Valerie's Home Cooking: Season 12
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Valerie's Home Cooking Season 11.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
Starry Movie Night
May 9, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie Bertinelli is hosting movie night with her son, Wolf, and his girlfriend, Andraia. The weather is warming up, so Valerie makes it an outdoor affair with plenty of food, inc
Gratitude to First Responders
May 16, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie Bertinelli is sending a picnic home with her friend Jo to share with Jo's firefighter nephew and his wife, a nurse. The couple has been working hard to keep their community
Today is Gonna Be a Great Day
May 23, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie Bertinelli is doing a remote segment for the Today show and sharing a peek behind the scenes.
Buns of Anarchy
May 30, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie Bertinelli is focusing on burgers, working on new recipe ideas and challenging herself to come up with new twists.
A Bite Out of Memory Lane
Jun 6, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie Bertinelli is inspired to cook dishes that remind her of some of her favorite on-screen roles. She makes a Ham and Butter Sandwich on a Homemade Pretzel Roll, Lemony Cacio
I'm Very Fondue of You
Jun 13, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie Bertinelli is throwing a fondue party for her friends, actors Melissa Peterman and John Brady. Her menu includes Four Cheese Fondue with Assorted Dippers, Everyday Sheet Pa
Late-Night Feedings (For New Mom and Dad)
Jun 20, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie Bertinelli is sending a care package to her friend Duff Goldman and his wife, Johnna, to celebrate the arrival of their baby and give them something to eat day or night. He
Easy Breezy Brunch
Jun 27, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie Bertinelli is hosting a beach-themed brunch as the official summer party, and her menu includes Lemon Ricotta Waffles with Lemony Mascarpone Cream and Berries, Smoked White
Daily Gratitude
Jul 4, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie Bertinelli is showing her friend and Today Show co-anchor Hoda Kotb a great summer meal she can make for her family. They start with Arugula Salad with Quick Pickled Grapes
How the Cookie Crumbles
Jul 11, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie Bertinelli is testing the boundaries of what a cookie can be! She makes cookies that are good for any time of day, starting with Breakfast Sandwich Cookies.
A Trip to the Mediterranean
Aug 1, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie makes a few dishes that remind her of trips to the Mediterranean.
Comforts of Home
Aug 8, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie makes recipes that remind her of the places she has called "home."
The Art of Gifting
Aug 15, 2021 · 21 min
With a lot of birthdays coming up, Valerie Bertinelli invites her friend Debo over to give her some tips on gift-wrapping. Valerie makes Summery Shrimp, Corn and Avocado Dip, Homem
A Meal for All the Senses
Aug 22, 2021 · 21 min
After receiving a letter from a visually impaired fan who needs help in the kitchen, Valerie Bertinelli reaches out to Chef Christine Ha, who is blind, for help with recipes that u
Week Knight Dinner
Sep 6, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie does her meal prep for fast and easy dinners during the week.
Superfan Supper Club
Sep 12, 2021 · 21 min
Valerie coaches three superfans as they cook dinner in their own kitchens.