My “SSS” Menu. A New Years Resolution Dinner ... Easy Potato SOUP, Great Grilled Cheese SANDWICH and a Simple Romaine with a Oil less SALAD (By kchurchill5 )

Adzuki Bean Porridge (Zensai)

A Japanese dessert of adzuki beans and mochi. (By Adapted from EN Japanese Bistro)

Ozoni Soup

A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year's. (By Adapted from EN Japanese Bistro)

Toasted Mochi in Seaweed (Norimaki Mochi)

Mochi sprinkled with soy sauce and wrapped in seaweed. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Toasted Mochi in Soybean Flour (Kinako Mochi)

Toasted mochi are rolled in a sweet, nutty coating for something between marshmallows and morning cereal. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Extra-Spicy Bloody Maria

The Bloody Mary gone picante. (By Kate Ramos)

Smoky Bloody Mary

Chipotle en adobo gives it a smoky edge. (By Kate Ramos)

Sweet Potato Home-y Fries

Like home fries with smoky paprika. (By Kate Ramos)

Basic Sweet Mochi (An Mochi)

Perfect for wrapping around ice cream. (By Kate Ramos and Aida Mollenkamp)

Marinated Mango and Jicama Salad

Tossed with lime juice, mint, and cayenne for a sweet, spicy, refreshing salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chiles Rellenos Strata

Chiles, salsa, and sour cream combine in this custardy egg casserole. (By Kate Ramos)

Mochi Ice Cream

Like a Japanese ice cream sandwich, sweet mochi dough encases ice cream (By Kate Ramos and Aida Mollenkamp)

Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)

Glutinous rice cakes, called mochi, are used throughout Japanese cuisine. Try your hand at making your own with this straightforward recipe. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Welsh Rarebit Bites

Beer-laced cheese spread on toasted bread makes for undeniable deliciousness. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Flank Steak Salad with Arugula

Hearty yet healthy, this salad has black beans, black-eyed peas, red onions, and sweet bell peppers. (By Ray Lee)