I joined All Recipes when I was living with my b/f (now husband) we were desperate for something "real" to eat. Since that day we defintely have more options at dinner time. Now our son gets in on the cooking fun, I always come to allrecipes when I need something to make for his preschool. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner are my favorite things to make. I love making the turkey and the ham and then all the sides.For about 4 years now I have been making the Caramel Apple pie II as my own. I have changed a few things to change it up a little. My family goes crazy for this pie! It's known as Amanda's famous pie and I can't go to a gathering without it. Sweet potato casserole has been a tradition in my family at holiday gatherings. My mom made a version with canned potatoes, marshmellows, butter and brown sugar. I made it this way for my first few years but a couple of years ago I decided to change it. Last year I believe I perfected it (see triumphs). I have many triumphs! My latest was making homemade white bread from scratch. When pulling it from the oven with its perfectly brown crusts, I feel a sense of pride. Also perfecting my sweet potato casserole felt fantastic! It combines sweet potatoes, marshmallows, brown sugar and a few other spices in a delicious creamy blend wih a crispy streduel topping! YUM!! Omelets. I can not seem to master making an omelets.. I keep trying but it's not working out for me, yet. Just the other weekend I tried again, the top looked so good but the bottom was burnt and yucky!