Although I have been cooking for 20+ years, I consider myself a beginner. When growing up with four brothers you learn to cook basic food of meat and potatoes and in bulk. When I married it was to a meat and potato man- no fancy dishes for him. Then the kids came along and... Now that my children are grown I am branching out and trying new and interesting recipes... Simple Asian dishes, simple Italian dishes, and different ways to prepare chicken... Potato's; any way shape or form. My family is of Irish decent. What else is there? Clark's Quiche. I made it for mother's day brunch and my family went wild for it. Saint Patrick's Day dinners. I am the holder of the feast and every year my family comes to my home because I make the best dinner. Lastly, my whipped potato's and scallop potato's- it wouldn't be a holiday without my potato's. The secret? Butter- lot's of it! I tried making Carne Asada for taco's- I rushed it and it was terrible! I know better now- patience is a virtue....