed with golden sauteed onions and plum tomatoes in a bright cider vinegar dressing seasoned with parsley, sage, and nutmeg. This hearty, rustic salad celebrates classic American harvest ingredients and makes a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish.

Crispy baked egg rolls stuffed with Mexican cheese blend and corn, served with a quick salsa dipping sauce. An easy, crowd-friendly appetizer with Southwestern flair.

Lump crabmeat bound with breadcrumbs, green onions, lemon zest, Worcestershire, and seafood seasoning is formed into cakes, pan-fried in butter until golden, and served over wilted spinach with a tangy cocktail remoulade. These East Coast-style crab cakes let the sweet, delicate crab shine through with just enough seasoning to enhance every bite.

A four-layer cake made with grated zucchini, brown sugar, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and cloves is frosted between the layers only with a ginger cream cheese frosting studded with crystallized ginger. This striking naked cake puts a bold, spicy twist on the classic zucchini cake, letting the rustic layers and pops of candied ginger take center stage.

Val and Sophie make a fun, melty, cheese-y twist on the old-school ham and cheese sandwich.

Aperol and vodka shaken together and strained into a frozen martini glass, finished with a splash of bubbly prosecco. A clever renovation of the classic Italian spritz that swaps the wine glass for a martini glass with added spirit.

A chilled, creamy cucumber soup blended with Greek yogurt, sour cream, mint, and garlic. Garnished with diced cucumber, toasted almonds, and a swirl of sour cream for a refreshing starter.

This recipe for Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies is Val and Sophie's sophisticated take on the ultimate classic. By swapping standard semi-sweet chips for dark chocolate and adding a generous two tablespoons of fresh orange zest, she transforms a childhood favorite into a bright, "grown-up" treat that balances rich cocoa with citrusy aromatics.