I am a 30 something mom that comes from a line of GREAT cooks! I enjoy cooking, but on many occasions have to make it quick with 2 kids and activities going on. I pretty picky, so I normally try to sign up for my favorite dishes when attending get togethers! :) Thanksgiving dinner! Beef enchalada's or Chili Verde are my two favorite recipes my mom passed down to me. My first Thanksgiving! It was a hit! Everything turned out perfect and couldn't have been better. Always follow recipes to a T, especially when baking breads, cake, pies, etc. unless you have a touch of something you feel will make the recipe better! My Southern Living cookbook that I received for a wedding gift (15yrs. ago) is well used and has never steered me wrong!