Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Hearty kale, carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and peppers are tossed in a creamy peanut butter-vinegar-honey-sesame vinaigrette and topped with crispy roasted garbanzo beans and crunchy peanuts. This nutrient-packed salad travels well and eats like a meal, making it an ideal make-ahead lunch for road trips or busy days.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Tender Bibb lettuce, ripe tomatoes, sliced onions, and briny olives are drizzled with a creamy mayo-vinegar-olive oil vinaigrette brightened with fresh parsley. This simple, old-fashioned salad is the perfect cool counterpoint to a bowl of rich, spiced chili.

Toasted baguette slices are layered with a briny olive-red pepper-herb spread, mozzarella, provolone, mortadella, capicola, and salami, then finished with more olive spread and fresh basil. These bite-sized bruschetta capture all the bold, salty, meaty flavors of a classic New Orleans muffuletta sandwich in an easy-to-serve party appetizer.

Morning-after fajitas with sauteed bell peppers, scrambled eggs, and chili seasoning wrapped in warm flour tortillas. A hearty, satisfying brunch that comes together fast.

A graham cracker crust is layered with peanut butter cream, chocolate ice cream, and torch-melted marshmallows, then drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate sauce. This over-the-top frozen dessert combines the nostalgia of campfire s'mores with the richness of peanut butter cup ice cream in every gooey slice.

Ready for a "fish sammie" that packs a punch? Val whips up a gourmet-style meal for one, featuring a perfectly sizzled tilapia fillet and a hit of spicy chili crisp! It’s a kitchen adventure filled with quick flips, zesty flavors, and a final taste test that’s so good, even her cat wants a bite!

Pasta in a creamy sauce made with grated cauliflower, French onion dip, Cheddar, Colby Jack, and cayenne is baked until bubbly and topped with a crunchy layer of crushed potato chips. This clever comfort food sneaks a full serving of vegetables into every cheesy, indulgent bite without anyone being the wiser.

Crisp coleslaw mix tossed in a creamy jalapeno ranch dressing made with Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and smoky chipotle powder. A cool, tangy side with just enough heat to complement blackened fish tacos.

A puffy, golden oven-baked pancake risen in a preheated cast-iron skillet, served with a vibrant strained raspberry-orange sauce. A dramatic yet effortless breakfast-for-dinner that is just the thing after a long day of travel.

Mini sliders layered with deli ham, sharp Cheddar, and crisp apple slices on soft rolls with a pickle relish-mustard spread. A sweet-savory handheld snack perfect for game night.