In this Halloween special of Valerie’s Home Cooking, Val pairs up with Jordan from This Girl Walks Into a Bar to make a spooky, pitch-black Margarita Mocktail. Using an organic citrus mixer, sweet agave, a spicy-salty Tajín rim, and activated charcoal, this quick and easy non-alcoholic drink brings all the eerie vibes without the alcohol. Perfect for Halloween entertaining! This Girl Walks Into a Bar is giving Valerie's Place members 30% off their entire order. Head to thisgirlmixerssnacks.com and use code VALERIE at checkout.

This one came from one of her mom's old recipe boxes - and Val has no idea where her mom found it, whether it came from a magazine or whether she invented it herself. But it's so good that it didn't matter. Vanilla wafers pulsed into fine crumbs, folded into a warm semisweet chocolate mixture with corn syrup, vanilla, evaporated milk, and powdered sugar, then rolled into walnut-coated nuggets and chilled until set. They look like little truffles, they taste like something between a no-bake cookie and a candy, and they freeze beautifully - which means you make the batch once and pull one out whenever the craving hits. Dessert for one for the next 30 days.

This irresistible "snack for one" (that's easily shareable!) combines naturally sweet, chewy rolled dates with a creamy layer of peanut butter and rich melted bittersweet chocolate. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and a pinch of flaky salt, it hits every single crave-worthy note of a classic candy bar with a wholesome twist.

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.

Tender pumpkin puree doughnuts baked in doughnut pans and coated in cinnamon-sugar with melted butter for a warm, spiced finish. A festive fall treat that fills the house with the irresistible aroma of pumpkin and cinnamon.

A Chicago-style popcorn mix featuring cheddar-powdered popcorn combined with homemade caramel popcorn cooked to 248-250 degrees for the perfect crunch. An addictive sweet-and-savory snack that captures the iconic flavor of the Windy City.

Homemade pumpkin-chocolate syrup stirred into espresso and hot milk, then topped with a cloud of whipped cream. A cozy, cafe-worthy drink that warms you from the inside out on crisp autumn mornings.

Small apples dipped in melted caramels enriched with cream and sea salt, optionally rolled in sprinkles or chopped nuts. A bite-sized, nostalgic fall treat that kids and adults alike love at Halloween parties.

Homemade rosemary dough topped with roasted butternut squash, mozzarella, and goat cheese, finished with a bright arugula-lemon salad. A seasonal pizza that balances sweet roasted squash with peppery greens for a sophisticated autumn dinner.

Popcorn, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham crackers coated in homemade caramel cooked to 245 degrees and baked until crispy. An irresistible sweet-salty snack that captures campfire nostalgia without leaving the couch.

Classic hard-boiled eggs filled three ways: pickles and capers, wasabi and ginger, and sesame carrot. A creative twist on the traditional deviled egg platter perfect for parties.