Grapefruit juice and lemon vodka shaken with pomegranate juice and served in a glass rimmed with grapefruit-zest sugar. A tart, rosy cocktail that shakes off the travel blues and welcomes you home in style.

Val and Sophie take Valerie's can't miss Set-it-and-forget-it Pot Roast leftovers and transforms them into easy but super delicious tacos.

Buttery shortbread infused with rosemary and lemon zest pulsed into sugar, pressed into a pan, baked, and drizzled with lemon icing. A fragrant, sophisticated cookie perfect for sharing during the quiet, contemplative evenings of early winter.

A hearty hash made with leftover slow-cooked beef and crispy Yukon gold potatoes. The perfect way to repurpose game day leftovers into a satisfying meal.

This savory summer galette features a creamy, herb-infused base of goat and ricotta cheeses brightened with a touch of fresh lemon zest. Topped with a colorful arrangement of sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes, it is baked in a flaky, golden-brown crust for a simple yet elegant seasonal meal.

A kid-friendly mocktail blending fresh watermelon puree with lime juice and mint simple syrup, topped with sparkling water. Garnished with watermelon and mint skewers for a festive presentation.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Frozen sweet potato fries are baked crisp, then tossed with grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, bright lemon zest, and a kick of cayenne. This quick shortcut side dish transforms a freezer staple into something vibrant and addictive with just a handful of pantry ingredients.

Bite-sized cauliflower florets roasted at 425 degrees until beautifully browned, then tossed with a zesty chile-lime seasoning. A lighter, veggie-forward happy hour snack that is just as addictive and poppable as the real thing.

Apples simmered with cider, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and cloves are pureed smooth, then slow-baked at 300 degrees for three hours until thick and deeply caramel-colored. This old-fashioned preserve captures concentrated apple flavor in every spoonful, perfect for spreading on toast or gifting in jars.

Store-bought tortilla chips spritzed with olive oil and dusted with chile-lime Tajin seasoning, then warmed in the oven. A dead-simple upgrade that makes everyday chips taste homemade.