I'm 26 years old, 3 years married, and would say I'm an "intermediate" level in the kitchen. I've grown a passion for cooking flavorful and hearty homemade meals. My husband and I live light, and consider ourselves very active and outdoorsie. That said, cooking with essential dietary ingredients that promote a healthy lifestyle, is ideal for us. I love cooking with fresh herbs and raw vegetables in almost all my dishes! I also prefer to use organic food selections in my recipes whenever possible... A few of my fav dishes include: Vegetarian Lasagna, Chicken Vino Bianco, Chipotle Smoked Chili, Ratatouille, Crockpot Veggie Soup, and Lemon-Crusted Tilapia. I really don't have any that I've carried down. My "Chipotle Smoked Chili" won a chili-cooking contest! My vegetarian lasagna has been a hit with everyone whose tried it. I burnt the rim of my first homemade apple pie because I didn't use a "pie rim" to protect the edges. I've also forgotten to set a timer when I've had chocolote chip cookies in the oven.. a few times they've come out looking like pieces of charcoal! Ha!