I cook for crowds - at home there are 8 of us and at church usually 80-120! Surprisingly (and sadly) I have few leftovers. I like to bake. I don't do casseroles - grew up on 'em but don't have time to assemble. Meat, starch and veggie...slow cookin'...oven...quick and easy skillet dishes with sauces are my thing. I am Dutch and they are not known for being good cooks! So, I've learned independently and have a husband and children who put up with my inventive, explorative experiments. I love international foods - pickled cactus is a great side dish! I did grow up with sweet and sour red cabbage cooked with diced apples - that is a given with turkey at our house, as are monthly apple fritter feasts!