I just started getting into cooking this year. Right now I am really into cooking simple with olive oil, butter and salt (makes damn near everything taste heavenly), and I use balsamic vinegar for sweet glazes and quick tenderizing of meats. Quick, easy and yummy! Maybe in a year or two I'll get into fancier cooking. :P I'm definitely an amateur. If you have any good recipes that aren't too complicated please feel free to share!