When I was first out on my own, I figured out that if you can follow a recipe, you can cook. No one ever taught me how to cook, I just figured things out by trying. I really like variety and so I enjoy trying different recipes. I particularly like spices and I have just about every type! My husband & I have the same favorite meal: chicken piccata. I doubt we would ever get tired of it. It's one of the few things I have made so often I don't need to consult the recipe anymore.