I like quick and easy stuff to make during the week, but on the weekends, I like to take the extra time to make something really special. I love crockpot cooking during the workweek. On the weekend, it could be anything that sounds good! Now that I have kids, I love preparing things and having them help me....they always seem to eat more that way! Of course, there are all the favorites that make the holidays special. the first time I made tamales all by myself, from scratch! I had never made them before, or seen them made, but I just wanted to give it a whirl! There have been a few hits or misses, but no horrible inedible meal or ruined holiday dinner (yet!)