I like to cook when I have the time, but I still have a lot to learn. The thought of cleaning up afterwards usually puts me off because I tend to be quite messy in the kitchen ;) all manner of breakfast foods, italian food and smoothies; as well as chicken dishes, muffins and cupcakes. Every christmas my mom makes Austrian chocolate balls. I've helped her a few times. They are so delicious. She used to make some for our teachers when my siblings and I were in elementary school and everyone always wanted the recipe! Now I think every holiday season I will attempt making them myself. Nearly 10 years ago, I made some rather good stuffed mushrooms with a bechamel sauce for my highschool french class. That is about as "gourmet" a dish that I have ever made. I tried to make crab rangoon (fave appetizer ever!) once and it turned out awful-tasting. That's when I found out that I don't like ginger.