oday’s Cocktail: The Barbowhatever – Bubbly spiked with orange liqueur, brandy and lemon.

Emeril Lagasse’s Spiced Nuts for an easy appetizer.

New Year’s Cream Puffs (in Polish)

Pesto Infused Rice with Seitan – Plus, my top 12 of 2012.

Festive macarons with my foolproof recipe.

Greet 2013 with an easy to make celebration cake. Walnuts, yogurt and cream cheese combine into the perfect cake bite.

Spicy chicken bites – a perfect New Year’s Eve appetizer.

The Salty Dog – Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice and Gin.

Pork Tenderloin Tid Bits are great to ring in the New Year with!

Midnight Truffle Rice Krispy Treats- A chocolate explosion perfect for your late News Years party!

Ring in the New Year with Champagne Cupcakes!

Tangy and delicious Tangerine Champagne Mini Cakes.

Russian Recipes Revisited: Smetannik (Sour Cream Cake).

Make everyone smile with a stack of three colorful cupcakes made with peanut butter cups! They’re so much fun!

Vintage Cherry Almond Cocktail – ring in the New Year with this 1930s style cocktail.

3 Sparkling cocktails that are perfect for NYE. Pictured is the Sparkling bitter apple martini.

Vegan, gluten-free and delicious: Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites!

Black Eyed Pea Hummus is a healthy dish for New Year’s Eve and Day.

Rich and creamy eggnog with all the flavor, but less calories and fat.

Sweet Chili Thai Chicken for New Year’s Eve. Serve this up and wow the crowd!

Texas Caviar Dip with black eyed peas.

Brie and Butternut Quesadillas with Sage and Shiitakes – The perfect way to serve up New Years.