Valerie’s Summer Party Must-Haves

A simple flour mixture flavored with seafood seasoning brings a tasty, crispy crunch to these fried clams.

Pick up a couple push-pop molds to pull off these red, white and blue sweet treats, featuring store-bought sorbet.

"This one is a keeper!" says one of our fans, "The sweet, salty and fresh rosemary combination is great."

Ready in just 30 minutes, this top-rated pasta salad is dressed up with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers and sliced salami for a hearty combo.

Valerie’s Mom’s perfect sub sandwich wouldn’t be complete without a combination of three classic Italian meats: prosciutto, capicola and Genoa salami.

Valerie’s marble love cake gives you the best of both worlds with layers of chocolate and vanilla cakes. She finishes it with a rich and creamy vanilla icing for over-the-top decadence.

Use up the extra zucchini in your garden by making zucchini noodles (aka zoodles), and try them in Val’s refreshing panzanella with a bright vinaigrette.

Arguably summer’s best sweet treat, the classic s’more gets an indoor upgrade with these fuss-free dessert bars.

Valerie says soaking your potatoes in vinegar before frying helps them turn out super crispy.

Marinating the chicken thighs in a pickle brine helps tenderize the meat and adds a welcome boost of tangy flavor.

Fresh summer herbs steal the show here. Val likes a mix of basil, dill, chives and parsley to deliver bright flavors.

A dollop of mustard transforms Valerie’s simple salad dressing.

Valerie tosses traditional spring roll ingredients like carrots, bean sprouts and rice noodles with fresh lettuce to create a satisfying salad.

Skip the salmon in a can. Here Valerie prefers fresh salmon to make her patties, flavored with peppers, onions and ginger.

Thanks to store-bought buffalo sauce and a ready-to-go rotisserie chicken, these simple sliders are ready in just 25 minutes, perfect for a last-minute party dish.

Bold spices like cumin, coriander and oregano deliver a big boost of flavor to these moist lamb burgers.

Don’t worry if your grilled corn gets a bit charred in some spots. Valerie says that’s exactly what you’re looking for!

Sweet eggplant, juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy mozzarella cheese combine to create an Italian-style pasta salad you’ll love.

A backyard barbeque isn’t complete without ribs, right?! The chipotles in adobo add smoky and tangy flavors to the homemade barbecue sauce.

Stuff halved mini bell peppers with a creamy mixture of cheddar and bacon for the ultimate snackable appetizer.

Add this fresh salad to your cookout lineup to balance the richness of the burgers, hot dogs and macaroni.

Cool down with these refreshing frozen watermelon pops served in glasses of prosecco for dipping.