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One Dish at a Time: Delicious Recipes and Stories from My Italian-American Childhood and Beyond Hardcover – October 16, 2012

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More than 100 recipes for the Italian dishes of the much-beloved celeb's childhood, presented with tips and hints for enjoying them without overindulging.

As a member of a large, food-loving Italian family, Valerie Bertinelli has always equated food with good times and togetherness. But at one point her love of food threatened not only her health, but her livelihood as an actress, when personal demons drove her to overeat and make poor food choices that caused her weight to balloon by 50 pounds. Now happily svelte, remarried, and riding a new career high, Valerie has made peace with food, giving it a central—yet considered—place in her home and family celebrations.

One Dish at a Time offers an intimate look into the beloved actress's kitchen, where she prepares a collection of treasured recipes from her Italian heritage. Along the way, she shares her insights into the portion control and mindful indulgence she has come to practice on her journey to enjoying the pleasures of the table again.

Filled with gorgeous photos including the actress in her kitchen, nutrition information accompanying each recipe, and Valerie's tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle,
One Dish at a Time is designed to please baby boomer fans and home cooks alike.
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Valerie Bertinelli, widely known for her roles on television's One Day at a Time and Hot in Cleveland, is the bestselling author of Losing It and Finding It. She lives in Los Angeles.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rodale Books; First Edition (October 16, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1609614607
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1609614607
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.26 x 0.82 x 10.27 inches
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Valerie Bertinelli is the host of her own daytime series Valerie’s Home Cooking and co-hosts Kids Baking Championship on the Food Network. The two-time Golden Globe award-winning actress takes her fans into her kitchen with her new cookbook “Valerie’s Home Cooking” (Oxmoor House, an imprint of Time Inc. Books, October 2017). Her fun flavor combinations, like Brown Sugar Sriracha Bacon Bites, Lobster BLTs, and Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons, transform traditional classics into crave-worthy and exciting new dishes to enjoy with friends and family. Bertinelli first became a household name for her role as Barbara on CBS’s long-running series, One Day at a Time. Over the years, her career expanded from acting to include hosting, spokesperson, business entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author. She has also helped develop, produce, and star in several television movies and mini-series, and in August 2012 she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She most recently starred as Melanie Moretti in TV Land’s critically acclaimed sitcom Hot in Cleveland.

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Customers enjoy the book's content and recipes. They find the Italian family recipes appealing and healthy. The recipes are easy to follow and prepare, with simple yet elegant ones. Readers appreciate the warm and genuine stories that integrate with the recipes. They describe the book as fun and enjoyable, with some humor mixed in. The writing quality is well-received, with clear explanations for novice cooks. Customers also love Valerie Bertinelli's personality, describing her as sweet and beautiful inside and out.

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66 customers mention "Book content"66 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's content. They find the recipes easy to follow and delicious. The author's love of family and good food is reflected in the book.

"I am thoroughly enjoying reading this cookbook. I am very happy that I decided to purchase it...." Read more

"...But since then, I have come to refer to this wonderful cookbook WHENEVER I need to whip up a guaranteed, smash hit, delicious meal...." Read more

"...there were more pictures of the food but other than that it is a beautiful book. I have always enjoyed Valerie as and actor but now as a cook too...." Read more

"...Recipes are easy to follow and turn out great! Love it!" Read more

61 customers mention "Recipes"57 positive4 negative

Customers find the recipes appealing, healthy, and easy to follow. They appreciate the pictures and how the book organizes the recipes into courses. Some recipes inspire them to cook brussel sprouts for the first time.

"...I purchased it used and it is in very good condition. The recipes are also appealing." Read more

"...too adventurous or off the beaten track in here, and the recipes are well written out so that even the novice cook can follow and understand clearly...." Read more

"...The recipes are simple and not complicated, just things you would make for a family gathering or just you and your hubby...." Read more

"I adore Valerie Bertinelli and this recipe book is filled with amazing recipes that she has shared on her TV show and include many family favorites...." Read more

20 customers mention "Pictures"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pictures and family stories in the book. They find the layout wonderful, with colorful photos and a family-friendly tone. The recipes are great and include many family favorites.

"...You really feel that Valerie is a warm, open, nurturing person, and it adds to the enjoyment of the meal knowing the origins or traditions of each..." Read more

"...amazing recipes that she has shared on her TV show and include many family favorites. Recipes are easy to follow and turn out great! Love it!" Read more

"This book has lots of pictures and are very easy recipes. It is all lightened up family friendly recipes...." Read more

"Love the recipes. Love Valerie & reading about her love of family & good food. The Sicilian Love Cake is worth the price of the book...." Read more

18 customers mention "Ease of follow"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the recipes in the book easy to follow and prepare. They appreciate the simple yet elegant green bean recipe.

"...The recipes are simple and not complicated, just things you would make for a family gathering or just you and your hubby...." Read more

"...Recipes are easy to follow and turn out great! Love it!" Read more

"Both a cookbook and memoir. The recipes are real-life and easily prepared, and full of flavor, but most of all, I enjoyed hearing the love come..." Read more

"...Love the green bean recipe--simple and elegant--a nice cross between salad and green veggie side." Read more

12 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the stories in the book. They find the author's childhood stories integrated with the recipes. The stories about her family are warm and genuine.

"I really loved reading this book. Her stories of her family are warm and genuine...." Read more

"...She integrates child hood stories in with the recipes which is cool...." Read more

"...Mainly, though, I love the "voice", warmth and charm of the narrative. And, like Ms. Bertinelli, I am a lover of Chipotle Tabasco!" Read more

"...too involved for me, but overall, a great book, good food and wonderful stories. Thanks Valerie!" Read more

9 customers mention "Enjoyment"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it fun, easy to follow, and with some humor mixed in. They also appreciate the games included.

"Recipes are some that you can tell are loved & enjoyed...." Read more

"I enjoyed reading this book, the pictures along with the family stories gave the recipes a great personal feel...." Read more

"...Great recipes, easy to follow and some fun comedy mixed in the lot." Read more

"Fun book ... had recipes not included in her books" Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality and format of the book. They find the recipes easy to follow and understand, with beautiful pictures.

"...are well written out so that even the novice cook can follow and understand clearly...." Read more

"...I enjoy her writing, the stories of family love and the sharing of recipes new and old...." Read more

"This book is well written with easy to follow recipes. I always watch Valerie's cooking show so l knew l had to have her cookbook...." Read more

"Nice format .. beautiful pictures and wonderful recipes." Read more

4 customers mention "Love for valerie"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy Valerie Bertinelli's family recipes and cooking show. They find her sweet and beautiful inside and out.

"...Valerie is a beautiful person inside and out and it shows in this book...." Read more

"Love the recipes. Love Valerie & reading about her love of family & good food. The Sicilian Love Cake is worth the price of the book...." Read more

"...Love her show. She seems like such a sweet woman." Read more

"Love Valerie Bertinelli and will enjoy her family recipes. I like her cooking show." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
    I am thoroughly enjoying reading this cookbook. I am very happy that I decided to purchase it. I purchased it used and it is in very good condition. The recipes are also appealing.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017
    I originally purchased this cookbook for the handful of recipes beloved by Valerie Bertinelli's former husband, guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, to make for a rock'n'roll inspired dinner party. But since then, I have come to refer to this wonderful cookbook WHENEVER I need to whip up a guaranteed, smash hit, delicious meal. It is my absolute favorite cookbook. I have recreated a good number of her recipes, and EACH ONE has been flavorful and delicious.

    One thing I personally love about this cookbook is that you get the sense these recipes are, 100%, the way Valerie prepared them. You can tell this by how each recipe is VERY heavy on the seasonings (especially garlic,when called for).

    Many cookbooks have recipes that are very "middle of the road" seasoning-wise, so that they appeal to the most people possible and be adjusted to taste. But Valerie doesn't hold back. These recipes pack a punch! So if you are not into strong flavors, this cookbook might not be your cup of tea.

    If you love food with loads of flavor in each bite, however, this cookbook is a must-have. Valerie is obviously a natural in the kitchen, and the flavor combinations she uses, even in the dishes she claims to have completely invented herself, are positively brilliant and mouthwatering. This is especially awesome for dieters - she has a good many low calorie dishes included, and every one I've tried is so delicious you would barely even notice it was diet-friendly.

    This is a great cookbook for people who aren't really into "cooking," persay. There is nothing too adventurous or off the beaten track in here, and the recipes are well written out so that even the novice cook can follow and understand clearly. Most of the recipes are her versions of classic dishes that most people can enjoy. So if you never inherited a treasure trove of "family recipes," this is one heck of a replacement.

    Each recipe has a story accompanying it, which is a very nice touch. You really feel that Valerie is a warm, open, nurturing person, and it adds to the enjoyment of the meal knowing the origins or traditions of each dish in her own life.

    The biggest smash hit in here, by far? The Peppered Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce. Pure magic for your tastebuds.

    If you love flavorful, classic dishes and only have to buy one cookbook, make it this one. Also would be a great gift for someone just starting out in the kitchen. Highly recommend!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2012
    I really loved reading this book. Her stories of her family are warm and genuine. There are just a couple of things wrong like a few typos and I really wish there were more pictures of the food but other than that it is a beautiful book. I have always enjoyed Valerie as and actor but now as a cook too. She is like the girlfriend next door. And she has some recipes from "Mrs. Van Halen "...which I just find that very cool. She did not put her buttermilk blueberry cake recipe in there (it is in an old woman's day issue, January) it is so delicious. You have to look it up and print it out. I made that twice so far and it only last a couple of days. Valerie is a beautiful person inside and out and it shows in this book. The recipes are simple and not complicated, just things you would make for a family gathering or just you and your hubby. I personally don't like complicated meals everyday of the week. I love the book and like I said look up her Buttermilk Blueberry Cake recipe, it is so delicious.I hope she writes another cookbook.
    50 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022
    I adore Valerie Bertinelli and this recipe book is filled with amazing recipes that she has shared on her TV show and include many family favorites. Recipes are easy to follow and turn out great! Love it!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2015
    This book has lots of pictures and are very easy recipes. It is all lightened up family friendly recipes. They have the nutritional contents as well so that is great for all the people using My Fitness Pal or counting their calories in general.

    She integrates child hood stories in with the recipes which is cool. I grew up with her so it is neat hearing what her home life was really like versus what we see on TV.

    I like it is family friendly food that is kicked up a notch with nutrition.
    27 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016
    GREAT cookbook!!!!

    My wife watched her Thanksgiving cooking show and made us some really neat dishes from that show. So my wife bought her cookbook and is making us a variety of Bertinelli's recipes.

    This is an must purchase for a cookbook library, and makes a wonderful gift.

    My wife is a chef school graduate so when she raves about a cookbook I know there is something to it. But I know there is something good about it just from my plate!!!

    I tried to find a contact address for Bertinelli but could not, so posted our thanks here after munching on her toasted pumpkin seeds tonight. And I also wanted to tell her we use the terms "big spoon, little spoon" regularly thanks to her...
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2012
    I love this...not just the food and photos, but the stories and the eye into the life of Valerie Bertinelli. I am 5 years older which seemed like a lot when she was Barbara on One Day at a Time...NOW, not so much. I enjoy her writing, the stories of family love and the sharing of recipes new and old.

    I love to cook good food and have the time and inclination to keep a well stocked pantry and cook from scratch using not much processed...less all of the time. Although, she gives a nod to using some items for convenience and time, most recipes are pure scratch.

    Obviously, the Italian family recipes sound wonderful but I also enjoy the Jenny Craig adaptations.

    Mainly, though, I love the "voice", warmth and charm of the narrative. And, like Ms. Bertinelli, I am a lover of Chipotle Tabasco!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020
    Both a cookbook and memoir. The recipes are real-life and easily prepared, and full of flavor, but most of all, I enjoyed hearing the love come through for the people in her life, particularly Wolfie, Tom and Dominic. Definitely a cookbook to both read and cook from.
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  • Lyne Roussel
    5.0 out of 5 stars even if it was used it was in good condition.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2024
    merci beaucoup pour ce produit merveilleux.
  • Judith Keeney
    5.0 out of 5 stars That once I’d ordered and paid for the item, it came through and delivered to me
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2023
    Book arrived and I was very happy
  • Janice Lang
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heritage, Family, Memories This book has it all
    Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2021
    It speaks to the Italian in us.
    I gave this beautiful cookbook to my daughter more for the STORIES about family traditions and love then for the recipes themselves. Valerie's stories mirror every wonderful Italian family memory we have from when my None was alive and my Auntie's made pure love in the kitchen.
    For anyone not Italian, the recipes are wonderful and I hope your culture brims with the same kind of memories.
  • Meggie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Adaptions needed for British readers
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2018
    Some good recipes but shame no convertions or alternative suggestions for British viewers
  • AussieShepMum
    5.0 out of 5 stars but a good variety are included here
    Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2017
    Doesn't include all the recipes on the show, but a good variety are included here. No look inside feature and I would include a more extensive description of the recipes if I didn't struggle with a broken hand, but here are the headings: Breakfast, Appetizers and Cocktails, Soups and Sandwiches, Salads, Main Courses, Sides, Desserts. Will just add that the Sicilian Love Cake is in here if you have a sweet tooth like me.