As an Army wife, I've lived and traveled lots of places and learned great recipes & methods. I'm forever inventing things from ingredients on hand, nearly always with fabulous results. Alaskan BBQ Salmon and Chile Lime Grilled Halibut are favs but I can just as easily whip up a great Chicken Marsala or Eggplant Parmesan in about 30 minutes! I also put smoked salmon on a mixed green salad, and top with my special homemade sweetened oil and vinegar dressing. I also make a killer Tortilla Soup - it's to die for! Holidays I always make 2 minute microwave fudge, walnut and coconut baklavas, and a spiced chai tea mix to give as gifts. My mom's cranberry jello salad makes it to every gathering as well. Recreating my favorite dish from Straya in New Orleans - look up my Shrimp Macque Choux. A little time-consuming the first time you make it but well worth the effort in taste. Probably too many to recall or mention, but then isn't that how we all learn?