Valerie has fond memories of learning how to cook from her grandmother; she is celebrating that connection by preparing a twist on her favorite dishes; the menu includes Kale and Radicchio Salad, Mother's Lasagna and No-Churn Pistachio Gelato.

Valerie celebrates spring's colorful bounty by creating a feast that delights the senses and her guest, "The Kitchen" host Katie Lee; she prepares golden raspberry goat cheese crostini, honey roasted rainbow carrots and purple and green kale salad.

Valerie shares her latest tricks for picture-perfect birds with recipes like chicken fried rice, marinated grilled chicken breast with arugula and grilled chicken tamarind soup.

Valerie's friends and cutthroat card competitors, Kevin and Kristen, are visiting; Valerie's menu includes make-ahead turkey and Swiss sandwiches with carrot slaw, layered chopped salad with homemade ranch and make-ahead chicken tetrazzini.

Valerie's son, Wolf, is hitting the road to promote his first solo album, so she's celebrating with his favorite home-cooked meal; the menu includes cedar plank salmon, mini crab cake appetizers and horseradish whipped mashed potatoes.

Valerie rewards her hardworking crew for standing by as she and her guests have eaten their way through more than 500 dishes on the show; she prepares marinated lamb chops, zoodle panzanella, honey rosemary snack mix and chocolate marble love cake.