I am a cosmetologist and a Mom of 2 girls. I cook home-style food the best. Meat loaf, sloppy joes, stroganoff, casseroles, etc. are my favorite. I like to use the grill also. I like to keep things simple when I cook..less cleanup that way!! ;) My Mom is an AWSOME cook...I learned so much from her. I started out by browning the hamburger and peeling the potatoes for her...I bet many of us started out by helping Mom in the kitchen! I've never had a "bad meal" at Mom's. Broiling salmon in a pyrex dish. Shattered the dish...can't use pyrex in that high of temp...at least not that particlar dish!