I'm a transplant to Illinois through the Navy,thanks to my husband of 28 years.With 2 kids,now married,I had to learn to cook good healthy meals.I learned from watching my Mom cook.I believe if you enjoy cooking it comes easier. I like foods that make you think of "Grandma".I like crockpoting roast beef with carrots,potatoes,& onions.I also make the holiday meals of turkey or ham with all the fixings.Of course dessert is a must,a warm bowl of apple crisp. I guess that would have to be cooking whatever someone wants for their birthdays.I have done that since the kids could say what they like. Hearing my daughter's then boyfriend say he would get married when she cooked as good as me.They have been married now for 4 years. Just a roast beef dinner I cooked when we first were married.Of course the dinner was made for company.Be thankful for pizza.