Valerie Bertinelli's Top Recipes

For a different take on pizza dough, try this easy flourless cauliflower crust topped with mozzarella, marinara and fresh basil. The key to a crisp crust is to squeeze out as much liquid as possible and to put a layer of cheese between the sauce and the crust.

Perfect for game day, boneless chuck roast is cooked low and slow for eight hours in a blend of Italian seasonings and served on a roll with a spread of a garlic-and-Dijon-based aioli. 

In this recipe, strawberry cake mix is layered with mascarpone and ricotta and then topped with luscious strawberry pudding.

When you need a little comfort, enjoy a big bowl of this slow-cooker stew. It includes red beans, andouille sausage and ham.

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this chicken is marinated overnight and cooked in a mixture of its marinade, white wine and brown sugar. 

This classic Italian soup is a one-pot wonder, as the pasta, beans and veggies cook together to create a thick broth.

Mashed bananas and frozen cherries add natural sweetness to these flour-free muffins.

It's much easier to roast cauliflower cut into "steaks" than florets. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and raisins for added texture .

This cozy casserole is just the thing to have for family dinner. Blanching the kale and sauteing the chicken in advance speeds up the baking time.

Upgrade your next batch of cookies with sweet caramel bits and a touch of sea salt. 

A traditional lasagna recipe gets a creamy twist with the addition of a bechamel sauce layered with a meaty ragu and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. 

Add a Tex-Mex spin to a classic Asian-food appetizer by filling egg rolls with cheese, corn, beans and chiles and serving with fresh homemade salsa.

A favorite recipe of Valerie's husband, Tom, these chicken cutlets are ideal for a quick weeknight meal.

First rubbed with an herb mixture, the boneless pork shoulder is cooked low and slow in an orange and lime juice, creating a tender meat perfect for a sandwich.

Lemon juice and zest add zing to this simple blueberry cake in the batter and the cream.

Curry powder adds a layer of bold flavor to these light chicken salad lettuce wraps.

Dress up cucumbers with soy sauce and unseasoned rice vinegar for a savory Asian-inspired dish. 

The meat in this traditional French stew is simmered in a red wine sauce for over an hour and flavored with bacon, garlic, mushrooms and onions.

Based on the Louisiana classic, this gumbo recipe combines shredded chicken and two kinds of sausage with okra, bell peppers, celery, garlic and a bit of cayenne for some extra spice. 

Part butterscotch yellow cake, part mascarpone-ricotta filling and part creamy butterscotch-mascarpone frosting, it’s no wonder this rich layered dessert is called a "love" cake.

These layered almond cookies topped with chocolate make a beautiful dessert that will impress any guest.

Pickled red onions add an extra punch to this peppery arugula salad. And the Champagne vinaigrette adds a bright note.

These finger sandwiches are perfect for tea time or an afternoon snack for the kids.

This whole grain salad is studded with roasted beets, pistachios and creamy goat cheese. To wilt the beet greens, toss with the farro while its still hot.

A classic Italian dish, Valerie's spaghetti is served in a tomato-and-white wine sauce and topped with pork and ground beef meatballs. 

This simple side dish takes just minutes to make. A drizzling of balsamic vinegar before serving adds a sweet flavor.

Romesco is made with almonds, garlic, smoked paprika, roasted red peppers, olive oil and sherry vinegar. It's the perfect accompaniment to grilled shrimp.

Valerie makes this side dish for her husband. It's as simple as steaming green beans and tossing in a Dijon vinaigrette. 

Make these stacks of cucumber, steak, tomato and cream cheese for a perfect grab-and-go bite for your next party. 

Valerie uses hot and sweet Italian sausages to fill these manicotti. Make sure to partially boil the noodles so they hold their shape once out of the oven.

Valerie creates this unique Japanese-inspired canape by coating chicken livers and water chestnuts in teriyaki sauce and wrapping in bacon before broiling. 

Valerie makes the classic Italian cocktail with Prosecco, Aperol and sparkling water, then garnishes it with slices of citrus fruit. 

This classic Greek chicken soup is thickened with eggs and flavored with lemon juice. A touch of dill adds a nice herbal note.

This shrimp curry comes together in just 30 minutes. Coconut milk adds a silken creaminess.

These cinnamon rolls are the best thing to wake up to on Christmas morning, or any morning for that matter.

Ditch the mess of a crab boil without ditching the flavor. Crab meat, andouille sausage and panko breadcrumbs make up the base of this crab cake, which is topped with homemade coleslaw and served on a brioche bun. 

This savory pie is a mixture of ground lamb, herbs and chopped vegetables, with a hefty helping of mashed potatoes baked on top to seal in the flavors. 

Use your favorite loaf of bread to make this recipe. All you need are butter, olive oil, garlic, parsley and cheese.

Everything is better with bacon, including this juicy pork tenderloin with a Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper and brown sugar rub.

Valerie shares her mom's secret to making the perfect classic Italian lasagna.

This recipe calls for mascarpone, ricotta and lemon pudding to add richness to the zesty lemon cake.

Skip the fryer and bake these fragrant pumpkin doughnuts. The blend of cinnamon and pumpkin puree brings the flavors of fall right into your kitchen.

Heirloom garlic gives this recipe an added kick with its intense flavor and subtle sweetness.

A rich and creamy mascarpone filling adds a delicious depth to this cake, while the cocoa-mascarpone frosting adds the perfect amount of chocolate.

Cremini mushrooms, dry white wine and Parmesan cheese are added to this creamy pasta dish. Perfect for a family dinner.

Valerie's glaze is made with fresh thyme, Dijon mustard and brown sugar.

This sheet pan recipe pairs two types of cheese with fresh rosemary, Dijon mustard and lemon zest.

Layers of graham crackers, fresh strawberries and whipped cream make the perfect dessert.