Challenge yourself by learning new dishes, even some from your favorite restaurant.

Cooking can be really fun! Search for some of your favorite dishes and see if you can find copycat recipes. I own a set of books by Todd Wilbur called Top Secret Restaurant Recipes. It is really fun not only to cook for my family but to be duplicating a family favorite from a specific recipe. Whether it's a flop or fantastic, it's a really exciting adventure. This can also be a really fun date or party idea.