Ep 9. Taco Tuesday, SoCal-Style

Valerie's Home Cooking season 9 episode 9, titled "Taco Tuesday, SoCal-Style," offers viewers a taste of California with Valerie Bertinelli as she whips up some delicious and easy-to-make tacos. In this episode, Valerie focuses on the SoCal-style of cooking which is known for its freshness, bold flavors, and creativity.

To start, Valerie prepares her homemade Guacamole. She uses ripe avocados, freshly squeezed lime juice, diced onions, salt, and cilantro for a tasty flavor. Then, for the filling, Valerie cooks up some juicy Carne Asada with adobo-seasoned steak that has been grilled over high heat, and then thinly sliced. She also sautese onions and peppers in olive oil and spices, which will be used to top the tacos.

Valerie's Taco Tuesday also features some delicious salsas and toppings that are easy to make at home. She prepares a Salsa Fresca made with fresh tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, red onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Valerie also makes a Chipotle Cream Sauce, which is perfect for adding a creamy, smoky flavor to the tacos. To finish the toppings, Valerie also prepares Pickled Onions by quickly pickling thinly sliced red onions in vinegar, salt, sugar, and water.

Valerie shows viewers how to assemble the perfect SoCal-style tacos by warming up some flour tortillas, then layering all of the ingredients starting with the Carne Asada, sauteed onions, and peppers. She then tops each taco with her homemade Guacamole, Salsa Fresca, Pickled Onions, and Chipotle Cream Sauce for a burst of flavor in every bite.

Throughout the episode, Valerie shares her tips and tricks for cooking up the perfect tacos, like the importance of seasoning meat before grilling, how to chop onions and garlic like a pro, and the best way to customize a taco to your liking. She also discusses the importance of using fresh, high-quality ingredients to make your tacos taste even better.

Overall, "Taco Tuesday, SoCal-Style" is a fun and flavorful episode of Valerie's Home Cooking that is perfect for anyone who loves tacos or California cuisine. With Valerie's easy-to-follow recipes and insider cooking tips, viewers can recreate these delicious SoCal-style tacos at home in no time.