Valerie Bertinelli's Perfect Party Recipes
Take a few tips from Valerie's Home Cooking and impress your guests with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails perfect for your next event.
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Southwestern Egg Rolls with Salsa Dipping Sauce
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Red Raspberry Goat Cheese Crostini
For a quick appetizer, Valerie mixes goat cheese with herbs and touch of lemon juice and pipes that over toasted baguette slices. She tops the crostini with fresh raspberries and a honey, balsamic drizzle.
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Chile-Lime Party Mix
Valerie makes her own party with mix with a variety of cheesy, crunchy snacks and a spicy chili-lime butter sauce.
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Prosciutto Bruschetta
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Muffuletta Bruschetta
Valerie turns the classic New Orleans sandwich into a perfect party food.
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Vegetable Potstickers
Valerie makes quick veggie pot stickers by filling gyoza wrappers with ginger-sesame seasoned Napa cabbage. After folding them into triangles and sealing with water, she sears them on a hot pan and then adds water to steam them until tender.
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Crusty Tostada Ensalada
These crispy tostadas — topped with homemade refried beans and roasted beets — are a great party snack.
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Smoky Orange Margarita
Toast the weekend with this mezcal- and orange liqueur-infused beverage rimmed with margarita salt and garnished with a clementine wheel.
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Romesco Sauce
Romesco is made with almonds, garlic, smoked paprika, roasted red peppers, olive oil and sherry vinegar. It's the perfect accompaniment to grilled shrimp.
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Steak Towers
Make these stacks of cucumber, steak, tomato and cream cheese for a perfect grab-and-go bite for your next party.
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Turkey Cranberry Sliders
After partially cooking the turkey, spoon on warmed cranberry sauce, then return it to the oven, leaving you with patties that are browned, glazed and cooked through.
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Glazed Short-Rib Crostini
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Key Lime Pie Martini
Have your dessert and drink it too! This sweet drink comes with a graham cracker crumb rim and is infused with coconut milk creamer, vodka and vanilla liqueur, making it pie in the palm of your hand.
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Goat Cheese and Asparagus Crostini
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Aperol Spritz Martini
For the coldest drinks possible, be sure to freeze your martini glasses in advance. And use a cocktail shaker with ice to chill and combine the Aperol and vodka before topping with chilled Prosecco.
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Potato Skins with Beer Cheese
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Everything Snack Mix
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Cucumber Vodka Spritz
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Valerie's Italian Veggie Pie
The secret to this Italian veggie pie is using a tube of refrigerated crescent rolls. The topping is as easy as sauteing together mushrooms, shallots and spinach before combining it with cheese and eggs.
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Roasted Carrot Hummus
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Stuffed Mushrooms
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Ginger Beer Lime Rickey
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Valerie's Cheesy Salami Pie
Valerie once again uses the tried-and-tested crescent roll dough to create this pizza topped with salami, Parmesan and mozzarella.
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Roasted Baby Potatoes with Eggplant Caviar and Creme Fraiche
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Pepperoni Pizza Bites with Marinara Sauce
Use store-bought pizza dough to create these mini pizza bites. But don't take shortcuts on the sauce, Valerie's recipe is a classic.
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Limeade and Mint Soda
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Mrs. Van Halen's Gado Gado
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Cream Cheese Crab Spread with Homemade Crostini
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Mom's Onion Rings
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Grapefruit Mojito
The light combination of grapefruit, mint and lime will have you ready for warm weather.
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Crispy Pancetta Crostini with Arugula-Lemon Pesto
This simple appetizer starts with frying pancetta slices, which top homemade arugula-lemon pesto spread on toasted slices of baguette.
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Rosemary and Pepper Crackers
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Tomato Bruschetta, Valerie Style
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Watermelon and Mint Spritz Mocktail
Liven up your next barbecue with a kid-friendly concoction; everyone can enjoy this summery mocktail made from fresh watermelon, mint and lime juice.
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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
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Rumaki Teriyaki
Valerie creates this unique Japanese-inspired canape by coating chicken livers and water chestnuts in teriyaki sauce and wrapping in bacon before broiling.
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Valerie's Homemade Limoncello
You only need four ingredients (lemons, vodka, water and sugar) to make limoncello at home. With a bit of patience you'll have a drink that's better than store-bought.
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Grilled Lamb Meatball Flatbread
These flatbreads are topped with grilled mini Middle Eastern-spiced lamb meatballs and a cinnamon-spiced tomato sauce.
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Homemade Potato Chips with Chicken Salt
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LOL Martini
For a triple citrus kick try this cocktail made with lemon vodka, limoncello and orange liqueur. Valerie rims the glasses in citrus zest and sugar.
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Dominic's Salsa
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Lemon Moscow Mule
Valerie's Moscow Mule recipe uses her homemade limoncello. Vodka and ginger beer round out the drink.
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Tuscan Kale Pesto Pizza with Shrimp Scampi
For this recipe, Valerie turns her own Tuscan Kale Salad into a pesto that she spreads on naan bread. It's topped with fontina cheese and shrimp scampi to create a welcomed party appetizer.
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Jalapeno-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
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Buttery Manhattan
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Deviled Eggs, Three Ways
Try one of Valerie’s flavorful twists on deviled eggs: pickles and capers, wasabi and ginger or sesame carrot.
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Crab-Boil Sliders with Homemade Coleslaw
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Berry Kir Royale
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Pureed Artichoke Crostini with Lime Salt
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Sweet and Spicy Popcorn
Whether it's for a party or movie night, a bowl of this spiced popcorn will make your family and friends happy.
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Cheesy Sausage Snacks
These bite-sized snacks combine Cheddar, spicy sausage and hot sauce for a tasty treat that takes only 30 minutes to make.
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Tom's Special Negroni
This striking orange cocktail incorporates gin, orange liqueur, sweet vermouth and freshly squeezed orange juice.
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Grilled Vegetable Kebabs
Pull-Apart Garlic Bread with Asiago Cheese
Fill your favorite sourdough boule with hot garlic butter, parsley and lots of Asiago cheese before baking it to bubbling perfection.
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Spicy Margarita with Jalapeno and Ginger
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Smoky Cheddar Cheese Crackers
These savory bites are the perfect finger food for your guests. Valerie makes the dough from flour and sharp Cheddar cheese, then seasons it with paprika, cayenne and salt.
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BBQ Chicken Kabobs with Tequila Lime Cilantro
Perfect for an outdoor summer party, the chicken on these kabobs is infused with a tequila, lime and cilantro marinade and then grilled on a skewer with zucchini and bell peppers.
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Italian Spritz
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English and Italian Finger Sandwiches
For a quick party snack you can make without preheating the oven, try these finger sandwiches layered with sliced Italian deli meat, roasted red peppers and cucumbers and drizzled with a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing.
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Blackened Catfish Tacos
Add a Southern flair to typical fish tacos by grilling catfish dipped in a Cajun blackening seasoning.
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Rosemary Gin Fizz
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Sweet and Salty Pepitas
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Ham, Apple and Cheddar Sliders
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Spiked Strawberry Lemonade
Frozen strawberries, lemon juice, lemonade vodka and elderflower liqueur combine to create this refreshing and summery cocktail.
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Salsa Verde
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Cheese and Caramel Popcorn
It’s true: Caramel and cheese popcorn go together as well as peanut butter and jelly. Make your own version of this mix by using Cheddar cheese and a homemade caramel sauce.
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Blueberry Cheesecake Filo Cups
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Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olives Martini
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Kale Chips, 3 Ways
Valerie splits her tried-and-true kale chip recipe into three bowls and season them all differently for a fun snacking twist.
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Cinnamon Sugared Walnuts
These spiced and candied walnuts are great to have on hand for a cocktail party.
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Grilled Citrus Lemonade
Grilling lemons, limes and oranges brings out their inherent sweetness and adds a unique smoky flavor to this beverage. Vodka is an optional addition.
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Brisket Sliders with White Barbecue Sauce
For these sliders, Valerie pops a seasoned beef brisket and onions into her slow cooker for six hours until it’s tender and juicy. The meat is then loaded onto potato buns and topped with a white barbecue sauce.
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Hatch Chile Cream Cheese Dip
Hatch green chiles are the star of this fantastic dip that is sure to be a hit at your next party.
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Poppy Seed Crackers with Egg Mousse and Caviar
Creamy egg mousse, caviar and fresh chives top these impressive hors d’oeuvres. The poppy seed crackers provide a great crunch and can be made a day ahead for an easier preparation.
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Mini Corn Dogs
Mini Corn Dogs make for the perfect kid-friendly option for a children’s birthday party or family gathering. And the best part? They can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.
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Honey Rosemary Snack Mix
Making your own snack mix is as simple as adding honey, rosemary, butter and salt to your favorite dry cereal.
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Valerie's Sangria
This classic sangria combines orange liqueur, brandy and red wine to create vibrant flavor. Fresh strawberries, oranges and Granny Smith apples add bursts of freshness.
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Make-Ahead Chicken Tetrazzini
This cheesy pasta dish features mushrooms, peas, chicken and cauliflower in a creamy white wine sauce and is perfect for sharing.
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Homemade Barbecue Potato Chips
Barbecue chips are a great way to please a crowd. Valerie makes her own seasoning using smoked paprika and chili powder.
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Chopped Salad Trifle with Homemade Ranch
This salad trifle is topped with homemade ranch dressing and is a super-easy side dish that will only take 20 minutes to make.
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Mini Crab Cakes with Mustard Crème Fraiche
Creamy creme fraiche is a great complement to crab, and this recipe adds mustard for a spicy kick.
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Rummy Roman Holiday
Fresh mint leaves and lemon juice add brightness to the rum, vermouth and amaro in this cocktail. Add a hint of simple syrup and it's the perfect party drink.
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Fried Clams with Tartar and Cocktail Sauces
Fried clams are a deliciously simple appetizer that will impress your party guests. The homemade tartar and cocktail sauces will add a zesty bite.
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Frozen Fireworks
These easy kid-friendly treats are a tropical delight, featuring coconut and raspberry sorbet topped with fresh pineapple slices.
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Chicken Tinga Tacos
Chipotle peppers, cumin and cayenne pepper add bold flavors to these tacos. Top them off with cotija cheese, pickled shallots and red onions, and fresh cilantro leaves.
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Val's Classic Negroni
A classic Negroni is a tasty addition to cocktail hour.
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Part-Cheesy Twists
Paprika, cayenne pepper and garlic powder are a savory complement to the sharp Cheddar cheese in these twists.
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Bacon and Artichoke Hearts Lavash Flatbread
Lavash is a popular soft, thin Middle Eastern flatbread. When baked it turns extra crispy, which gives this flatbread a wonderful crunch.
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Black Cat Cocktail
This refreshing cocktail only takes 5 minutes to make and is full of fruity flavors.
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Nutty Caramel Corn
Valerie adds salted mixed nuts to this party snack for an added crunch!
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Sicilian Spritz
A splash of orange juice and sparkling wine add brightness to this traditional Italian cocktail.
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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Sugar, watermelon and limes… that’s all you need here!
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