“Grown-Up’s” Mac ‘n Cheese with Three Cheeses, Crispy Prosciutto, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Multigrain Pasta, with Panko-Herb Crust.

“Fusilli a la Brando” with Cabernet Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Pesto, Garlic Rapini and Fresh Mozzarella.

Fettuccine in Parmesan-Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce with Chicken, Mushrooms, Toasted Walnuts and Fresh Thyme.

Saucy, Italian “Drunken” Noodles with Spicy Italian Sausage, Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions and Peppers, with Fresh Basil.

Greek-Style, Black-eyed Pea Stew with Ground Beef, Spices and Oregano.

Golden, Curried Vegetable Stew with Cauliflower, Potatoes, Chickpeas and Carrots over Turmeric Rice.

Spicy, Tequila-Lime Pork Stew with Fire-Roasted Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes over Roasted Potatoes.

Creamy, White Bean Stew with Smoky, Thick-Cut Bacon, Vegetables and Fragrant Herbs.

“Gumbo-laya” Stew with Spicy Sausage, Chicken and Shrimp with Okra over Fragrant Garlic Rice.

Tender, Braised Beef in Creamy, Shiitake Mushroom & Cracked Peppercorn Sauce over Egg Noodles.

Moroccan-Style Braised Chicken Breasts with Warm Spices, Chickpeas and Tomatoes over Lemon-Almond Couscous.

Big & Dreamy, Double Chocolate Cream Puffs.

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Fiery, Red Wine Marinara on Crusty Garlic Toast with Arugula Salad.

Gingered-Chicken Pot Stickers with Sesame-Honey Dipping Sauce and Seared Baby Bok Choy.

Roasted & Stuffed Acorn Squash with Brown Rice, Seasoned, Lean Ground Beef and Black Beans.

Thai-Style Crispy Tofu sautéed with Veggies, topped with Fresh Basil and Crushed Peanuts over Brown Rice Noodles

Italian-Style Turkey Meatloaf with Fresh Herbs and Rich Tomato Glaze makes sticking to that resolution almost too easy.