Valerie Bertinelli whips up her favorite SoCal-inspired dishes to celebrate her producer's engagement; she spices up dinner with a chili verde chicken, Spanish-style cauliflower rice and elote salad; she toasts the couple with a cherry margarita.

Valerie Bertinelli flips through her mom's old recipe box to find some beloved favorites. Inspired by her personal memories, Valerie makes Cheese and Crab Bites, a Cocoa Ripple Cake that goes perfectly with coffee and a comforting Cheesy Baked Cauliflower. Then, she pairs her Sweet and Smoky Pineapple Chicken Thighs with a vibrant Grapefruit Gin and Tonic.