If you think you’re a reasonably good cook, it’s fun to have the company. You get an entirely new audience to show off for. We’ve had Crumb-topped Swordfish, Mediterranean Pizza, Oven-baked Chicken, and a picnic kind of dinner with grilled tri-tip. Then Saturday night our guest made her famous enchiladas, known far and wide within the family.

Tonight it’s Meat Loaf with Garlic Mashed potatoes and French-cut Green Beans.