Bran-Flax Muffins ~ A great way to get your fiber on-the-go!

A bar of Foie Gras - the signature dish from the 3 Michelin starred chef, Massimo Bottura.

French chain Quick releases a few Star Wars themed burgers like this "Dark Vador Burger"

Caramelized brussels sprouts and chorizo - a low carb side dish that's so delicious it will steal the show!

Cassis-Cherry Marshmallows airy and light; they are a delight

Sweet Tomato Basil Bisque is tomato soup of the Gods!

Resolve to eat better in the new year? Try this 5-spice tofu with ginger-lime dressing!

Sweet and Tangy Lemon Curd - a great way to start the day on toast and a delicious filling for a pie, tart or cookies.

Creamy cauliflower soup is the subject for the new Donna Hay styling and photography challenge

Persimmon, Avocado and Serrano Ham Salad. A healthy and seasonal salad ready in no time. No cooking involved.

Traditional homemade Rice Papadums from south India. Crispy and super fun to eat!!

Fabulously Fluffy Gluten Free Biscuits. For breakfast, warm with butter and jam, and later with mustard and thinly sliced ham.

Cauliflower, broccoli, and lots of garlic are roasted and combined with white wine and a half and half to create a rich, creamy, good for you vegetarian soup.

Almost mother-in-law cake – a cake that was baked because of its name (but turned out delicious)

A bright and colorful citrus salad sprinkled lightly with mint sugar. Very impressive to serve, but so simple to make.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie. Reminiscent of a Wendy's Frosty but with peanut butter!

Taiwanese Ox Tongue Cookies - Whisper thin and brittle, this cookie gets its name from its shape which resembles an Ox's tongue.

Fresh Kale Salad with Pistachios - get back on the healthy eating track in the new year with this vibrant raw salad.

A satisfying onion tart made with three cheeses; brie, goat cheese, and Parmesan

Mango salsa ~ An extremely easy & delicious appetizer!

Sauteed squash with mushrooms and octopus

Poached egg on brioche with epoisse cheese and chives

Bottle Gourd Chocolate Cake

Cake Balls filled with white buttercream

Espresso cupcakes!

Vegan Happy Cake frosted with a lime rum vegan buttercream!

Beef top round steak cut into cubes, marinated, rubbed, then smoked to a tender, melt in your mouth perfection!

Sunflower & Rosemary Five Minute Artisan Baguette

Homemade dairy free Nutella!

Clingstone peaches poached in rosewater, vanilla, and cinnamon syrup. Summer on a plate.

A vegan version of the lucky New Year's meal... and a recipe for great braised collard greens!

Step-by-step instructions for using a Moka Espresso Pot.

Mixed Berry Cobbler with Elderflower and Buttermilk Pastry

Starting 2012 out right with this simple honey granola. The perfect balance of nuts, seeds, whole grains, and dried fruit is sure to keep you going all morning!

Gateau Grand Marnier - Orange Liqueur Cake

Cranberry and Pistachio Biscotti--crunchy and crumbly in all the right places

Chocolate chip cookies sandwiched with a rich, decadent chocolate ganache.

Black & White Angel Food Cake - A lightened up dessert that won't throw off your New Year's resolutions.

Bacon & Egg Breakfast Cups

The recipe for a Sicilian street food delicacy: rascature, made with the left over panelle and cazzilli mixtures.

Tender shortbread cookies with nuts and cocoa filling, after my grandma's recipe.

Brown butter ice cream with pralined almonds. Out of this world delicious!

Easy yet exquisite Cheese and Pepper Pasta. Eat simple, but eat well in 2012.

Nutella & Mashed Potato Cupcakes