Valerie Bertinelli's Top Recipes

We've gathered all of Valerie Bertinelli's top recipes together to make it easy for you to browse and pick your favorites.

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Cauliflower Crust Pizza

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.

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Spicy Arrabiata Penne

This no-fuss dinner is made from simple ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry, including olive oil, crushed tomatoes, Parmigiano-Reggiano and basil, and it's ready in just 20 minutes.

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Italian Slow Cooker Beef Sandwiches with Giardiniera Aioli

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.

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Strawberry Love Cake

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

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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

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

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushroom caps are filled with a stuffing of spinach, garlic,and tomatoes, and topped with a sprinkling of panko breadcrumbs and pecorino cheese for an elegant, bite-sized hors d'oeuvre.

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Chicken with Prunes and Olives

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.

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Pasta e Fagioli

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

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Banana Cherry Custard Muffins

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

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Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard Sauce

You can have these flavor-packed salmon fillets on the table in less than 30 minutes, including prep. Plus, they require only six ingredients, including honey and mayo, making dinner easier than ever.

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Kale and Quinoa Salad

Having trouble getting the family to eat more kale? Try out this light salad made with cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts and tangy goat cheese. They'll forget all about the kale after the first bite.

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Quiche Valerie

Perfect for a party or family get-together, Valerie's quiche is filled with mushrooms, hearty veggies (like broccoli and asparagus) and three types of cheese to maximize flavor.

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Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

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

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Kale and Artichoke Chicken Casserole

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.

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

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Lasagna alla Besciamella

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.

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Southwestern Egg Rolls with Salsa Dipping Sauce

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.

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Chicken Cutlets with Spicy Arugula

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

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Cuban Sandwich with Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

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.

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Blueberry Cake with Lemon-Mascarpone Cream

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

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Chicken Salad with Apples and Grapes

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

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Marinated Cucumber Salad

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

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Beef Bourguignon

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.

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Valerie's Very Best Gumbo

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.

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Butterscotch Love Cake

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.

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Italian Tuna Salad

You'll forget all about classic tuna salad after you've had this take featuring capers, cherry peppers and olives that was made especially for Valerie's friend Betty White.

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Neapolitan Holiday Cookies

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

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Arugula Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Champagne Vinaigrette

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

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English and Italian Finger Sandwiches

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

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Farro, Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

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.

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Mom's Spaghetti and Meatballs

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

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Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms

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

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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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Tom's Green Beans with Shallots

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

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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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Manicotti with Italian Sausage

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.

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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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Crazy-Easy Quick Bread

Homemade bread is sure to impress alongside any meal, and Valerie's quick bread is the easiest way to get it on the table with no stress; all you need on hand are a few pantry items, plus beer, Parmesan and rosemary.

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Italian Spritz

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

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Grilled Corn and Bean Salad

Combine corn, beans and fresh veggies for this colorful salad. Pack the flavor in with Valerie's spicy and tangy dressing featuring lime juice and hot sauce.

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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

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

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Grilled Romaine with Balsamic Dressing

Change up your salad routine by grilling some romaine (indoors or outdoors) and topping with creamy homemade Caesar dressing.

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Spicy Coconut Shrimp

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

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Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls

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

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Crab-Boil Sliders with Homemade Coleslaw

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.

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Lamb Shepherd's Pie

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.

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