I am a mom to an 8-year-old competitive swimmer, and a high school counselor to 500 9th and 10th graders. I love to cook things that other people enjoy, but it has to be healthy. It is a challenge to have healthy meals for my daughter, because she is a picky eater at times. I used to cook Thanksgiving dinner with my grandmother every year. It was where I learned how to cook, and I wouldn't trade it for all the culinary institutes in the world. French Toast with Red Plum Jelly on Christmas Eve before Midnight Mass. Tea Finger Sandwiches. Mushroom and Parmesan Risotto. Mashed Potatoes. Pie Crust. Most desserts.