Usher in the Year of Dragon with these cute and easy-to-make peanut cookies!!

An Asian twist to the French macaron filled with Asian-style Pineapple Jam and Mascarpone Cheese.

Sumptuous foie gras terrine, home made

Almond Cookies – These little crumbly cookies are addictive as can be. Because they are so light, you can never stop at one.

Start the new year off right – creamy hummus made with black-eyed peas! Delicious & perfect for snacks, a sandwich spread or pizza sauce

Clean food for a Clean Start this new year.

Recipe for black-eyed pea stew with ham and kale

Lentils with Cotechino

Chocolate Truffle Tart to kick of the new year, and other healthy options from VegNews.

Pomegranate Martini – A refreshing drink made with orange liqueur, vodka and pomegranate juice: perfect for Christmas or New Year’s Eve!

The recipe with step by step instructions for Cazzilli – Crocchè di patate, a very popular street food from Palermo!

Easy peasy one-bowl red wine chocolate cake and a look back. Grab your cheapest bottle!

Poached Pears with White Fungus and Red Dates…enjoy this sweet soup and a countdown to the Lunar New Year

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Crunch Brownies & other popular recipes of 2011

Say cheers with this sparkling, bright pink blood orange French 75 cocktail.

Nankhatai- Indian spiced shortbreads

The recipe for a refreshing drink inspired by Sicily: Grand Marnier, orange juice and lime.

50 Healthy Ideas to Kick Off 2012, including this smoothie

Champagne & Mushroom Risotto. When festivities are over, a risotto to soak up any extra sparkling wine, even if the sparkle is long gone.

French 75 Jello Shot ~ A classic New Year’s cocktail in a bite. Ten minutes to prep and 40 minutes to chill – done! Enjoy!

Ready for a new year? Must have black eye peas for good luck! A spicy soup for a cold weekend.

Give your cupcakes a touch of Raspberry and Champagne (in Spanish)