FOOD SHE LIKES...

Vanessa Favorite: Shrimp & Grits!

Breakfast for dinner: Eggs Benedict with Bacon & Arugula

Chicken tagliatelle with creamy leek sauce

Sesame-Ginger Salmon with Asian slaw

Favorite easy side: Garlic & herb mashed potatoes

Pizza night pick-me-up! Buffalo chicken pizza

Go-to meal: Thai curry with shrimp, tofu & noodles

Franken-cookies! Peach amaretto w/white chocolate chip & Chocolate chocolate chip marshmallow

What's left in the fridge? Herby ricotta-stuffed chicken

Steak with roasted garlic & herb butter, and garlic-cheese knots

Rarin' to go: Sesame-encrusted Ahi tuna steaks

Step away from the fryer! Grilled calamari w/fresh pappardelle

Oh you fancy, huh? Caviar-topped salmon.