Welcome back. We trust you holidayed to your fullest potential.

And while we’re inclined to look forward as we begin this new year, it’s important to remember where we came from. Especially if where we came from included steamed dumplings, whole ducks and waffles beautiful enough to bring a grown man to tears. Or at least to the table.

So enclosed: 10 of the most delicious-looking dishes to grace our plates and our screens over the past month.

Let us never forget.