Ep 11. Blended Holidaze

Valerie's Home Cooking season 4 episode 11 is called "Blended Holidaze". This episode features Valerie Bertinelli sharing her love of cooking for the holidays with a twist. She shows viewers different unique and creative ways to blend flavors and ingredients to create new and exciting holiday dishes.

Valerie shows viewers how to make blended cocktails with holiday flavors such as eggnog and peppermint. She also indulges in her love of baking by demonstrating how to create a blended pie crust using different nuts like pecans and almonds.

The episode focuses on blending traditional dishes with new twists. Valerie creates a mashed potato dish with sour cream and chives, infused with horseradish to give it a new kick. She also demonstrates recipes for brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberries, a stuffing with chorizo sausage, and a delectable dessert using cranberries and walnuts.

Valerie emphasizes the importance of presenting these dishes in a beautiful way on the table. She gives tips on how to make holiday table settings using natural materials such as pinecones and branches.

Viewers learn how to make their holiday meals more spectacular with these unique and creative twists on traditional recipes. With Valerie's guidance, viewers can add some variety to their usual holiday menu and make the holiday meals even more exciting.

As always, Valerie adds her signature touch of warmth and humor to the show, making it feel like you are cooking right alongside her in her own kitchen. "Blended Holidaze" is a great episode for anyone who wants to spice up their holiday menu with some creative new ideas.