My wife's aunt wants me to help her with cooking. What are some good recipes to try?

How about a French coq au vin? Brown some chicken pieces, add red wine, mushrooms, onions, and a bouquet garni. Let it simmer for a while until the chicken is tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.

A pasta dish is also great. Boil some penne pasta, then sauté minced garlic and cherry tomatoes in olive oil. Add some cream, salt, pepper and fresh basil. Toss the cooked pasta in this sauce. It's a family - favorite.

One great option is spaghetti carbonara. Boil some spaghetti. In a pan, fry some bacon until crispy, then add beaten eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a bit of cream. Toss the cooked pasta in this mixture. Another idea is a simple stir - fry. Cut up some chicken, bell peppers, and onions. Stir - fry them in a pan with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. It's quick and tasty. You could also make a cheese and tomato quiche. Make a pastry crust, pour in a mixture of beaten eggs, milk, cheese, and tomatoes, and bake it in the oven.

She also loves making apple pie. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the apples are cooked to perfection with cinnamon and sugar. It's a classic dessert in our family.

Well, if she has a large garden, you might need to divide the work into different sections. You could start with the easier parts like weeding the existing flower beds. Then, when it comes to more complex tasks like pruning or building small structures like trellises for climbing plants, you can either learn how to do it or call in an expert for some advice.

One great recipe is steak with a red wine reduction. Season the steak with salt, pepper and garlic powder, then sear it in a hot pan. For the red wine reduction, simmer red wine with shallots, thyme and a bit of butter until it thickens. Another option is baked salmon with a dill and lemon sauce. Place the salmon in a baking dish, top with lemon slices, dill and a bit of olive oil, then bake in the oven.

One easy and delicious recipe is pasta with tomato and basil. Boil your favorite pasta, then make a simple sauce with canned tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper. Another option is baked chicken thighs. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs like thyme or rosemary, then bake in the oven until golden brown.

One benefit is that it deepens your understanding of each other. You get to know more about her past, her thoughts, and feelings through the stories she shares.

My uncle is really good at making barbecue. His smoked ribs are to die for. He marinates the ribs overnight in a special sauce made of various spices, brown sugar, and vinegar. Then he smokes them slowly over a charcoal fire, basting them frequently.

One simple recipe is spaghetti with tomato sauce. Boil the spaghetti according to the package instructions. For the sauce, sauté some onions and garlic, add canned tomatoes, a bit of basil, salt, and pepper. Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce. It's quick and delicious.