Cakes, casseroles, pork shoulder in the slow cooker for tacos or pulled pork sandwiches, enchiladas and pasta dishes are my favorites to make. I made a fabulous carrot cake from Simplyrecipes.com. I made it for guests and they were floored. I felt so proud, I know it was just a carrot cake but it was beautiful and good! I made a great brunch for the recovery dinner after my brother in law's 50th birthday too which was well received. Because I love to cook so much I've had lots of success lately, and that gives me more confidence in the kitchen. When I was a teenager I tried to make mashed potatos. They came out as cold potato soup. I guess I didn't know I had to heat the milk and butter and I poured it in too fast. I learned my mistake and now make fabulous mashed potatos.