My name is Christie and I'm currently a freshman in college. I really love to cook and bake as a hobby. I turn on the food network all the time in my dorm to watch or use as background noise as a study. I love to try out new recipes and test them on my brother. Soups - they are so versatile and so easy to fix Schnitzel - I tried to make an authentic German dish for my boyfriend. We both had fun making it and it came out delicious with egg noodles and mushroom sauce Bread - I can eat bread straight up Cookies - They are so fun to make and so delicious! Cakes - Is it necessary to say anything about a cake : ) I come from a Vietnamese family and I must say that my mom is the best cook. When I was really young my mom would make me try everything so that I wouldn't be a picky eater. I must be thankful for that because now I can enjoy so many delicious foods. I always keep an open mind about everything. Ever hear "try something at least once"? I try at least twice or three times. Schnitzel with chanterelle mushroom sauce. It came out so great. And it was a lot cheaper than going out to a restaurant. It was a great success! And since my boyfriend and I had extra, we gave some to my brother who loved it too! Chocolate chip cookies. They came out so flat and crisp. I like my cookies thick and chewy : )