Penne pasta with tomatoes, cream, basil, vodka and bacon, it doesn’t get much better.

Luscious cake batter ice cream on a cookie crust with chocolate syrup, whipped cream and sprinkles. Say it with me: O. M. G.

Jalapeno Salsa. A versatile salsa perfect for chips, bread, tacos or even a perfectly grilled steak.

Beer Battered Fish Sandwich. Its crispy. Its fried. Its slathered in tartar sauce. It. Is. Scrumptious.

Sriracha Chicken Nuggets. A spicy grown up version of everyone’s favorite kid food.

Salt and Pepper Calamari. Its crispy, tender and perfectly seasoned.

All the goodness of caprese salad sandwiched between two wonton wrappers and fried until crispy. Oh. My. Word.

Loaded with veggies, garlic and a little wine. The perfect light pasta dish.

Carne Asada Tacos. Tender steak marinated with garlic, cilantro, jalapenos and lime. You can’t go wrong.

Kielbasa and Potatoes. Salty sausage, sweet onions and tender potatoes make the perfect bite.

Jalapeno Ranch. A spicy version of everyone’s favorite dressing.

Nothing warms up a cold January day like a pot of chili simmering on the stove. Try this lighter version with ground turkey and basil.

This baked salmon topped with a buttery white wine and dill sauce is sure to help me keep a New Year’s resolution for once.

Poinsettia Cocktail. Its sweet and bubbly. The perfect way to help you ring in 2010.

Creamy smoked salmon and dill dip served in crispy wonton cups. An appetizer fit to help ring in the New Year.

Sesame Vinaigrette. A drizzle of this dressing can turn even the simplest salads into a flavorful light lunch.

Garlic Pepper Chicken Wings. Crispy, garlicky, peppery and oh so addictive.

Scallion Cream Cheese Bites. Little Pockets of onion-y cream cheese goodness. Perfect for your holiday cocktail party.

Peppermint Fudgy Brownie Cookies. Fudgy, chewy, minty and oh so chocolatey.

Dungeness Crab Mashed Potatoes. This Christmas why not jazz up plain ol’ mashed potatoes with succulent Dungeness crab meat?

Comfort food all the way. Pan Fried Pork Chops smothered in Mushroom Gravy.