Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

What does aNew YearsResolution look like for aSouthern Livingeditor?

It looks a lot like a list of recipes we simply can’t wait to make.

Consider yourself warnedthis list might pique your appetite.

Southern Living Million Dollar Soup in a bowl to serve

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Chicken Piccata in the pan ready to serve

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

homemade cinnamon rolls

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Chocolate Babka sliced on a plate to serve with coffee

Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Southern Living Knock-Ya-Naked Brownies on a platter to serve

Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Cheese Dreams

Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

No-Knead Buttermilk Bread

Credit:Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Southern Living Arabic Salad in a bowl to serve

Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Southern Living Chocolate Bundt Cake

Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Southern Living Ravioli Lasagna in the pan with a serving on a plate

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Peanut Butter Lava Cake

Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Southern Living Brown Derby Cocktail in the glass ready to serve

Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Southern Living Tennessee Onion Dip in the pan ready to serve with chips

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Spicy Cheese Straws

Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley