I'm have been married since 2000 and have two kids. I didn't start cooking until I got married so I still feel like I'm learning. I usually don't deviate from recipes but since using allrecipes, and reading the reviews it has made me brave knowing it is ok to substitute or eliminate something. I have learned a lot about cooking just by reading what other cooks do. I find I am more successful with baking dishes. So I usually try those kind first. I especially have found enjoyment in baking sweet stuff. Possibly because I have a sweet tooth an most dishes that are desserts are always well received. I am looking forward to creating traditions with my kids. I think baking and decorating Sugar cookies at Christmas will be something my kids will remember when they are grown up and out of the house. Honestly my two best recipes are Taste of home recipes Chicken Enchiladas and Banana snack cake. They never fail in pleasing all tasters. every time I use my broiler. I need to learn how to use it I burn everything in it.