Valerie's Home Cooking Season 13 Episode 10 American as Cherry Pie

Valerie's Home Cooking is a show that brings delicious recipes straight to your home with the help of Valerie Bertinelli, the host of the show. In season 13, episode 10, American as Cherry Pie, Valerie focuses on creating classic American dishes with a twist.

Valerie is a big fan of Cherry Pie, so she starts the episode by preparing a delicious Cherry Pie with a buttery flaky crust. She adds almond extract to the filling to enhance the flavor and tops it with freshly whipped cream. Valerie also shares her tips for making the perfect flaky crust that will make you want to go for a second slice.

Next up, Valerie prepares a comforting dish that she calls "Chicken and Dumplings with a Twist." She adds mushrooms, carrots, and thyme to the classic recipe to give it a more flavorful and nutritious touch. She also swaps out the regular flour with almond flour to make it a gluten-free option. Valerie's dumplings are light and fluffy, adding the perfect texture to the dish.

Moving on to the main course, Valerie prepares a mouth-watering BBQ Meatloaf with a twist. She swaps out the regular ketchup with homemade BBQ sauce, which adds a smoky and sweet flavor to the meatloaf. Valerie also adds breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard to the meat mixture, giving it a unique flavor. To make it even more special, she adds onion rings on top before baking.

For the side dishes, Valerie prepares a refreshing Strawberry and Spinach Salad and cheesy Mashed Sweet Potatoes. The salad is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, with balsamic vinaigrette adding a pop of acidity to the dish. The mashed sweet potatoes are cheesy and creamy, making it the perfect comfort food.

To end the episode, Valerie prepares a dessert that is perfect for those who are looking for gluten-free options. She calls it, "Chocolate and Peanut Butter Tart with a Twist." Valerie uses almond flour and almond butter instead of wheat flour and peanut butter. She tops it with a homemade whipped cream, which makes it the perfect way to end the meal.

In conclusion, Season 13, episode 10 of Valerie's Home Cooking, titled American as Cherry Pie is all about creating classic American dishes with a twist. Valerie's dishes are flavorful, comforting, and easy to make. As always, Valerie's passion for cooking and sharing her recipes make the episode a must-watch.