Stovetop macaroni and cheese made with Cheddar and processed cheese for maximum creaminess, loaded with jalapenos and topped with toasted panko and cilantro. A spicy, indulgent comfort food classic that turns up the heat for a birthday feast worth remembering.

classic chopped iceberg salad loaded with cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, carrots, and grape tomatoes in a rich Roquefort cheese dressing. A throwback steakhouse side that proves retro never really goes out of style.

Choux pastry dough is piped into hot oil at 350 degrees and fried until golden, then rolled in a fragrant blend of five-spice powder and cinnamon sugar while still warm. These aromatic, crunchy-outside, soft-inside churros put an unexpected Asian-inspired twist on a beloved fair food favorite.

A twist on the classic Moscow mule featuring fresh lemon juice and homemade limoncello, topped with spicy ginger beer. A fizzy, citrus-forward cocktail with a limoncello kick that brightens any gathering.

Join Val on Friday, March 27 at 6pm ET and cook-along with her as you make Beef And Broccoli

Jumbo shrimp stuffed with fresh jalapeno strips and wrapped in bacon, pan-cooked until crisp and served with a homemade cherry cola ba

Flourless muffins made with just mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla, and cherries for a naturally gluten-free, low-calorie treat. A wholesome, clean-eating breakfast that proves healthy baking can still be delicious and satisfying.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Thick eggplant slices are grilled until smoky and tender, then layered with a chunky tomato-olive sauce, melty mozzarella, and Parmesan and baked until bubbly. This lighter take on eggplant Parmean trades the fryer for the grill, adding charred depth while keeping the dish satisfying and full-flavored.

Blanched snap peas tossed with crispy prosciutto, creamy goat cheese, orange supremes, radishes, fresh mint, and tarragon. A vibrant, renovated salad that layers bright citrus, salty crunch, and fresh herbs for a beautifully composed dish.

A rich turkey gravy made from scratch with turkey stock, neck, and gizzards simmered with fresh thyme. The essential companion to deep-fried turkey.