I love to cook, just wish I had more time. I've learned a lot from my mom & sister...both excellent cooks. My 21-year old son & I have very different schedules, but our favorite times together are when I cook & he enjoys. I like to make things that are different & new. My friend just visited Thailand & Laos where her daughter lives & so now we have a new challenge. We had authentic sticky rice (balls) recently. She also bought an interesting type of grill which will be fun to play with. Thanksgiving dinner: smoked turkey or deep fried...both very good, company casserole, baked beans (mom's easy recipe), buttery pan rolls, twice baked potatoes...mmmm. Christmas dinner: Usually prime rib...easy...but expensive...but most of all I think about my grandma's sugar cookie recipe, my mom's filled cookies, etc. Grilling out in the summer....good family fun. My apple pie...my brother-in-law likes it best. Not so good at biscuits...anyone have a good no-fail recipe. Mine turn out like hockey pucks.